Recent data shows the gender pay gap widened again in 2025, in both hourly and salaried occupations, continuing a concerning shift after years of slow progress.
Women earned about 82. …
As of March 2026, Arizona’s women’s rights landscape is defined by a combination of voter-approved protections and ongoing legislative and legal challenges.
In 2024, voters approved Proposition 139, …
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Last updated: March 4, 2026
Update: No major election-related developments affecting reproductive rights have occurred since Arizona voters approved Proposition 139 in 2024. The 2026 elections will influence how the …
As lawmakers and courts revisit abortion restrictions across the country, more states are treating reproductive health care —including both pregnancy outcomes as well as abortion — as a potential criminal offense. …
Last updated: March 5, 2026
Nevada’s 2026 election is significant because voters will decide whether to add abortion rights protections to the state constitution. Under Nevada law, voter-approved constitutional …
In 2022, Maryland enacted a statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program designed to provide workers with paid time off for caregiving, medical needs, and family leave. In …
Last updated: March 5, 2026
Update: No major statewide ballot measures affecting women’s rights are currently scheduled for Pennsylvania in 2026. However, the state’s politically divided government means …
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Update: Wisconsin’s abortion laws are still unsettled. A 2025 court ruling blocked enforcement of the state’s 1849 abortion ban, allowing abortion services to …
Last updated: March 5, 2026
North Carolina is one of the states where elections can quickly shape the direction of women’s rights policies. In recent years, changes in state …
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Update: Virginia voters are now expected to see two additional constitutional amendments on the November 2026 ballot. One would add protections for reproductive healthcare decisions …
In 2025, federal officials opened an investigation into Oregon school districts’ policies allowing transgender students to participate in school sports consistent with their gender identity. No final findings or major …
Virginia ranks among the stronger states nationally on gun safety, with laws designed to restrict firearm access during high-risk situations and protect people from gun-related harm. But recent reporting shows …
Civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit in November 2025 alleging that Virginia’s voter-registration practices unlawfully block college students who live on campus from registering to vote. The complaint …
Oregon law continues to protect abortion access. As a result, the state has become a regional destination for care as restrictions tighten in surrounding states. Earlier this year, federal budget …
