How federal laws set the baseline for women’s health, safety, and access
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact
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Prop 1 - California protects reproductive freedom
In November 2022, California voters approved Proposition 1, amending the state constitution to explicitly guarantee reproductive freedom, including abortion and
TX - Impact of the Heartbeat Act
On May 19, 2021, Governor Abbott signed SB 8, also known as the Heartbeat Act, prohibiting doctors from performing abortions
Voter ID requirement added to the WI state constitution
In April 2025, Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot in any
Support for college women in Texas keeps getting thinner
Texas public universities spent 2024 dismantling DEI offices to comply with SB 17, which has meant program closures and layoffs
WI voter rights expanded in 2024
Two major court rulings in 2024—implemented across 2025— reshaped voting access in Wisconsin. The first restored the use of
Paid family leave (PFML) proposal rejected in WI
In May 2025, the Republican-controlled finance committee in Wisconsin removed a mandate from Governor Evers’s 2025-27 budget proposal that
Attempt to restrict voting for married women (failed)
Introduced on January 3, 2025, the SAVE Act (HR 22) would have required all individuals to provide documentary proof of
Health clinics: Safety of staff and patients in jeopardy
On January 24, 2025, the Justice Department announced it would enforce violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances
WI schools: gender and equity in transition
Two decisions in Wisconsin have reshaped how gender and equity are defined across the state’s schools. In February 2025,