North Carolina - What to watch in 2026
As of October, North Carolina is a state where recent shifts in political control have directly shaped women's rights policy. Because many protections are established through state law …
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North Carolina - What to watch in 2026
As of October, North Carolina is a state where recent shifts in political control have directly shaped women's rights policy. Because many protections are established through state law …
Current Status - Georgia
As of October, Women’s rights in Georgia continue to be shaped by a contested legal and political landscape, where court rulings, legislative action, budget decisions, and election dynamics all …
Georgia - What to watch in 2026
As of October, Georgia continues to enforce some of the nation's most restrictive abortion laws, while many other rights-related policies remain the subject of ongoing political debate. …
Current Status - Virginia
As of October, women's rights in Virginia continue to expand, particularly in reproductive health, workplace protections, and maternal care. Attention is increasingly focused on constitutional protections and voting …
Current Status - Tennessee
As of October, Women’s rights in Tennessee continue to be shaped by some of the country’s most restrictive laws, while court battles and the implementation of laws passed …
Current Status - New York
As of October, women's rights in New York remain strongly protected by constitutional guarantees and longstanding state laws, with no major contraction of protections since the legislative session …
Current Status - Connecticut
As of October, Women's rights in Connecticut remain among the strongest in the nation, supported by broad protections across reproductive healthcare, workplace rights, voting access, safety, and education. …
Nevada - What to watch in 2026
As of October, Nevada is one of the few states where voters can directly decide whether major rights become part of the state constitution. This November, voters will decide whether …
Idaho - What to watch in 2026
As of October, Idaho remains one of the nation's most restrictive states on abortion, but voters will have an opportunity to reconsider that policy in November. In July, …
Nebraska - What to watch in 2026
As of October, Nebraska voters will decide whether to add sex-based school and college sports requirements to the state constitution. The proposal, known as the Fairness for Girls Initiative …
Current Status - DC
As of October, The District of Columbia continues to strengthen women’s rights through targeted legislation, including newly enacted protections related to prenatal and postpartum care for youth in custody …
Current Status - Arizona
As of October, Arizona’s women’s rights landscape remains dynamic, with courts, lawmakers, and voters continuing to shape how recently expanded protections apply in practice. In May, reproductive rights …