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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Paid leave in the states: Who’s covered, and who’s left out?
If you work for the state of South Carolina or Mississippi, having a baby just got a little easier. Both states recently expanded paid parental leave: South Carolina this month …
More states provide paid ‘Safe Leave’ for domestic violence survivors
Parental leave isn’t the only kind of time off that can keep a woman safe and employed. “Safe leave” lets workers take time off to deal with domestic violence, …
Wisconsin 2026: What's at Stake for Women's Rights?
Wisconsin's 2026 elections could help determine whether women's rights expand, face new restrictions, or remain largely unchanged in the years ahead. The state currently has a …
Current Status - Missouri
As of October, Missouri's women's rights landscape remains highly contested, with reproductive rights, voting policy, and gender identity at the center of ongoing legal and political …
Current Status - Florida
As of October, Florida's women's rights landscape remains restrictive, particularly in reproductive healthcare, voting access, and education. Although recent legislation has strengthened protections for survivors of …
Current Status - Alaska
As of October, women’s rights in Alaska remain supported by strong legal protections, while geography and limited infrastructure continue to affect access to healthcare, safety services, and other resources. …
Current Status - North Carolina
As of October, women's rights in North Carolina reflect a mix of established restrictions, limited protections, and ongoing legal and political disputes. The state remains an important access …
Current Status - Illinois
As of October, Illinois maintains a broadly protective legal framework for women's rights. Recent legislation has expanded protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, improved access …
Current Status - Ohio
As of October, Ohio is approaching the November election with significant changes to voting procedures already in effect and a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. A new law has …
Current Status - Pennsylvania
As of October, Pennsylvania remains a politically divided state where courts, elections, and split control of government continue to shape the future of women's rights. A significant court …
Current Status - New Jersey
As of October, New Jersey continues to provide broad protections for women’s rights across healthcare, the workplace, safety, voting, and education. The state has expanded several protections this year, …
WRDI Watch
Over the weekend, I watched The Hunting Ground, the 2015 documentary about sexual assault on college campuses and the institutions that too often fail the students who report it. Ten …