The allegations of a gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house have raised a question many students never ask until they need the answer: What is my college required …
Federal law prohibits domestic abusers from possessing firearms, but that prohibition is only as strong as the mechanism a state builds around it. Nationally, gun possession is banned for people …
The recent civil lawsuit filed by a former Cornell student alleging sexual assault demonstrates that survivors of campus sexual assault have three paths to justice. Our explainer breaks down how …
Covers initiatives and referendums decided directly by voters. These measures often appear on state ballots and can expand, restrict, or protect women’s rights—especially in areas like reproductive freedom or constitutional amendments.
Across the country, state constitutions are becoming the new battleground for women’s rights, covering everything from abortion and reproductive healthcare to equal protection and voting access. Advocates on all …
In November 2022, California voters approved Proposition 1, amending the state constitution to explicitly guarantee reproductive freedom, including abortion and contraception. The amendment added language to Article I, making clear …
In April 2025, Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot in any election. The measure passed with about 53% support statewide, …
