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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Federal investigation tests Oregon’s trans-inclusive school policies
In 2025, federal officials opened an investigation into Oregon school districts’ policies allowing transgender students to participate in school sports
Transgender students targeted in new VA state directive
Governor Youngkin’s October 2025 directive instructs Virginia state officials to create new rules restricting transgender students’ access to girls’
Shutdown + Choice: Why the USDA's refusal to tap food funding matters for women
Editor’s note: This post was updated on Nov. 12, 2025, to reflect new developments in SNAP program payments. November