How maternity care works—and where it breaks down
A maternal care desert is a place where people who are pregnant or giving birth have a hard time getting
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How maternity care works—and where it breaks down
A maternal care desert is a place where people who are pregnant or giving birth have a hard time getting
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
Why legal protection doesn’t always equal real protection
The word “protected” sounds definitive. In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed
How law, enforcement, and power have shaped women’s access to the ballot
Women’s right to vote in the United States is often described as a single milestone: the ratification of the
The medical reality of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and life-saving care
When people hear the phrase “abortion is healthcare,” it’s often assumed to be a political statement. In medicine, it