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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As of January 2026, women’s rights in the United States remain highly volatile and deeply fragmented. Federal protections are
The SAVE Act is back. Here’s why women should pay attention.
The SAVE Act has once again passed the House and is moving to the Senate. As in 2025, the bill
Is LinkedIn’s algorithm harder on women?
There’s been a flurry of conversations about how LinkedIn’s algorithm treats women’s content. Journalists, analysts, and everyday
Does DEI matter? The hidden infrastructure behind women’s advancement.
In early 2025, the removal of federal DEI requirements and the rollback of corporate DEI programs dismantled key workplace equity
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The SAVE Act is back. Here’s why women should pay attention.
The SAVE Act has once again passed the House and is moving to the Senate. As in 2025, the bill
Current Status - Summary
As of January 2026, women’s rights in the United States remain highly volatile and deeply fragmented. Federal protections are
Is LinkedIn’s algorithm harder on women?
There’s been a flurry of conversations about how LinkedIn’s algorithm treats women’s content. Journalists, analysts, and everyday
Does DEI matter? The hidden infrastructure behind women’s advancement.
In early 2025, the removal of federal DEI requirements and the rollback of corporate DEI programs dismantled key workplace equity
Professional degrees reclassified for predominantly female professions
In November, the U.S. Department of Education proposed a definition change that could reshape access to graduate programs in
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
The Voting Rights Act is on the ropes
A key part of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) — Section 2 — is now in jeopardy. After a federal appeals court
The shrinking reality of “legal” abortion
As of October 21, 2025, abortion protections exist in 31 states and the District of Columbia, yet access is dramatically
White House moves to expand IVF access
On October 16, 2025, the White House announced new steps to make in-vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable and widely available.
Changes to Violence Against Women Act funding: what’s at stake for domestic violence survivors?
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice changed the rules for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants — the
Title X family-planning funds frozen
On April 1, 2025, the Trump administration withheld Title X family-planning grants from 16 grantees in 23 states, disrupting funding
How the looming Medicaid cuts threaten women’s healthcare
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Big Act (H.R.1) introduces sweeping changes to the Medicaid program—stricter eligibility and