As of November, Ohio is entering a new political chapter following the 2026 elections, while significant changes to voting laws and ongoing legal disputes continue to shape women's …
As of November, Missouri's women's rights landscape remains contested, but the 2026 election brought important decisions on reproductive rights and voting policy. Voters rejected Amendment 3, …
As of November, Nevada voters have approved two significant changes to the state constitution. Both the Right to Abortion Amendment (Question 6) and the Voter Identification Amendment (Question 7) passed …
This page brings together WRDI posts that examine women’s rights across the United States, including the current national summary and other nationwide developments.
Last updated: Nov 5
The 2026 midterm elections have reshaped the political landscape, with potentially significant implications for women's rights. From historic gains in women's representation …
From library books to student rights, school boards make decisions that matter. Here's what voters should know.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and if you're …
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 …
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 …
Constitutional amendments are one of the most powerful tools available to voters and lawmakers at the state level. Unlike ordinary legislation, constitutional amendments change the governing document itself, making them …
For decades, menopause was treated as a private inconvenience, as something women managed quietly, insurers ignored, with little expectation of medical help or workplace acknowledgment. That is finally changing, and …
With a wink to the 1980s sitcom featuring four unrelated women sharing a Miami house, a handful of states have passed "Golden Girls" laws. These state laws, in …
Women hold office at all levels of government across the country. Right now, in fact, the U.S. has the highest number of women governors ever: 14 out of 50 …
For decades, a federal law called EMTALA has guaranteed one basic promise: if you show up at a U.S. emergency room in crisis, the hospital is required to screen …
A growing patchwork of state laws now requires employers to post salary ranges, disclose pay on request, and/or stop asking job candidates about their salary history. Many states have …
From documentation requirements to redistricting, several developments could shape women's voting and representation before the 2026 midterms.
Several important election developments are unfolding that could have unique implications …
Across the country, lawmakers, courts, and federal agencies are increasingly defining terms that shape women's rights. One of the clearest examples is fetal personhood—the idea that an …
For women, where you live increasingly determines what rights you have at work. Paid family leave, salary transparency, union protections, and diversity initiatives are no longer governed by a single …
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 …
Constitutional amendments are one of the most powerful tools available to voters and lawmakers at the state level. Unlike ordinary legislation, constitutional amendments change the governing document itself, making them …
When states pass menopause insurance mandates, the headlines usually focus on private health plans. But roughly one in five American women between 50 and 64 rely on Medicaid, and until …
If you live in New Jersey, your health insurer is now required by law to cover hormone therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy, bone density screenings, and mental health care related …
