Birth control remains legal across the United States. But new data show that for millions of women, getting it may depend heavily on where they live.
New county-level maps …
The recent declaration of a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the former labor-and-delivery nurse who strangled her three young children in 2023, has pushed postpartum mental …
As of September, women’s rights in North Carolina continue to be shaped by a mix of restrictions, continued access, and active political debate. The state remains a major access …
As of September, North Carolina is a state where recent shifts in political control have directly shaped women's rights policy. Because many protections are established through state law …
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 …
Redistricting usually happens once every 10 years after the census. But following the Supreme Court’s April ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, multiple states are now revisiting congressional and legislative …
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 …
As of September, North Carolina is a state where recent shifts in political control have directly shaped women's rights policy. Because many protections are established through state law …
As of September, women’s rights in North Carolina continue to be shaped by a mix of restrictions, continued access, and active political debate. The state remains a major access …
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 …
Redistricting usually happens once every 10 years after the census. But following the Supreme Court’s April ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, multiple states are now revisiting congressional and legislative …
In 2025, North Carolina enacted a law that defines sex in binary terms across state policy, affecting how rules are applied in schools, healthcare, and public programs. House Bill 805 …
North Carolina’s 12-week abortion law is now fully in effect, significantly changing how and when people can access care. The law, passed in 2023, reduced the previous 20- …
Unsettled Environment Women's rights in North Carolina are shaped by ongoing political, legislative, and legal debates. Existing policies reflect a mix of protections and limitations across multiple issue areas. Elections, court rulings, and legislative action continue to influence how rights are defined, applied, and enforced.
