Last updated: August 8, 2026
Women’s rights in the United States continue to be shaped by a combination of federal policy changes, court decisions, and sharply different approaches among …
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 …
Wisconsin voters will choose their parties' nominees for governor in the August 11 primary. While comprehensive voter guides cover the full range of issues facing the state, this WRDI …
As of July 2026, Oregon continues to maintain broad protections for women’s rights while investing in healthcare access and infrastructure across the state.
In June, state officials announced more …
Every election cycle, millions of Americans cast ballots under rules that vary dramatically depending on where they live. Oregon and Georgia illustrate this contrast especially well — one in the Pacific …
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 …
The 2025 federal spending bill (OBBBA Act) blocked Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood and some other large reproductive health providers for one year, triggering lawsuits and emergency funding responses from …
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 …
The word “protected” sounds definitive.
In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed out of reach of change. In law, the meaning is …
Every election cycle, millions of Americans cast ballots under rules that vary dramatically depending on where they live. Oregon and Georgia illustrate this contrast especially well — one in the Pacific …
As of July 2026, Oregon continues to maintain broad protections for women’s rights while investing in healthcare access and infrastructure across the state.
In June, state officials announced more …
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 …
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 …
The 2025 federal spending bill (OBBBA Act) blocked Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood and some other large reproductive health providers for one year, triggering lawsuits and emergency funding responses from …
In 2026, Oregon is expanding access to maternal healthcare by requiring insurance coverage for perinatal support services and investing in a broader system to deliver them.
A new law, Senate …
The word “protected” sounds definitive.
In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed out of reach of change. In law, the meaning is …
In 2025, federal officials opened an investigation into Oregon school districts’ policies allowing transgender students to participate in school sports consistent with their gender identity. No final findings or major …
Oregon law continues to protect abortion access. As a result, the state has become a regional destination for care as restrictions tighten in surrounding states. Earlier this year, federal budget …
Oregon has some strong laws designed to prevent violence and protect survivors, including orders that allow courts to remove firearms from people who pose a serious risk. However, for many …
Evolving Protection Women's rights in Oregon continue to expand through legislation, public investment, and policy innovation. Strong legal and governing frameworks provide broad protections across multiple issue areas, while state leaders continue to strengthen access and address emerging challenges. While many protections are well established, policymakers continue to refine and expand them over time.
