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, California continues to expand and reinforce an already broad framework of protections for women’s rights.
In the final weeks of the legislative session, lawmakers approved measures …
As of September, Ohio's women's rights landscape continues to reflect a mix of voter-approved protections and ongoing legislative conflict.
The state's 2023 constitutional …
As of September, Alabama’s women’s rights landscape remains defined by some of the most restrictive reproductive policies in the country, alongside ongoing legal and policy debates that extend …
As of September, Texas continues to enforce some of the most restrictive laws affecting women’s rights in the country. With many of those policies now firmly embedded in state …
As of September, Women’s rights in Georgia continue to be shaped by a contested legal and political landscape, where court rulings, legislative action, budget decisions, and election dynamics all …
As of September, women's rights in Virginia continue to expand, particularly in reproductive health, workplace protections, and maternal care.
Attention is increasingly focused on constitutional protections and voting …
As of September, Women’s rights in Tennessee continue to be shaped by some of the country’s most restrictive laws, while court battles and the implementation of laws passed …
As of September, Pennsylvania remains a politically divided state where courts, elections, and split control of government continue to shape the future of women's rights.
Recent developments have …
As of September, Women’s rights in Wisconsin remain politically divided, but the landscape has changed little this summer with the Legislature out of session and little new legislative activity. …
As of September, Women’s rights in South Carolina continue to be shaped by a restrictive legal framework and ongoing debates over reproductive healthcare, education policy, and political representation.
In …
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 …
Last updated: July 8, 2026
Illinois continues to be one of the most protective states for women’s rights, with lawmakers and state officials expanding protections related to reproductive healthcare, …
