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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DC’s laws strongly protect women — but Congress is reasserting control
Washington, DC can pass its own laws, but Congress has the power to block or overturn them. This structural reality
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
The criminalization of abortion care continues - in ND, SC, and MO
As lawmakers and courts revisit abortion restrictions across the country, more states are treating reproductive health care —including both pregnancy
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
Virginia is becoming a regional access point for abortion care
As more Southern states restrict or ban abortion, Virginia is emerging as a key access provider in the Mid-Atlantic and