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 August 2026 — Voting rights and political representation remain under growing pressure ahead of the 2026 elections. While states continue advancing voter ID, eligibility, and election-administration policies, federal actions are also reshaping election oversight and voter registration. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's recent Voting Rights Act ruling continues to influence redistricting disputes and voting-rights litigation, affecting both access to voting and political representation.
The fight over mail-in voting has become a national story ahead of the November midterms. But what potential federal changes could actually mean for voters depends heavily on where …
Minnesota made political history this summer. For the first time in any state, the Aug. 11 primary produced all-women matchups in both the governor's race and a …
Last updated: September 15, 2026
The legal battle over mail-in voting ahead of the November 2026 midterms has moved fast this week, and reversed course more than once.
Multiple …
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 …
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 …
Women’s right to vote in the United States is often described as a single milestone: the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. In reality, the history is more …
The Supreme Court’s April ruling weakened one of the country’s most important legal protections against racially discriminatory voting maps — raising new questions about how communities maintain political influence …
Florida has made several changes to its voting system in recent years, adding new requirements for voters and redrawing congressional district maps.
A new law (H0991) will require proof of …
Alaska’s voting system is designed to accommodate a large and geographically remote state, with widespread use of mail voting and policies that allow ballots to be counted after election …
In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice requested voter registration data from states as part of a broader effort to review voter rolls. In 2026, Tennessee complied, providing its …
Voting rules in Georgia continue to evolve, with new proposals that could reshape how elections are conducted in the coming years.
In early 2026, lawmakers introduced legislation to begin overhauling …
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, several developments are reshaping the voting landscape across the United States.
In Washington, the House has once again passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility …
Each March, Women’s History Month invites reflection on the progress women have made — and the work that remains. International Women’s Day (March 8) similarly serves as a global …
Ohio has enacted a new law revising several aspects of the state’s election procedures, including voter registration verification, identification requirements, and absentee ballot timelines.
The legislation, Senate Bill 293, …
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 …
Women’s right to vote in the United States is often described as a single milestone: the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. In reality, the history is more …
New York’s voting system has been repeatedly reshaped by court rulings rather than voter-driven or legislative consensus. In recent years, judges have struck down and redrawn congressional and …
Update: March 31, 2026
The SAVE Act has passed the House and is still being considered in the Senate, but what happens next is unclear. After being brought up for …
