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January 30, 2024 | Matteson Epstein | Politics
Why “Tampon Tax” Repeal Could Find Bipartisan Support

One gender-related issue that Republican caucusgoers seemed to align with liberals on? The “tampon tax.”

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October 19, 2023 | Neha Madhira | Politics
Iranian Women Are Persisting After a Year of Protests

A year after protests in Iran erupted over a Kurdish woman’s death, initiating the largest uprising against the country’s clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, activists continue to fight.

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October 16, 2023 | Riya Janardhan | Politics
Should Teens Be Encouraged to Pursue Politics As Much As STEM?

It is critical to encourage high schoolers to study public policy, work for the government, or run for office to improve women’s education, health, and rights.

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October 05, 2023 | Carrie N. Baker, J.D., Ph.D. | Health, Politics
New Research Reveals Increasing Criminalization of Pregnant Women

“The Dobbs ruling is further accelerating an existing crisis, putting pregnant people at even greater risk of arrest, prosecution, and conviction.”

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September 21, 2023 | Sriya Tallapragada | Politics
Why We Need Better Civic Education In Schools

I will be a first-time voter in the 2024 presidential election, and I hope that I will be able to see other members of my generation who are of age at the polls, informed about current issues, and filling out ballots with confidence.

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September 18, 2023 | Akshaya Aalla | Politics
It’s Her Right

It’s Her Right has a community of 150+ members, all women dedicated to creating change and battling the gender gap in politics.

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August 17, 2023 | Carmen Rios | Feminism, Politics
Young Activists Push for Equal Rights Amendment

Generation Ratify is mobilizing thousands of young activists to help get the 28th Amendment over the finish line.

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August 03, 2023 | Susan Buttenwieser | LGBTQIA, Politics
How Anti-Democracy Initiatives Fuel Anti-LGBTQ, Anti-Abortion Laws

A new report documents the connection between the hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures and measures to restrict voter access.

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July 14, 2023 | Alexandra Leal | Politics
Media Bias Against Female Politicians Has to Stop

New research shows that American media remains biased against female politicians.

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July 12, 2023 | Rafaela Uzan | Politics
Tunisia’s First Female Prime Minister and the Power of Symbols

Bouden’s mere presence in one of the highest political offices in Tunisia has led to a genuine shift in national attitudes about women leaders, and that must not be overlooked.

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June 29, 2023 | Susan Buttenwieser | Health, Politics
Abortion Justice Act Introduced in Congress

The bill affirms the legal right to abortion and miscarriage care and would protect patients and providers from criminalization.

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June 20, 2023 | Marcie Bianco, Ph.D. | LGBTQIA, Politics
What Pride Means in This Moment

This moment of heightened attacks on the LGBTQ+ community reminds us of the real meaning of pride and instructs us on how we can fight back.

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May 16, 2023 | Sophie Hayssen | Politics
How Montana House Rep. Zooey Zephyr Was Censured For Defending Trans Americans

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr has recently been thrust into the national spotlight after her Republican colleagues voted to remove her from the floor following comments she made about S.B. 99, one of a wave of anti-trans legislation introduced across the country.

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May 01, 2023 | Treva Lindsey | Education, Free Speech, Politics
Fighting Back Against Anti-“Woke” Censorship

On Wednesday, May 3, the Freedom to Learn National Day of Action will mobilize people to defend the right of students to learn about systemic injustice, as well as ideas that form the basis of social justice movements.

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March 21, 2023 | Sophie Hayssen | Politics
Two Women Are Leading Italian Politics Right Now

Italian politics are at a fork in the road with women leading the way on either side.

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March 16, 2023 | Marcie Bianco, Ph.D. | Girls, Politics, Sports
When It Comes to Trans Sports Bans, Don’t Be Fooled by the Language of ‘Protection’

Currently, 18 states ban trans girls from participating in girls’ sports. Often framed as offering “fairness” or “protection,” these insidious laws actually harm all women.

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February 02, 2023 | Jessica Weaver | Politics
Women Still Face Dress Codes — In Schools and in State Legislatures

As a Gen Z woman serving on a school board in America, I was not shocked to see the Missouri legislature recently passed a new dress code for women legislators and staff members in the State House of Representatives.

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January 19, 2023 | Debbie Hines | Politics
The Impact of Vice President Kamala Harris

January 20 marks the second anniversary of Kamala Harris’ inauguration as the first woman vice president of the United States. Attorney Debbie Hines considers Harris’ accomplishments in her first two years in office.

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January 03, 2023 | Meena Annamalai | Politics
When Will Women Finally Be Equally Represented in American Politics?

We still have a long way to go toward reaching equality in politics.

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December 13, 2022 | Nichola Gutgold | Politics
Reimagining the Role of First Lady

To better reflect the realities of our modern age and possibilities for the future, “first lady”—the title and the role—needs a makeover.

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December 08, 2022 | Magdalena Rojo, Noel Rojo | International, Politics
In Oaxaca, Migration Drives Indigenous Women into Political Participation

As men migrate north to the United States in search of better lives for their families, the women left behind are taking on many new community responsibilities once occupied by their husbands.

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November 04, 2022 | Megan McGibney | Health, Politics, Religion
Do Abortion Bans Violate Religious Freedom?

Plaintiffs in three states are seeking to overturn abortion bans on religious grounds.

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October 20, 2022 | Regiane Folter | International, Politics
Meet the Diverse Politicians Who Were Just Elected in Brazil

Brazilians were able to celebrate the election of many candidates from more diverse, just, and feminist backgrounds.

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September 09, 2022 | Sophie Hayssen | International, Politics
Spain Passed A Sexual Assault Law That Centers Consent

In August, the Spanish congress passed a law that reframes the importance of consent in cases of rape and sexual assault, joining countries like Canada, Sweden, and Denmark with similar laws.

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August 04, 2022 | Celeste Huang-Menders | Politics
The Fight to Protect Contraceptive Rights After Dobbs

In a post-Roe v. Wade America, methods to prevent pregnancy are more important than ever.


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