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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 22, 2023 | Susan Buttenwieser | Health
One Year After the Fall of Roe: Dobbs Ruling Has Lowered Standards of Care, Increased Health Risks

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade one year ago, abortion bans and restrictions have resulted in a wide range of negative impacts on obstetric and gynecological care.

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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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June 08, 2023 | Laura Berger | Arts and culture, Media
New Research Cites Most Inclusive Films, Studios, and Producers

The Inclusion List, a first-of-its-kind resource, ranks creators based on cast and crew inclusion.

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June 01, 2023 | Lisalyn R. Jacobs | Gender-based violence, Violence against women
US Creates Its First National Plan on Gender-Based Violence

The United States joins about 80 other countries that have developed national plans; the Biden administration hopes that it will also be used to guide state and local policies.

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May 26, 2023 | Vicki Shabo, J.D., M.A. | Arts and culture, Media
Representation Is at Stake in Television Writers Strike

The progress Hollywood has made in recent years in behind-the-scenes and on-screen representation could be reversed if the strike is settled unfavorably for writers.

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May 18, 2023 | Susan Buttenwieser | Health
Abortion Funds: ‘Out Loud and Proud About Aiding and Abetting Abortions’

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion funds have adapted to the changed landscape to help keep abortion accessible despite restrictions.

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May 12, 2023 | Megan McGibney | Health
New Study Shows Impact of Abortion Restrictions on Access

Research shows overall drop in abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned; providers in states where abortion is still accessible are unable to meet all the need for care.

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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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April 28, 2023 | Carla Hay | Arts and culture, Media
Why So Many Actresses Are Becoming TV Series Executive Producers

Women who are starring in TV series are taking more creative control in their shows.

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April 20, 2023 | Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird | Disability, WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
Women Designers Transforming Fashion for People With Disabilities

The global adaptive clothing market is projected to be worth $348.81 billion by 2024, and women designers are among those leading the way.

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April 05, 2023 | Laura Rena Murray | Health
The Consequences of Forced Birth

Despite what reactionary judges assert, forced birth does not result in significantly more infants being adopted. For too many of these children, their future lies in foster care.

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March 23, 2023 | Shaistha Khan | Arts and culture, International
Artists Decolonizing Colonial Depictions of Women from the Middle East and North Africa

“The Postcard Women’s Imaginarium” is a project that uses women's artwork to offer an alternative narrative to colonial-era postcards that framed MENA women as “exotic.”

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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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March 08, 2023 | Dana Rubin | Free Speech, Media
Reclaiming Women’s Public Voice

When we discount the role of women speakers in U.S. history, we lose out on the diverse mix of voices and views that got us to this point — and we miss out on the knowledge of an inspirational past.

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February 22, 2023 | Susan Buttenwieser | Health
Access to Medication Abortion to Be Ruled On by Trump-Appointed Judge

Providers are gearing up for a possible ban on one of the two drugs used in medication abortion, as an anti-abortion group's lawsuit is expected to be decided this week.

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February 17, 2023 | Lupe Davidson | Arts and culture
Missing Toni Morrison

As we approach what would have been Toni Morrison’s 92nd birthday, the author reckons with the deep impact of Morrison and her work, and living with the loss of this towering literary and cultural presence.

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February 10, 2023 | Megan McGibney | Education
Most Teachers Are Women. Why Are There So Few Women Superintendents?

Several groups are working to create more opportunities for women in the top positions in education.

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February 01, 2023 | Susan Buttenwieser | Health
FDA Expands Access to Abortion Pills — But What Will the Impact Be?

Mifepristone will be accessible in pharmacies and through the mail, but still-existing regulations may blunt the new policy’s impact.

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January 25, 2023 | Carla Hay | Arts and culture, Media
New Research Shows Persistent Limitations on Women’s Opportunities on Big Films

Two major reports on women’s participation in behind-the-camera jobs shows little progress over many years, as the percentage of women in these principal creative positions still has not topped 25%.

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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 05, 2023 | Gloria Steinem | Feminism
We Live as Long as We Are Remembered: Gloria Steinem Remembers Dorothy Pitman Hughes

Dorothy Pitman Hughes, who died in December, is remembered as a pioneer of civil rights, early childhood education, domestic violence shelters, and feminism. Gloria Steinem considers “the power of one person to influence history.”

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December 21, 2022 | Susan Buttenwieser | Gender-based violence, Violence against women
Senate Report Reveals Widespread Sexual Abuse of Women in US Federal Prisons

In the wake of the Senate investigation, the Justice Department may expand compassionate release to victims and survivors of sexual abuse in federal prisons.

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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 06, 2022 | Emily Wilson | Arts and culture, Media
The Powerful Impact of Sinéad O’Connor

The documentary Nothing Compares provides a necessary reassessment of the Irish singer’s legacy.


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