Politics
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One Year In, What Has the Biden Administration Done for Women?
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo says there's no time for frustration that some legislation has been stymied.
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The U.S. Must Abolish Child Marriage
In all but six states, American adults can marry people aged 17 and younger.
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The Supreme Court Is Hearing a Case That Could Overturn 'Roe v. Wade'
'Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization' is the most consequential abortion rights case in decades.
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Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson's Love Story Has Ended
After three years of dating, the power couple have decided they're better off as friends.
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Education for Women and Girls Is Crucial for Climate Justice
In an excerpt from her new book, 'A Bigger Picture,' Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate discusses the impact educated African women and girls can have on solving the climate crisis.
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Republican Leaders Want Meghan Markle Stripped of Her Royal Title
The backlash came after the Duchess penned a letter advocating for paid parental leave.
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It’s Time to End Equal Pay Days and Pass the Equal Rights Amendment
The passage of the ERA is a chance for our country to prove it truly values women.
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In Conversation: Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Emily Tisch Sussman
“It’s ridiculous that we’re the only advanced nation on the planet that doesn’t help families with childcare.”
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EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler Has Big Plans for the Organization
Under Butler's leadership, the largest resource for women in politics aims to expand Black political power and become more accessible for candidates across the nation.
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In 'We Are Not Like Them' Art Imitates Life—and (Hopefully) Vice Versa
Read an excerpt from the thought-provoking new book. Then, keep scrolling to discover how the authors, Jo Piazza and Christine Pride, navigated their own relationship while building a believable world for Riley and Jen—best friends, one Black, one white, dealing with the killing of an unarmed Black boy by a white police officer.
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For Teachers, Going to Work Can Mean Life or Death
Stefanie Minguell, a COVID survivor and second grade teacher in Florida's Broward County, almost died of COVID-19 and is immunocomprised. When she teaches in the classroom, she’s forced to choose between her health and her students.
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Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics—And Neither Have Our Nation’s Moms
Policies touted in the $3.5 trillion budget plan and other Congressional bills are missing a core component of maternal well-being: menstrual access and health.
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The Politics of Fashion
When actions speak louder than clothes.
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Want to Fight for Abortion Rights in Texas? Raise Your Voice to State Legislators
Emily Cain, executive director of EMILY's List and and former Minority Leader in Maine, says that to stop the assault on reproductive rights, we need to start demanding more from our state legislatures.
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Your Abortion Questions, Answered
Here, MC debunks common abortion myths you may be increasingly hearing since Texas' near-total abortion ban went into effect.
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Love Has Lost
Quasi-religious group Love Has Won claimed to offer wellness advice and self-care products, but what was actually being dished out by their late leader Amy Carlson Stroud—self-professed “Mother God”—was much darker. How our current conspiritualist culture is to blame.
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The Texas Abortion “Snitch” Site Is Having a Bad Weekend
First it gets flooded with sexy Shrek memes, then the web host tells it to get lost.
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Olivia Rodrigo Is Asian American—and We Should Be Celebrating It
If someone can ignore the fact that Rodrigo is half-Filipina, then they probably already have the privilege of seeing themselves successfully in the media.
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The Future of Afghan Women and Girls Depends on What We Do Next
Between the U.S. occupation and the Taliban, supporting resettlement for Afghan women and vulnerable individuals is long overdue.
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How to Help Afghanistan Refugees and Those Who Need Aid
With the situation rapidly evolving, organizations are desperate for help.
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Leather Jackets, Packed Lunches, and More Details on How the Obamas Are Making the Most of Post-Presidency Life
The former president still isn't allowed to drive.
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Andrew Cuomo Has Resigned as New York Governor
A report had found Cuomo "engaged in conduct constituting sexual harassment under federal and New York State law."
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What Does "ROC" Mean at the Tokyo Olympics?
It's a temporary workaround in the aftermath of Russia's massive doping scandal.
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The Anti-Choice Movement’s Aims Are Out in the Open: End Roe, Rip Away Reproductive Freedom
Today, 228 U.S. senators and representatives explicitly asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Who Is Gwen Berry, the Athlete, Activist, and Olympian?
"I’m extremely American because I’ll fight for people here, because we’ve endured it here..."
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It’s Time to Give Domestic Workers the Protections They Deserve
The National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, reintroduced today, would establish a new set of standards for the people who work in our homes and take a vital step towards racial and gender equity.
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Kristin Urquiza Wants Justice for COVID-19 Victims
Urquiza's nonprofit, Marked By COVID, continues to demand answers and challenge our country's response to grief.
