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Out-of-staters are flocking to places where abortions are easier to get
By Mallika Seshadri On April 16, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — When Mara Pliskin started working at Planned Parenthood Illinois, she didn’t expect to feel like a travel agent. Now, the…
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All eyes on SCOTUS for abortion pill ruling
By Caitlin Owens On April 14, 2023 The Supreme Court could rule as soon as today in the legal battle over abortion pills — and could effectively override the Food…
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Meet Four Women Who Are Transforming Global Health
By Jennifer Lotito On April 5, 2023 While Women’s History Month has come and gone, every day, women are changing the trajectory of global health in communities around the world.…
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To Support Women In The Workforce, Stop Focusing On Women
By Maria Flynn On March 28, 2023 Women’s workforce participation has rebounded since the pandemic, yet when it comes to achieving true equity for women in the workplace, we’ve got…
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Gender Bias In The Courts: Women Are Not Believed
By Patricia Fersch On April 5, 2023 Women are not believed, one legal whitepaper finds. “Laws meant to protect women and deter further abuse often fail to achieve their purpose, because…
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Florida becomes eighth state to restrict transgender care for minors
By Jo Yurcaba On March 16, 2023 A group of Florida parents represented by advocacy groups plans to sue to block a Board of Medicine rule that took effect Thursday.…
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Wellesley College students vote to admit trans men and nonbinary students
By Julianne McShane On March 15, 2023 Despite the nonbinding student vote, the women’s college does not plan to change its admissions policies, the school’s president said. Students at Wellesley…
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Transgender athlete wins discrimination case against USA Powerlifting
By Jay Valle On March 2, 2023 “I think we needed a win here, and it feels good to get that,” JayCee Cooper said after the ruling. USA Powerlifting lost…
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Tennessee governor signs first-of-its-kind bill restricting drag shows
By Matt Lavietes On March 2, 2023 The measure will prohibit drag performances on public property or at locations in the state where they can be viewed by minors. Tennessee…
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