On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was certified, prohibiting the denial of the right to vote on the basis of sex. More than a century later, Women’s Equality Day commemorates that historic victory and the generations of suffragists who fought to secure it. Women have won extraordinary gains in the 106 years since the […]
North Carolina State Legislature Advances New Restrictions on Voting
The North Carolina State Legislature is advancing a sweeping overhaul of the state’s election laws that would change how early voting, ballot challenges, voter registration, and election audits are conducted. H.B. 958 passed the NC House 66-47 on June 30 and the Senate 28-13 on July 28, with Republicans voting unanimously in favor of the […]
Massachusetts Expands Later Term Abortion Access
Early Monday morning on August 10, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act into law, expanding access to abortion later in pregnancy and removing the state’s previous 24-week gestational limit. Under the new law, healthcare providers can determine whether abortion care is medically appropriate based on their professional judgment. […]
The U.S. Maternal Health Crisis Is Preventable. Congress Must Act on the Momnibus
As the United States continues to face a maternal health crisis, health care providers, advocates, and lawmakers are calling on Congress to pass legislation aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and expanding access to maternity care. On Thursday, August 6, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), former Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure […]
Tate Brothers Face Growing Legal Reckoning Over Alleged Violence Against Women and Girls
Andrew and Tristan Tate will appear before a U.S. magistrate judge on Thursday, August 13, as they seek release from federal custody while they await potential extradition to the United Kingdom. The Tates’ lawyers have filed to release the brothers, writing that it would be “extraordinarily difficult for [them] to travel undetected or avoid attention.” […]
Why Texas v. Kennedy Matters for Disability Rights and Women
Just days after the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability rights advocates are warning that one of the nation’s foundational civil rights protections is under threat. The lawsuit Texas v. Kennedy challenges federal regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, raising concerns about the future of disability rights […]
Americans Reject Trump’s “Big Ugly Law” as Women and Families Pay the Price
It’s been over a year since President Donald Trump signed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R, 1) into law, promising economic relief for American families. New polling suggests the legislation has failed to win over the public, with many voters saying the law has done little to improve their financial situations, while others remain […]
Trump Administration Cancels Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding
Since June 2026, the current administration has canceled 53 Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPP) grants totaling $67 million. Instead, they are being replaced with programs focused on “anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production, and ‘reproductive goals counseling.” The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) justified the cuts by arguing that the previous programs “normalized sexual […]
Millions Lose SNAP Benefits as New Federal Law Tightens Access to Food Assistance
Millions of Americans are losing access to food assistance as new federal restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect across the country. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), more than 4.5 million people have lost SNAP benefits since the Republican budget law was enacted in July 2025. By […]
The Democratic Women’s Caucus Honors Women Who Serve Despite Political Backlash
This year’s annual Women in Military Service Wreath- Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery looked different than in the past years. The event, hosted by the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus for 28 years, was canceled after several military branches declined to participate. According to multiple officials, the decision stemmed from President Trump’s Executive Order 14185, which […]
Housing Bill Becomes Law After Trump Delays Signature
At 12 a.m. on July 11, 2026, after President Trump let the 10-day review period expire, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law. The law reached that point only after an unusual political standoff. On June 24th, just hours before a scheduled signing ceremony, President Trump abruptly cancelled the event. Although […]
Trump Rolls Back Gun Regulations: What Does It Mean for Public Safety?
The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back more than three dozen gun regulations implemented during the Biden administration. The White House says the changes are intended to modernize federal gun policy, reduce burdens on law-abiding gun owners and businesses, and reaffirm that “the Second Amendment is not a second-class right.” Critics argue that […]
State of Firsts Follows Sarah McBride’s Historic Journey to Congress
A new documentary, State of Firsts, released during Pride Month, chronicles Delaware Representative Sarah McBride’s historic path to Congress as she campaigns amid growing anti-transgender rhetoric. Directed by trans filmmaker Chase Joynt, State of Firsts offers a behind-the-scenes look at McBride’s journey to becoming the first openly transgender elected official in the U.S. Congress. Now […]
Women Athletes Win Landmark Title IX Battle Against San Diego State University
A landmark Title IX lawsuit against San Diego State University (SDSU) and the California State University system has resulted in a historic settlement that could strengthen gender equity in college athletics nationwide. The case, Fisk et al.al. v. Board of Trustees of the California State University et al, settled with $300,000 to be distributed among […]
More Than Half of States Now Cover Doula Care Under Medicaid
As of April 2026, over half of U.S. states, along with Washington, D.C., provide Medicaid coverage for doula care. 27 states and D.C. currently offer coverage, while seven additional states (Arkansas, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Vermont) are in the process of implementing programs. Under these policies, Medicaid enrollees can receive coverage for […]
Is There a Future for Over-the-Counter Abortion Pills? This Doctor Thinks So
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion access has become increasingly divided across the United States. Some states have moved to protect abortion rights, while others have banned or heavily restricted abortion. In Louisiana, lawmakers have considered banning mifepristone and misoprostol, the two medications used in medication abortion, with penalties up to ten years […]
New Hampshire’s Latest Voting Restrictions Could Impact Student Participation
On April 3rd, Gov. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire signed H.B. 323, which will take effect this June and require voters to present government-issued photo identification to vote in the upcoming state primaries and general election. This law effectively eliminates students’ ability to use their high school or college IDs to vote. Republican legislators in […]
The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A First Step Against AI Exploitation
On May 19, the TAKE IT DOWN Act (Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act) was put into full effect. This law specifically targets digital sexual abuse by requiring social media platforms to take down non-consensual sexual imagery—such as AI deepfakes of non-consenting individuals—within 48 hours of posting. […]
Democratic Women’s Caucus Leads New Effort to Address Sexual Misconduct in Congress
Following the resignation of two members of Congress for sexual misconduct, the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) has launched a new initiative to reform the predatory environment of Capitol Hill. A bipartisan effort, Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) and Republican Women’s Caucus Chair Kat Cammack (FL-03) are taking the lead and had a […]
Rising Gas, Rising Bills: The Gendered Economic Impact of the Iran War
As the United States becomes increasingly entangled in military conflict with Iran, the costs are not only being felt overseas. At home, the economic consequences are hitting American households hard, and women, particularly single mothers, are bearing the brunt. On February 28, the U.S. and Israel killed Iran’s supreme leader. That same day, a primary […]