The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women sent an open letter signed by over 400 groups and individuals to Amnesty International asking it to reconsider a policy to decriminalize sex work.
Texas Woman Files Complaint After Officer Forcibly Searches her Vagina
“I feel like they sexually assaulted me! I really do,” Charnesia Corley said about a forced body-cavity search following a traffic stop in which a Texas deputy claimed he smelled marijuana.
US Government Warns Southern States Against Defunding Planned Parenthood
A US Federal agency warns Louisiana and Alabama of against defunding Planned Parenthood.
Obama Takes Step for Paid Sick Leave
The Obama Administration has drafted an executive order to ensure paid sick leave and parental leave for all federally contracted employees and their subcontractors.
Oklahoma Court Blocks Medication Abortion Restriction
An Oklahoma Judge has once again blocked restrictions on medication abortions.
Target to Stop Gender-Based Toy Signage
Target announced on Friday that it will be discontinuing the practice of dividing toy sections into “boys” and “girls” toys, instead calling these sections “kids.”
NYC Police Officers Win Big in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Giving birth is now an acceptable reason for missing NYPD promotion exams.
Sandra Bland’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Sandra Bland’s mother filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday claiming that Bland should never have been arrested and blaming Texas officials for her death.
Federal Judge Extends Restraining Order Against Anti-Abortion Extremists
The restraining order, issued at the request of the National Abortion Federation, prohibits these groups and individuals from releasing any videos, documents, or other confidential information obtained from NAF Annual Meetings, including the dates and locations of future meetings.
Federal Court Blocks Strict Texas Voter ID Law
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling blocking a restrictive Texas voter ID law as a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Netflix Employees Now Have Access to One Year of Paid Maternity or Paternity Leave
This progressive policy also includes that parents can return to work then take additional time off as needed.
This Year’s Latina Week of Action for Reproductive Justice is Centered Around Its Intersection with Economic Justice
This year’s theme of “Fighting for Economic and Reproductive Justice” lies at the intersection of economics and the Latina community.
Senate Democrats Protect Funding for Planned Parenthood
Senate Bill 1881 would have slashed $528 million in federal funds from Planned Parenthood.
The Senate is Voting on Planned Parenthood Funding Today
Sponsored by Republican Senator Joni Ernst, Senate Bill 1881 would prohibit all Federal funding of Planned Parenthood or “any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or clinics.”
Anti-Abortion Extremist Will Stand Trial for Threatening a Provider
In a powerful decision for abortion providers being threatened by extremists, the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals found in a 2-1 ruling that a jury – not a judge – should determine whether or not a 2011 letter Angel Dillard sent to Dr. Mila Means constitutes a true threat.
Mexican Court Convicts Five Men to 697 Years in Prison for Femicide
The ruling is being called a “megajuicio,” or mega-judgement, by the Mexican press.
Queer Troop Leaders Are Now Welcome By The Boy Scouts of America
This win for LGBT rights is limited, however, as troops organized through church groups can still decide if they will allow gay leaders.
Jen Welter Just Made NFL History
Welter was hired as a coach for the Arizona Cardinals this week.
An Extreme Abortion Ban is Now Law in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed an extreme 20 week abortion ban into law last week.
Trump Lawyer Gets Marital Rape So Wrong
Recently Michael Cohen, special counsel for the Trump Organization, in denying a story by Daily Beast reporters Tim Mak and Brandy Zadrozny that claimed Donald Trump had raped his first wide, Ivana, said: “Of course, understand that by the very definition, you can’t rape your spouse.” Although Ivana denied this claim, Cohen’s gross misunderstanding of […]