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The Transphobic Political Playbook Is Older Than You Think
Yes, there is precedent for how the president is going after Annie Andrews and James Talarico.
Yes, there is precedent for how the president is going after Annie Andrews and James Talarico.
A Historic Win for Paid Parental Leave, Led by Nurses
After watching parents return to work while their babies were still in intensive care, Pittsburgh nurses fought to secure the nation's first countywide 12-week paid parental leave policy.
After watching parents return to work while their babies were still in intensive care, Pittsburgh nurses fought to secure the nation’s first countywide 12-week paid parental leave policy.
Ahead of the Midterms, Meta Has Paid at Least 29 Anti-LGBTQ Accounts for Their Posts
The company’s invite-only program for content creators has accounts promoting white supremacy, neo-Nazi ideologies and histories of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
The company’s invite-only program for content creators has accounts promoting white supremacy, neo-Nazi ideologies and histories of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
Two Millennial Dads Are Making MAHA Moms’ Priorities a Campaign Strategy
They're betting that fellow parents' concerns about cancer, clean water and children’s well-being will help determine who wins the Iowa governor's race.
They’re betting that fellow parents’ concerns about cancer, clean water and children’s well-being will help determine who wins the Iowa governor’s race.
Gen Z Women Want Politicians Who Can Make the ‘American Dream’ Feel Attainable
Affordability is the top issue for Gen Z women. But few candidates are appealing to them with a message strong enough to cut through the noise.
Affordability is the top issue for Gen Z women. But few candidates are appealing to them with a message strong enough to cut through the noise.
Americans of All Ages Want More Federal Help With Childcare Costs. Gen Z Most of All.
New polling from The 19th and YouGov found that support for child care spending was particularly strong among Gen Z, reflecting how affordability shapes their future family planning.
New polling from The 19th and YouGov found that support for child care spending was particularly strong among Gen Z, reflecting how affordability shapes their future family planning.
The Cornell Case Is Exposing a Legal Gap Around Intoxication and Sexual Assault
In 19 states, voluntary intoxication laws can make it harder to prosecute an assault when the person who was attacked chose to drink or use drugs.
In 19 states, voluntary intoxication laws can make it harder to prosecute an assault when the person who was attacked chose to drink or use drugs.
Hegseth Made the Fitness Test Harder for Women in Combat Roles. Most Female Marines Are Passing.
Despite tougher standards, Marine Corps data show more than 9 in 10 women in combat arms are passing the test.
Despite tougher standards, Marine Corps data show more than 9 in 10 women in combat arms are passing the test.
You’ll Do Anything for Your Baby. The Algorithm Knows How to Exploit That.
In the mega-consumption era of parenthood, the internet tells new moms that products can solve the hardest parts of having a newborn. All they have to do is add to cart.
In the mega-consumption era of parenthood, the internet tells new moms that products can solve the hardest parts of having a newborn. All they have to do is add to cart.
Could Disaster Recovery Include Protecting Women From Domestic Abuse and Exploitation?
Proposed legislation would strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence, an issue advocates say is often overlooked after natural disasters.
Proposed legislation would strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence, an issue advocates say is often overlooked after natural disasters.
Evictions Impact Millions of Kids. These Schools Get an Alert When It Happens to Their Students.
In Tulsa, an eviction alert system is a promising example of schools being “first responders” in a housing emergency, advocates say.
In Tulsa, an eviction alert system is a promising example of schools being “first responders” in a housing emergency, advocates say.
Violence Against Women and Trans People Is Worse Than Previously Thought, New Research Finds
Nearly two-thirds of women have experienced abuse from a spouse or romantic partner. The numbers are even higher for trans people.
Nearly two-thirds of women have experienced abuse from a spouse or romantic partner. The numbers are even higher for trans people.
Bob and Bob Have Been Married for 12 Years. They’re Ready for Their State Constitution to Change
Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage hasn’t been enforceable since 2014, but it’s still on the books — at least until November.
Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage hasn’t been enforceable since 2014, but it’s still on the books — at least until November.
What Trump’s New Study Says About Support for Trans Rights — And Why Experts Are Worried
Researchers who study authoritarianism and political violence have major concerns about the study’s ethics and methodology, and how the administration plans to use it.
Researchers who study authoritarianism and political violence have major concerns about the study’s ethics and methodology, and how the administration plans to use it.
Does Your Employer Discriminate? It’s About to Get Harder to Find Out.
Congress created the EEOC to enforce civil rights laws in workplaces. Under Trump, the agency will stop collecting data on gender, race and ethnicity used to identify systemic injustices for 60 years.
Congress created the EEOC to enforce civil rights laws in workplaces. Under Trump, the agency will stop collecting data on gender, race and ethnicity used to identify systemic injustices for 60 years.