Politics
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'Period. End of Sentence.' Invites Us to Reimagine the Menstrual Equity Movement
Fellow menstrual equity author Jennifer Weiss-Wolf dissects Anita Diamant’s new book, offering key takeaways in the fight for period justice.
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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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Congress Needs to Prioritize Immigrants in the Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
On top of the pandemic, immigrants must fight government attacks, barriers to stimulus money, and an unequal health system.
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A Gun Sense Presidential Ticket Matters Now More Than Ever
As America faces two crises—COVID-19 and gun violence—Biden and Harris will lead with science, compassion, and action.
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The Child Care Crisis Will Worsen If We Reelect Trump
COVID-19 has exacerbated the crisis for women, people of color, and low-wage workers. The Trump administration shows no signs of prioritizing the issue amid the pandemic.
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Yes, Trans People Belong in Sports
The scrutiny of women’s bodies is the real threat to women’s sports—not the presence of trans women and girls.
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Yes, Caregiving Is Essential Infrastructure
President Biden’s American Families Plan is further proof that care is necessary for economic growth.
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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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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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Sarah McBride Wants You to Judge Her on Her Ideas—Not Her Identity
McBride is set to become the first trans state senator in the U.S., but her campaign is rooted in her dedication to her community.
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The White Women Who Voted for Trump in 2016—And Changed Their Minds in 2020
They refuse to make the same mistake again in November.
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I'm DACA Eligible. My Future Is at Stake This Election
Like many undocumented youth, M.B.F. is waiting for her DACA application to go through. Here, what a Trump reelection could mean for her.
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Watch President Obama Surprise a Tearful Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The moment was incredibly emotional.
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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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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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The Lost Daughters of Salerno
The news cycle moved on, but the town that became the final resting place for 26 migrant women has not forgotten them.
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Our Immigration Stories
Despite backgrounds that criss-cross the globe, these women are making a home—and a name—for themselves here in the States. And we're lucky to have them.
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Inside the Lives of White Supremacist Women
And why their numbers are growing.
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Donald Trump's New Rule Denies Funding to Clinics That Have Anything to Do With Abortions
"This is an attempt to take away women’s basic rights, period."
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So What, Exactly, Is the Hymen, and What Does It Do?
Almost 500 years after the hymen was first “discovered,” the hymen myth—that its presence can prove or disprove virginity—remains widespread globally.
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Where Kamala Harris Stands on Abortion
She and Biden have clashed on the subject.
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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 Ride From Hell
A rideshare is supposed to be the safe option after a night out, but for these women, the reality was the opposite.
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Who Is Kamala Harris's Dad Donald Harris, a Renowned Stanford Professor?
Donald had strong words about a joke Kamala once made about Jamaica.
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Judge Dolly Gee Is Fighting on Behalf of Detained Children
The daughter of immigrants herself, Judge Gee won't let Trump amend the Flores Settlement Agreement.
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Camila Cabello's Story of Crossing the Border
"My parents brought me to this country with nothing in their pockets but hope. They showed me what it means to work twice as hard and never give up."
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Priyanka Chopra on Being a Working Immigrant
"America is really the land of opportunity and a melting pot of the world."
