Illinois Might Repeal Its Last Remaining Anti-Abortion Law
Illinois Democrats want to repeal the state's "teen endangerment act" and stop forcing pregnant minors to involve a parent in their abortion.
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How I Channeled Anger From My Rape to Help Push for Survivor-Led Legislation
I'm working with other survivors and New York City Council in the hopes of empowering sexual assault survivors with information about their rights.
Our Elected Officials Should Reflect and Represent Us—so Why Don’t They?
State legislative leaders of today are dynamic and diverse—we just need more of them to make state legislatures more inclusive.
How Evangelical and Catholic Women Organized to Gut ‘Roe’ and Undermine Equality
I grew up in the religious right and have seen firsthand how rallying against abortion became a winning strategy for conservatives.
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New Jersey Could Be an Abortion Safe Haven If ‘Roe’ Falls
But the Reproductive Freedom Act remains stalled despite support from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and most New Jerseyans.
2021: The Year of the Black Lady Lawyer—a Running List
Until this year, only eight Black women had been confirmed as federal appellate judges. Since January, President Biden has nominated five more.