Politics
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Attorney General Letitia James Takes on the World
Whether you're the N.R.A. or Dunkin' Donuts or a Trump, break the law in the great state of New York and she—and the office she represents—will come at you.
By Maria Ricapito
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How New York's First Female Governor Plans to Fight for Women
Kathy Hochul twice came to power because men resigned amid sexual harassment scandals. Here, how she's leading differently.
By Emily Tisch Sussman
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How World Leaders Are Reacting To News Of Queen Elizabeth II's Passing
"She defined an era," writes President Joe Biden.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
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How to Help Victims of Pakistan's Record-Breaking Flooding
One-third of the country is currently underwater. Here's how you can help.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
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Melinda Gates Highlights 5 Women Inspiring Change in Their Communities
The global advocate shares the stories of some extraordinary women whose vision and ingenuity are creating new possibilities for their countries and industries.
By Melinda French Gates
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The Secret to Having “It All”? A Society That Actually Supports Women
When asked how I “have it all,” I often cite my own hard work. But the truth is I had access to certain rights and privileges that are now under more attack than ever.
By Jo Piazza
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5 Practical Things You Can Do to Protect Democracy
Advice from top celebrities and Michelle Obama herself.
By Erin Geiger Smith
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How Abortion Will Shape the November 2022 Elections—and How to Do Your Part
As we blaze through a highly charged midterm election season, Swing Left Executive Director Yasmin Radjy highlights rising stars who are fighting for women’s rights.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich
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Tammy Duckworth: 'I’m Mad as Hell' About the Lack of Federal Action on Gun Safety
The Illinois Senator won't let the memory of the Highland Park shooting just fade away.
By Sen. Tammy Duckworth
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Post-Roe, Pregnant Women Become Potential Suspects
“We anticipate a very dramatic increase in the rate of criminalization of all pregnancy outcomes.”
By Lorena O'Neil
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What Does President Biden’s New Executive Order Mean?
“We feel really strongly, particularly given the tremendous amount of legal chaos that has ensued since this decision, that it’s incumbent on us to be careful.”
By Lorena O'Neil
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14 Abortion Rights Organizations Accepting Donations to Support Their Fight
'Roe' is no longer the law of the land, but these organizations won't stop fighting.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
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Pregnant Post-Roe—and Terrified to Travel in America
One author wonders: If my pregnancy turns tragic in a trigger ban state, will I get the life-saving care I need?
By Jo Piazza
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Leaving the Shadows of Sexual Assault
As the world braces for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the act of speaking out helped victim and advocate Adrianne Wright heal her own traumas.
By Adrianne Wright
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Lizzo, Sophie Turner and More Celebrities React to Roe v. Wade Being Overturned
It's been a difficult weekend.
By Iris Goldsztajn
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Olivia Rodrigo and Lily Allen Dedicated 'F*** You' to the Justices Who Struck Down Roe v. Wade at Glastonbury
Rodrigo listed their names one by one.
By Iris Goldsztajn
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Lawmakers, Activists, and Allies Are Reacting With Fury to 'Roe' Being Overturned
Thousands are taking to Twitter to express their grief and anger.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich
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Justice Clarence Thomas: LGBTQ+ Rights and Contraception Are Next
"We should reconsider all of the Court's substantive due process precedents..."
By Jenny Hollander
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The Supreme Court Has Struck Down Roe v. Wade
Roughly half of U.S. states have indicated they will now ban abortion.
By Jenny Hollander
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Current Gun Control Policies Are Ableist
"Solutions" like active shooter drills and arming more people put the rights of gun owners above the rights of America's most vulnerable, including disabled people like myself.
By Heather Tomko
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The Wrong Formula
In the face of a baby food shortage, desperate moms are turning to strangers on Facebook to help—but social media shouldn't be the answer.
By Hayley Phelan
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Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Fiancé Riley Roberts?
AOC's husband-to-be is an "easygoing redhead" who lives with her in D.C.
By Katherine J. Igoe
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Elizabeth Warren: I Am Angry But Determined to Protect Roe
For Marie Claire, the Massachusetts Senator lays out the path to fight back right now.
By Elizabeth Warren
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The Supreme Court's Mississippi Abortion Rights Case: What to Know
The case could threaten Roe v. Wade.
By Megan DiTrolio
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For These Ukrainian Women Their Weapon Is Information
By collecting cell phone video straight from the front lines, Dattalion shows the unfiltered horrors of the war.
By Maria Ricapito
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Sex Trafficking Victims Are Being Punished. A New Law Could Change That.
Victims of sexual abuse are quietly criminalized. Sara's Law protects kids that fight back.
By Dr. Devin J. Buckley and Erin Regan
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Flashing Is a Crime. Sending Unsolicited Nudes Should Be, Too
Bumble and the National Organization for Women are fighting for legislation to make women safer online. Here, they explain exactly how.
By Payton Iheme and Christian Nunes