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The War On Women Is Already Here

“This is a really dire moment where we need to keep our eyes on the next step,” said Sunu Chandy, legal director at the National Women’s Law Center, echoing the concerns of myriad progressive groups...

Here’s why some businesses can deny you service – but others can’t

Under American law, a business owner has the right to refuse service to some customers. But federal and a lot of state laws say you can't discriminate against customers based on factors such as race,...

How to Get the Morning-After Pill for Free

But coverage of every type of birth control is at risk. This, combined with likelihood of more restrictions on abortion, should scare everyone who is capable of getting pregnant and capable of getting someone else...

It’s Not Just Abortion, Birth Control Coverage Is Also in Jeopardy

I spoke with Mara Gandal-Powers, senior counsel at the National Women’s Law Center, to get a sense of what could happen. “The balance of the court is going to change and not in a way...

The Health 202: These are the five senators to watch in the Supreme Court nomination fight

Yesterday, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced a 50-state campaign to pressure senators into opposing any Trump high court nominee who opposes abortion rights. The group held a media call along with Planned Parenthood, the National Women’s...

Alicia Garza On How SCOTUS’ Labor Decision Hurts Women of Color

According to a report from the National Women’s Law Center, union membership boosts equal pay for Black, Asian and Latinx women. But the outcome of Janus v. AFSCME could potentially erode this progress.