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Biden rolls back Trump’s anti-abortion curbs on family planning funds
The Biden administration on Wednesday moved to unwind former President Donald Trump’s anti-abortion restrictions on federal family planning funds. New rules proposed Wednesday would largely…
Hawaii governor signs legislation allowing nurses to perform abortions
Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) signed legislation on Monday that would allow some nurses in the state to perform abortions.As the … Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/547874-hawaii-governor-signs-legislation-allowing-nurses-to-perform-abortions Droolin’…
FDA lifts curbs on dispensing abortion pills during pandemic
The Biden administration is lifting restrictions on dispensing abortion pills by mail during the Covid-19 pandemic, reversing a Trump administration policy that the Supreme Court…
Vintage photos of women in wonderfully odd hats
Intrepid vernacular photography collector Robert E. Jackson curated a delightful collection of vintage snapshots of women making fashion statements with their hats. My favorites are, naturally, the…
Supreme Court agrees to hear first abortion case with 6-3 conservative majority
The Supreme Court on Monday announced it will hear its first abortion case with a newly fortified 6-3 conservative majority, taking up a procedural question…
Minnesota court rules rape charge doesn’t apply if the victim got willingly drunk
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a man who had sex with a woman while she was passed out on his couch cannot…
‘It’s a double-edged sword’: Abortion rights groups duck filibuster fight
Abortion rights proponents are breaking with other progressive groups and sitting out the fight over abolishing the Senate filibuster, fearing the maneuver would quickly backfire…
Naked woman rescued from Florida sewer after driver hears her screaming
Delray Beach fire rescue says woman sustained superficial injuries and had been reported missing three weeks earlier A woman rescued from a storm drain in…
Pelosi, White House recognize Equal Pay Day
The White House and lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday recognized Equal Pay Day, holding events throughout Washington to shine light on the economic inequality…
Will at-home abortions make Roe v. Wade obsolete?
The battle over abortion rights has a dramatic new front: the fight over whether the Biden administration will make pills available online. Even as they…
House removes deadline for ratifying ERA
The House on Wednesday adopted a resolution to remove the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to formally ban discrimination on the basis…
How youth, women could decide Ecuador’s next president
Final two presidential candidates, Andres Arauz and Guillermo Lasso, begin final stretch of campaigning on Tuesday. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/16/how-youth-women-could-decide-ecuador-next-president Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Thousands march across Australia demanding justice for women
Protests follow allegations of sexual misconduct in the country’s parliament that shocked the country. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/15/tens-of-thousands-march-across-australia-for-womens-justice Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
GOP Texas lawmaker introduces bill to allow death penalty for women who have abortions
A Republican lawmaker in Texas has introduced a bill that would allow the death penalty for women who have abortions. “Today, I filed HB 3326…
Hoping to trigger Supreme Court revolution, Arkansas bans abortion
Lawmakers in Arkansas yesterday banned almost all abortions, including for victims of incest and rape. The bill receiving overwhelming support in both chambers of its…
New York Governor Cuomo accused of sexual misconduct by sixth woman
Another claimed victim of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo came forward yesterday, bringing the total to six. The latest woman to accuse him of misconduct,…
Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban into law
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) signed a bill into law Tuesday banning almost all abortions in the state, except for when a pregnant person’s life…
A Stop-Motion Animation Full of Inappropriate Office Behavior Questions the Professional Impact of Motherhood
What poses the biggest threat to women’s careers? That’s the question behind a new animation by Swedish director Anna Mantzaris (previously) that follows a…
In Pictures: Thousands rally on International Women’s Day
Thousands march to demand gender equality, better working conditions and an end to violence against women. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/3/8/in-pictures-women-rally-on-international-womens-day Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Thousands of Indian women join farmers’ protests against new laws
Thousands of female farmers hold sit-ins and a hunger strike outside India’s capital to mark International Women’s Day. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/8/thousands-of-indian-women-join-farmers-protests-against-new-laws Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Myanmar women risk it all to challenge the junta
Since 1988, Myanmar women have been the backbone of the fight for democracy. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/3/8/myanmar-women-risk-it-all-to-challenge-the-junta Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
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