Tag: women’s rights
Choosing life in a pro-violence society
Post-Dobbs abortion access for military dependents is in question.
Abortion rights defenders applaud judge’s block on Utah ‘trigger ban’
"Today is a win, but it is only the first step in what will undoubtedly be a long and difficult fight," said one pro-choice advocate.
‘Five-alarm fire’: Anger, resolve as thousands rally nationwide for reproductive rights
"Beyond protests, we will need mass meetings to plan next steps for the movement including direct action and even strikes."
If Roe v. Wade goes away, so will easy re-elections for...
Future campaigns will be about women’s rights, not saving or overturning a court ruling.
Women play a critical role in diplomacy and security, so why...
The benefits of increasing the numbers of women in foreign policy and security cannot be overstated.
How the Texas abortion law’s faulty legal text could self-destruct
Texas has opened a multidimensional Pandora’s box that threatens marginalized communities across the country.
How feminists can support Afghan women living under the Taliban
Afghanistan’s underlying economic and humanitarian problems, which disproportionately affect women and girls, cannot simply be ignored because of the Taliban’s record.”
Why America needs a national program of paid sick and family...
America remains the only major industrialized country without a universal paid leave program.
Why the Taliban’s promise to stop the opium trade rings hollow
Uncertainty abounds over what the Taliban’s opium policy will actually look like. In the meantime, the farmers are planting the seeds for next year’s crop right now.
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143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.