News & Commentary about Women's Rights

Today, gender bias continues to create huge barriers for many women. Ongoing struggles include ensuring equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence.

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The cover of "Loud" a book by Drew Afualo

May 16, 2024

Drew Afualo Wants You to Be Meaner To Misogynists

A pregnant worker on a computer at her desk.

Apr 19, 2024

Final ‘Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’ Regulations Were Released—And It’s Great News for Women

A sign reading "WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS" is held high by women's rights advocates.

Mar 27, 2024

How We're Fighting for Gender Equity Nationwide

Interior of airplane with passengers on seats and flight attendant walking the aisle.

Mar 8, 2024

Breaking the Mold: Gender Discrimination in the Airline Industry

Someone holding a sign that says Women's Rights Are Human Rights.

Mar 1, 2024

4 Ways the ACLU Continues to Fight for Gender Equality

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Dec 8, 2023

ACLU Wins: 8 Victories We Celebrated in 2023

Union workers march on Wednesday, May 3, 1990 in Midtown New York in solidarity with striking workers of Greyhound, Eastern Airlines and a Brooklyn clothing manufacturer. The march began in the afternoon at the Port Authority Bus terminal and moved uptown to Rockefeller Center.

Nov 16, 2023

The Resurgence of Labor Strikes and Union Power

Nov 2, 2023

Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

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Oct 19, 2023

Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

Echo King, an attorney from Orlando, Florida, stands in front of protesters who rallied in opposition to SB264 and HB1355 in front of the Capitol on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Oct 12, 2023

We're Suing Florida for Anti-Asian Housing Discrimination