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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Jul 29, 2016

Could Equal Pay, Paid Family Leave, and Pregnancy Protections Be the Issues That Bridge the Political Divide?

Jul 15, 2016

Congress Advances Discrimination Against Women and LGBT People Before Skipping Town

Jul 12, 2016

Congress Should Abandon Latest Anti-LGBT Effort

May 18, 2016

The Religious Refusals Fight Comes to Washington

May 10, 2016

Airline Pilots Should Not Have to Choose Between Their Jobs and Breastfeeding Their Babies

Apr 28, 2016

Our Military Shouldn’t Turn Its Back on Servicewomen Who Need an Abortion

Apr 15, 2016

How the Clarence Thomas Confirmation Hearings Changed How America Talks About Sexual Harassment

Apr 12, 2016

The Day We Hate More Than Tax Day

U.S. Women's Soccer team ticker tape parade in New York City

Apr 1, 2016

After the Ticker Tape Parade, a Grim Reality for the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team

Mar 25, 2016

Hey Albany, New Yorkers Deserve Paid Family Leave