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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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

Mar 25, 2016

With Nuisance Laws, Has ‘Serve and Protect’ Turned Into ‘Silence and Evict’?

Mar 9, 2016

This Women’s History Month, Celebrate Title VII for Banning Sex Discrimination in the Workplace

Mar 1, 2016

My School Requires All Girls to Wear Skirts. I’m Fighting for My Right to Wear Pants.

Jan 29, 2016

Some Things Change With Time … While the Gender Wage Gap Remains Relatively the Same

Dec 15, 2015

8 Principles That Will Stop Police Practices That Harm Women and LGBT People

Chief Justice Warren Burger Swears in Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court.

Dec 9, 2015

When a Chief Justice Declared That Women Make Better Secretaries