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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Nursing moms shouldn't have to put their career on hold.

Jul 30, 2015

Nationwide Bar Exam Policies Force Breastfeeding Moms to Put Legal Careers on Hold. What Decade Are We Living In?

Jul 24, 2015

The Equality Act Is a Visionary Piece of Legislation -- and Way Overdue

Fighting to Allow Discrimination Act in Indiana

Jul 20, 2015

The Disingenuous First Amendment Defense Act Is Indiana on Steroids

Jun 26, 2015

2 Sneaky Ways Women’s Rights Are Being Threatened Right Now

Breastfeeding baby with mom at the laptop

Jun 18, 2015

For the Irony Files: Medical Licensing Organization Tells Med Student Bathroom Is Suitable for Pumping Breastmilk During Exam

Jun 12, 2015

Hard Evidence on Why Domestic Violence Victims May Think Twice About Calling 911

Jun 4, 2015

Top 10 Reasons Why Protecting Pregnant Workers Is Good For Us All

May 19, 2015

Prosecutor Tells Pregnant Woman Punched in Stomach: “Assault on a Latino by a Latino” Deserves Less Protection

May 6, 2015

Home Health Care Workers Aren’t Guaranteed Minimum Wage or Overtime, and the Legacies of Slavery and Jim Crow Are the Reason Why

Apr 28, 2015

2 State Bars Have Done the Right Thing for New Moms Needing to Pump. We’re Making Sure the 48 Left Do Too.