Mike Pence Casts Tiebreaker Vote Allowing States to Defund Planned Parenthood

The president is proposing $325 billion to fund paid family leave—the strongest budget proposal in history—and pushing for free universal pre-K nationwide. But he faces opposition.

By Dawn Huckelbridge Published 13 March 23

It's just one of the many ways women still aren't equal to men.

By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated 8 March 23

Kathy Hochul twice came to power because men resigned amid sexual harassment scandals. Here, how she's leading differently.

By Emily Tisch Sussman Last updated 12 September 22

As we blaze through a highly charged midterm election season, Swing Left Executive Director Yasmin Radjy highlights rising stars who are fighting for women’s rights.

By Tanya Benedicto Klich Published 4 August 22

The Illinois Senator won't let the memory of the Highland Park shooting just fade away.

By Sen. Tammy Duckworth Published 29 July 22

“We feel really strongly, particularly given the tremendous amount of legal chaos that has ensued since this decision, that it’s incumbent on us to be careful.”

By Lorena O'Neil Last updated 9 July 22

'Roe' is no longer the law of the land, but these organizations won't stop fighting.

By Gabrielle Ulubay Published 1 July 22

Democracy always offers a path forward even when we feel thrust into the past.

By Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland, hosts of Pantsuit Politics Podcast Published 24 June 22