Politics
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Ballot Drop Boxes Are in Flux Ahead of the 2022 Midterms
Across the country, GOP lawmakers are restricting access to them as yet another form of voter suppression.
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Why the Midterm Elections Matter
With abortion rights, democracy, and many more critical issues on the ballot, there’s no room for apathy this election cycle.
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Want Better Policies? Elect More Moms
New data shows which states elect more moms to legislatures—and why it matters.
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Ranked-Choice Voting Levels the Playing Field for Women & POC
Everything you need to know about the increasingly popular voting system upon the 2022 midterm elections.
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Are You Registered to Vote?
With voting rights under attack, double-checking your voter registration status is more important than ever.
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Your Guide to the 2022 Midterms
Consider this your guide to key races, important dates, and more.
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4 Ways Your Rights Are on the Ballot This Election
According to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Moms Will Make the Difference in the Midterm Elections
A plethora of issues impacting women and children will be top of mind for moms as they head to the polls this November.
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The Importance Of Indigenous Peoples Day
What Indigenous Peoples' Day is—and why it's important.
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Mahsa Amini and the Iran Protests: What to Know
Unpacking the unrest in Iran.
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What You Need to Know About Paid Leave Before the Midterms
Earlier this year, a rare opportunity to finally fill the holes in our care infrastructure wasn't taken. But the leader of the new Paid Leave PAC is here to tell you it’s not over.
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These Women Are the Last Thing Standing Between You and Nuclear War
As tensions rise between the United States and North Korea, an elite squad of Air Force officers wait for the call the world hopes never comes.
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Attorney General Letitia James Takes on the World
Whether you're the N.R.A. or Dunkin' Donuts or a Trump, break the law in the great state of New York and she—and the office she represents—will come at you.
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How New York's First Female Governor Plans to Fight for Women
Kathy Hochul twice came to power because men resigned amid sexual harassment scandals. Here, how she's leading differently.
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How World Leaders Are Reacting To News Of Queen Elizabeth II's Passing
"She defined an era," writes President Joe Biden.
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How to Help Victims of Pakistan's Record-Breaking Flooding
One-third of the country is currently underwater. Here's how you can help.
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Melinda Gates Highlights 5 Women Inspiring Change in Their Communities
The global advocate shares the stories of some extraordinary women whose vision and ingenuity are creating new possibilities for their countries and industries.
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5 Practical Things You Can Do to Protect Democracy
Advice from top celebrities and Michelle Obama herself.
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How Abortion Will Shape the November 2022 Elections—and How to Do Your Part
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.
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Tammy Duckworth: 'I’m Mad as Hell' About the Lack of Federal Action on Gun Safety
The Illinois Senator won't let the memory of the Highland Park shooting just fade away.
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This Bill Wants to Stop Anti-Abortion Groups From Getting Your Private Data. Period
Post-Roe period tracking apps and search history suddenly have serious implications.
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Post-Roe, Pregnant Women Become Potential Suspects
“We anticipate a very dramatic increase in the rate of criminalization of all pregnancy outcomes.”
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What Does President Biden’s New Executive Order Mean?
“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.”
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14 Abortion Rights Organizations Accepting Donations to Support Their Fight
'Roe' is no longer the law of the land, but these organizations won't stop fighting.
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Pregnant Post-Roe—and Terrified to Travel in America
One author wonders: If my pregnancy turns tragic in a trigger ban state, will I get the life-saving care I need?
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Leaving the Shadows of Sexual Assault
As the world braces for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the act of speaking out helped victim and advocate Adrianne Wright heal her own traumas.
