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In Honor of RBG, Nine Women Reflect on Her Legacy
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the only proof I’ll ever need that superheroes don’t wear capes."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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How Celebrities Are Paying Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"Her rest is earned. It is our turn to fight." —Kerry Washington
By The Editors Published
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Died
The icon of the Supreme Court was 87.
By Danielle McNally Published
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Get to Know Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump's Youngest Daughter
Fun fact: Lindsay Lohan basically set up Tiffany and her now-boyfriend.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Trump and the Radical Right Want Total Control Over Women
Today's Supreme Court decision makes that clearer than ever.
By Ilyse Hogue Published
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DACA Will Remain in Effect After a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
The court ruled that the Trump administration's call to end DACA was "arbitrary and capricious."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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David McAtee Was Shot and Killed By Law Enforcement. Here's How to Demand Justice
David McAtee, a 53-year-old Black restaurant owner, was shot and killed in Louisville, Kentucky when police officers and the National Guard opened fire.
By Emily Dixon Published
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Hope Is Roe's Last Chance
Inside the clinic at the center of next month’s Supreme Court abortion showdown.
By Rosemary Westwood Published
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Will Kay Ivey Sign Alabama's Abortion Bill — And What If She Doesn't?
If signed, HB 314 would be the strictest anti-choice law in America.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Alabama's Abortion Ban Bill Is Frightening and Outraging Women Everywhere
Alabama lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban in the state, which criminalizes doctors who perform the procedure with up to 99 years in prison. The law makes no exception for victims of rape and incest either. See how the country is reacting to the ban here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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13 Ruth Bader Ginsburg–Inspired Gifts For the Feminist In Your Life
So, everyone.
By Krystyna Chávez Published
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RBG Wore a Collar Gifted to Her by a Fan in Her New Supreme Court Portrait
Ruth Bader Ginsburg wore a collar necklace given to her by a fan in her most recent Supreme Court portrait. The Stella & Dot necklace costs $198 and is still available in gold.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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This New SCOTUS Photo With Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Brett Kavanaugh Is Going Viral
Friday is portrait day at the Supreme Court of the United States, and you know what that means—a spot of shade-throwing by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or so it seems.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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What to Know About The Title IX Changes—And How You Can Fight Them
Betsy DeVos's proposed rule changes would drastically alter how schools handle sexual assault.
By Cady Drell Published
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How to Adopt a Retired Greyhound Now That Florida Has Voted to Ban Dog-Race Betting
When Florida's Amendment 13 goes into law on December 31, 2020, anywhere from between 5,000 to 7,000 greyhounds will be unemployed and homeless—a number that doesn't even include the many puppies currently being bred for races that will no longer happen.
By Cady Drell Published
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Trump Administration Tries to Make It Easier to Deny Birth Control
Previous attempts were shut down by the courts.
By Cady Drell Published
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Why Gretchen Whitmer's Bid for Governor Should Be Important to Every Woman
It all comes down to a law enacted in 1931.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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'Saturday Night Live's' Locker Room Sketch About Brett Kavanaugh's Confirmation Is Too Real
On Saturday, the Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Saturday Night Live tackled the controversial decision in a cold open sketch, Republican Locker Room.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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That Anti-Trans Ballot Measure in Massachusetts Was Defeated
In Massachusetts in November, citizens will vote on whether the state's trans citizens should be afforded equal rights—rights that were already signed into law by the state's governor in late 2016.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Matt Damon Played Brett Kavanaugh During the 'Saturday Night Live' Premiere's Cold Open Last Night
Last night, Saturday Night Live returned for its season 44 premiere. The cold open tackled the Brett Kavanaugh hearings with Matt Damon stopping by to play the Supreme Court nominee.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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These Celebrities Have Made Their Support for Christine Blasey Ford Public on Social Media
This week, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate about an assault she suffered at the hands of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. These celebrities have made their support for Blasey Ford known on social media.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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Why This Photo of Alyssa Milano and Brett Kavanaugh Is Going Viral
It's a throwback to Milano's 'Charmed' days.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Midterms Candidate Katie Hill Calls Brett Kavanaugh a "Serial Predator"
Other prominent Democrats agree.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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9 Powerful Quotes from Christine Blasey Ford's Hearing
“I’ve had to relive this trauma in front of the world.”
By Cady Drell Published
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Getting an Abortion Can Be Lonely. These People Will Hold Your Hand.
Abortion doulas, advocates who work to ensure a woman's best interest is always kept at the forefront, have already seen the harm restricted abortion access can cause.
By Beca Grimm Published
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Brett Kavanaugh Just Called Birth Control “Abortion-Inducing Drugs”
The statement is as troubling as it is factually incorrect.
By Cady Drell Published