law
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Yet Another Blow to Birth Control Coverage
The Supreme Court's latest decision will limit a key benefit for women.
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The Most Ridiculous Sexist Laws Across the Globe
We're not kidding with these.
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This Grad Makes a Case on Whether Law Careers Are Worth Six-Figure Debt
One law school grad makes a case on whether "recession-proof" careers are worth six-figure debt.
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Minnesota Governor Signs Equal Pay Bills into Law
Here's why you should consider working in Minnesota.
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The French Know a Thing or Two About Work-Life Balance
...and we're moving.
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Free Birth Control Under Fire
A Supreme Court case could limit a key benefit for women under the Affordable Care Act.
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First Comes Free Birth Control, Then Comes This
The Department of Health and Human Services is set to announce new guidance on Thursday.
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Texas Judge Blocks Part of Controversial Abortion Law
Federal judge in Texas blocked part of the state's restrictive new abortion law.
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Roe v. Wade Turns 40
Roe v. Wade turns 40 today, and we're recapping the landmark case's past, present, and future impact.
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Sandra Fluke: "Women are Not Going to be Silenced"
First, the Georgetown University law student was shut out of a congressional hearing on insurance coverage for contraception. Then, she was called a "slut" by Rush Limbaugh. Now, she talks to MC about being the subject of a national political firestorm—and whether she'll run for office someday. For more on the contraception debate, read "Why is Birth Control A Big Deal Again?"
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Who to Ask Why Women Pay More
After you read our full report on why women pay more, drop your local governor or member of Congress a line demanding a federal law outlawing gender pricing. We've posted all of their contact information here!
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Ivy League's Struggles with Sexual Misconduct
Yale, Princeton, and Harvard Law are all facing some serious sexual-misconduct complaints.
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Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Speaks Out
What's it like running an organization in the crosshairs of politicians, rabid opposition, and even the Supreme Court? For Cecile Richards, 53, the stately president of Planned Parenthood, it's business as usual.
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A Bid for Justice
How Liz Seccuro's rapist apologized — and was finally prosecuted — after 20 years.
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MC Book Club: Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley
With a new justice joining the top court, the MC Book Club goes behind the scenes of our judicial branch with Christopher Buckley's satire Supreme Courtship. Worth your discretionary dollar? Read on.
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How to Talk About Issues You Don't Understand: The Supreme Court
With the vetting of Sonia Sotomayor under way, prepare for the fevered cocktail-party banter by reading our shamelessly oversimplified guide.
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Diplomats Behaving Badly
The above-the-law status of "dignitaries" is being questioned.
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Cougars in the Classrooms
The Web has made it easy for sex-hungry teachers to hook up with their students; blame law enforcement for making it almost acceptable.
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Has America Become Immigrant Nation?
There are more than 11 million illegal aliens in the U.S. But could you spot one in a crowd? They're not always who you think they are
