Gender
She’s opening a gym in Kensington so women can ‘confidently reach their fitness goals’
With graffiti walls by fashion designer Iris Bonner, Women’s World Gym launches Sept. 1.
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Women’s suffrage anniversary commemorations highlight racial divide
The 19th Amendment was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades.
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A new report says sexual misconduct is ‘everywhere’ and ‘everything’ in N.J. politics
The N.J. Coalition Against Sexual Assault report follows legislative hearings documenting high-profile cases of harassment and assault in New Jersey politics.
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Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris as historic VP pick
Sen. Kamala Harris is the first Black woman, and the first woman of Asian descent, to be on a major party ticket.
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In 2020, a female running mate won’t be a ‘Hail Mary’
There are many contrasts between Biden's impending pick and past elections when women were VP candidates. One that's easy to overlook: Biden is ahead in the polls.
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N.J. federal judge Esther Salas speaks out after son shot dead at family home
After her husband and son were shot by a lawyer who espoused misogynistic beliefs, Esther Salas is calling for more protections for federal judges.
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Women reflect on sexist slur that often goes unpunished
AOC's speech resonated with many women — in politics and out, supportive of her politics or not — who said the language had been tacitly accepted for far too long.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option
PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.
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Supreme Court contraception ruling would disproportionately affect low-wage workers
Pregnancy prevention is just one reason birth control is used. The ACA included the mandate after a women’s health panel deemed providing it essential.
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Supreme Court undercuts access to birth control under Obamacare
They made it more difficult for women to get access to birth control as part of their health plans if their employer has a religious or moral objection to contraceptives.
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Nonbinary photographer documents gender dysphoria through a queer lens
"Gender dysphoria is sorely misunderstood by society," Wissmath says, underscoring the role the experience plays for many, though not all, trans people.
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Supreme Court hands abortion-rights advocates a victory in Louisiana case
The decision is likely to play a significant role in the upcoming election. Polling data shows a hefty majority of the public approve of the right to abortion.
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How coronavirus could widen the gender wage gap
Women have slowly made economic gains over the last half-century, and the gender wage gap is as narrow as it has ever been. But coronavirus could reverse those gains.
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This Juneteenth, ‘Next Steps Together’ offers thousands of Black men a space to talk freely
Organizers of the “Next Steps Together” initiative hope to create safe spaces for thousands of Black men to share their experiences.
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Philly’s Black drag queens pay it forward with show supporting Black Lives Matter
Performers say it’s still important to celebrate Pride.
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