Gender
Children bullied for race and gender now have broader leeway to sue in Pa.
In a case stemming from a brutal rape at a Philly school, the Pa. Supreme Court said minors deserve more time to bring discrimination lawsuits.
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Investigation: Sexual abuse claims about former Curtis teacher are credible
A monthslong investigation by a Philly law firm also draws broader conclusions about campus life at Curtis. The institution has vowed to turn over a new leaf.
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Ginsburg’s death a ‘pivot point’ for abortion rights, advocates say
The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets up a brutal nomination fight, and abortion rights is likely to be a contentious issue.
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‘Living by example’: Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored with the Liberty Award, online
Stars in the opera world offered their gratitude to the supreme court justice and lover of the musical genre.
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2020 is the year of the woman donor: Campaign contributions surge
This election cycle, the share of women giving money to political campaigns has already risen to 43.5% after never topping 28% in the 1990s.
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The Philadelphia Tribune
Local nonprofit works to end period poverty
When Lynette Medley encountered women who were using newspapers and socks because they couldn’t afford menstrual supplies, she took action.
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Fabiana Pierre-Louis confirmed as first Black female justice on the N.J. Supreme Court
Her nomination to the state’s highest court was confirmed by a unanimous vote in the state Senate.
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Yes, women could vote after the 19th Amendment — but not all women. Or men
The 19th amendment secured all women the right to vote, but in practice, many women of color were excluded. This continues to resonate today due to voter suppression.
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At the Constitution Center, who made the 19th Amendment, and who was left out
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia opens its exhibition on women and voting on the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
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N.J. committee unanimously approves Pierre-Louis for state Supreme Court
If her nomination is confirmed by the state Senate, Fabiana Pierre-Louis would be the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in New Jersey.
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Billy Penn
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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