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U.S. District Judge Esther Salas
Courts & Law

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.

5 years ago

In this July 23, 2020, file image from video, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks on the House floor on Capitol Hill in Washington. (House Television via AP, File)
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Finn Nahill holds a new drivers license, which uses the gender-neutral designation
Community

Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option

PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.

6 years ago

In this Aug. 26, 2016, file photo, a one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills is displayed in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Courts & Law

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.

6 years ago

The Supreme Court (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

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.

6 years ago

NPR
Community

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.

6 years ago

The Supreme Court building in Washington
NPR
Courts & Law

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.

6 years ago

Mamie Brown and her son Edward
NPR
Community

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.

6 years ago

Tayyib Smith (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
Broke in Philly

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.

6 years ago

VinChelle is putting on a virtual show for Philly PrideFACEBOOK / VINCHELLE
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s Black drag queens pay it forward with show supporting Black Lives Matter

Performers say it’s still important to celebrate Pride.

6 years ago

The exterior of the Planned Parenthood Reproductive Health Services Center is seen in St. Louis, Mo., on May 30, 2019. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Trump administration to Planned Parenthood: Return coronavirus relief funds

The Small Business Administration is asking Planned local Parenthood affiliates to return funds received under a coronavirus relief program.

6 years ago

(Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Education
Billy Penn

Philly students can now officially change their school district names, thrilling LGBTQ advocates

The move is an unexpected side effect of the switch to remote learning.

6 years ago

National Guard soldiers help with coronavirus response
Health

Coronavirus update: Pa. Health Department pilots new drug, begins broader nursing home testing

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health said Wednesday that it is working to distribute an antiviral drug, remdesivir, to hospitals across the commonwealth.

6 years ago

Birth control pills in 1976 in New York. The birth control pill was approved by the FDA 60 years ago this week. (Bettmann/Getty Images)
NPR
Health

How the approval of the birth control pill 60 years ago helped change lives

When the pill was approved in 1960, women had few relatively few contraceptive options, and the pill offered more reliability and convenience than methods like condoms.

6 years ago

Melonie Johnson
Community

Melonie Johnson to be new president of Borgata casino

Melonie Johnson is believed to be Atlantic City's Borgata casino first African-American woman to serve as a casino president.

6 years ago

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