Gender
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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