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NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYS Senate passes prison reform bill aiming to promote health and human rights of incarcerated pregnant people | amNewYork

The CARE Act mandates basic prenatal and postpartum healthcare for incarcerated pregnant individuals and their children in New York State.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why abortion rights in the UK are getting more and more perilous

Legal ramifications for women seeking abortions in England are severe, impacting their safety and healthcare trust.
There is a growing trend of legal prosecutions against women for abortion-related offenses.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Illegal abortion accused 'shocked' by pregnancy

A woman unexpectedly pregnant at 26 weeks faces trial for an illegal abortion, believing she was under the legal limit for such procedures.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Abortion pill inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu dies aged 98

Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, passed away at 98, leaving a legacy of women's rights and healthcare advancements.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYS Senate passes prison reform bill aiming to promote health and human rights of incarcerated pregnant people | amNewYork

The CARE Act mandates basic prenatal and postpartum healthcare for incarcerated pregnant individuals and their children in New York State.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why abortion rights in the UK are getting more and more perilous

Legal ramifications for women seeking abortions in England are severe, impacting their safety and healthcare trust.
There is a growing trend of legal prosecutions against women for abortion-related offenses.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Illegal abortion accused 'shocked' by pregnancy

A woman unexpectedly pregnant at 26 weeks faces trial for an illegal abortion, believing she was under the legal limit for such procedures.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Abortion pill inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu dies aged 98

Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, passed away at 98, leaving a legacy of women's rights and healthcare advancements.
#film
Independent films
fromKqed
1 month ago

'April' Is a Grimly Spellbinding Indictment of Patriarchy

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' explores themes of trauma, isolation, and judgment in a haunting narrative centered around women's reproductive experiences.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago

The 20 Best Films of 2025 So Far | Features | Roger Ebert

The film industry saw both challenges and triumphs in 2025, with a few standout films emerging despite controversies around A.I. and mid-budget movies.
Independent films
fromKqed
1 month ago

'April' Is a Grimly Spellbinding Indictment of Patriarchy

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' explores themes of trauma, isolation, and judgment in a haunting narrative centered around women's reproductive experiences.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago

The 20 Best Films of 2025 So Far | Features | Roger Ebert

The film industry saw both challenges and triumphs in 2025, with a few standout films emerging despite controversies around A.I. and mid-budget movies.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Outrage as sugar cane workers in India still being pushed' into having hysterectomies

Women in Maharashtra's sugar cane fields face pressure to undergo unnecessary hysterectomies for economic survival.
#documentary
#feminism
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Susan Brownmiller dies at 90; her landmark book, Against Our Will,' reshaped conversations on rape and sexual assault

Susan Brownmiller, a leading feminist author known for her work on sexual assault, has died at the age of 90.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Susan Brownmiller dies at 90; her landmark book, Against Our Will,' reshaped conversations on rape and sexual assault

Susan Brownmiller, a leading feminist author known for her work on sexual assault, has died at the age of 90.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
#history
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

In Spain, a chat on the doorstep is a custom worth preserving in the digital age | Maria Ramirez

No new ban on older women sitting outdoors exists; the police urged respect for public space instead.
#blake-lively
#abortion-access
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Maine will let abortion-pill prescribers keep their names off labels

Maine's new law allows healthcare providers to use facility names instead of personal names on abortion medication labels for safety.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Demand for later abortions is on the rise in the US. Clinics that perform them are disappearing

Boulder abortion clinic's closure complicates access to later-term abortions amid rising demand post-Roe v. Wade.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Maine will let abortion-pill prescribers keep their names off labels

Maine's new law allows healthcare providers to use facility names instead of personal names on abortion medication labels for safety.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Demand for later abortions is on the rise in the US. Clinics that perform them are disappearing

Boulder abortion clinic's closure complicates access to later-term abortions amid rising demand post-Roe v. Wade.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

How ordinary men became unpaid Taliban enforcers in their own homes

Fathers in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan are forced to enforce oppressive gender laws on their daughters to protect them from Taliban repercussions.
#supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Radical Right Turn Is About Restoring Patriarchy, Plain and Simple

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson represents a significant setback for women's rights, influenced by patriarchal grievances and political strategies.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Unexpected Triumph That Followed the Overturning of "Roe"

Despite the tragedy of lost access to abortion, there has been an unexpected increase in accessibility and affordability in some regions post-Dobbs.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Radical Right Turn Is About Restoring Patriarchy, Plain and Simple

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson represents a significant setback for women's rights, influenced by patriarchal grievances and political strategies.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Unexpected Triumph That Followed the Overturning of "Roe"

Despite the tragedy of lost access to abortion, there has been an unexpected increase in accessibility and affordability in some regions post-Dobbs.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Jim Shepard on Catastrophes and Timing

"As our sense of norms and national unity have disintegrated, I've become more fascinated with those historical cultures in which both were strong, if not so strong as to often seem oppressive."
London politics
#sexual-assault
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I was sexually assaulted while in the military. I had planned my suicide, then I discovered I was pregnant.

Kori Cioca's experience reveals the toxic culture in the military and its prolonged impact on survivors of sexual assault.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape

Four former housekeepers accuse Smokey Robinson of repeated sexual assault while working for him, seeking $50 million in damages.
#jk-rowling
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

J.K. Rowling uses 'Harry Potter' wealth to fund anti-transgender organization

J.K. Rowling is establishing a fund to support legal battles against transgender rights, promoting a controversial agenda on women's sex-based rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

J.K. Rowling uses 'Harry Potter' wealth to fund anti-transgender organization

J.K. Rowling is establishing a fund to support legal battles against transgender rights, promoting a controversial agenda on women's sex-based rights.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Is the Safest City in the World for Women Traveling Solo-and It's Not in Europe or the U.S.

Dubai is recognized as the safest city for solo female travelers, based on comprehensive safety ratings and tourism metrics.
#gender-equality
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 week ago

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.
Women
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Study finds women still get screwed on orgasms - and the blame doesn't just fall on men

Research reveals an 'Orgasm Pursuit Gap' where women's orgasms are deprioritized compared to men's, impacting sexual satisfaction.
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 week ago

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides

The murder of Colombian model Maria Jose Estupinan highlights systemic failures in protecting women from violence, sparking outrage over increasing femicides.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Bay Area city gets settlement in AI pornography case, while Deepnude' owner remains defiant

AI technology is under legal scrutiny for enabling non-consensual image modifications, with one company settling but others contesting the lawsuit.
#world-war-ii
SF LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
SF LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Imane Khelif must undergo 'mandatory sex testing' to compete in Olympics

World Boxing mandates sex testing for women's competitors, specifically naming Imane Khelif amidst controversies over gender verification.
#activism
Women
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Meet the Jailed Husband of Iran's Most Prominent Women's Rights Defender

Reza Khandan faced arrest for advocating women's rights in Iran, demonstrating resilience against governmental oppression.
Women
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Meet the Jailed Husband of Iran's Most Prominent Women's Rights Defender

Reza Khandan faced arrest for advocating women's rights in Iran, demonstrating resilience against governmental oppression.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The Devastating History of Baby Relinquishment

Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide anonymous surrender for infants, but lack reliable data on their effectiveness and implications for women's rights.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Three things in life are certain - death, taxes and your OnlyFans nudes being leaked': how women's sexuality is hijacked online

Davies's book highlights the pervasive issue of non-consensual sharing of intimate photos and the misogyny that fuels it.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Pounces on Gavin Newsom in Trans Athletes Rant: The Governor, Himself, Said It Is UNFAIR'

Trump criticizes California's policies on transgender athletes in women's sports amid controversy.
#abortion
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Abortion arrest: Recording reveals police concern

Concerns arise over the police's handling of abortion-related arrests, particularly in sensitive circumstances involving vulnerable women.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Ayana chose to have an abortion due to personal and economic pressures, understanding her limits as a mother of three.
Her experience reflects wider societal challenges surrounding access to abortion and the political debates fueling division.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Abortion arrest: Recording reveals police concern

Concerns arise over the police's handling of abortion-related arrests, particularly in sensitive circumstances involving vulnerable women.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Ayana chose to have an abortion due to personal and economic pressures, understanding her limits as a mother of three.
Her experience reflects wider societal challenges surrounding access to abortion and the political debates fueling division.
#athletics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon still runs most days. She shared 3 tips for getting fit at any age.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon still runs most days. She shared 3 tips for getting fit at any age.

Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

In Mexico, Songs for Women who Kill Their Abusers

Vivir Quintana’s new album highlights the injustices faced by women who kill abusive partners in Mexico, often facing legal repercussions instead of protection.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Why Iran 'cannot turn back time' on public hijab rule DW 05/21/2025

Iran's hijab policy reflects growing tensions between traditional mandates and women's rights movements in a changing social landscape.
#equality-act
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour to cancel its women's conference after supreme court gender ruling

Labour cancels women's conference and restricts all-women shortlists amidst legal concerns.
The decision has drawn criticism from gender rights groups.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour to cancel its women's conference after supreme court gender ruling

Labour cancels women's conference and restricts all-women shortlists amidst legal concerns.
The decision has drawn criticism from gender rights groups.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump is using his assault on government to retaliate against women | Judith Levine

Federal judge blocks Justice Department from cancelling ABA grants citing retaliation against anti-Trump stance.
#voting-rights
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Republicans are attacking childcare funding. Their goal? To push women out of the workforce | Moira Donegan

Proposed White House budget initially eliminated Head Start funding, reflecting ongoing debates about childcare and women's roles in society.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Nancy Mace Has Blunt Response as Transgender Activist Arrested for Death Threats Against Her

We live in fear every day, looking over our shoulders because these trans activists fuel violence, she said. And yet not one Democrat has spoken up to say it's wrong.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Polish election: Tusk party urged to show it is not deceiving women' on abortion

This is the election that will let us know how much of a chance we have to push through with an actual legislative change.
UK politics
Law
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Louisiana Opens Second Case Against New York Doctor Who Mailed Abortion Pills

Anti-abortion states are intensifying efforts to regulate abortions beyond their borders, particularly targeting providers who send abortion pills to their states.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle

This was a horrific experience for me. I was left broken and suicidal by my encounter with him. I can't eat. I was close to ending my life.
UK news
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Yield To Disrespectful Men' As Republican Tells Her To Stop Addressing the Camera'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed Medicaid cuts and emphasized the need for exemptions related to women's health issues, notably after miscarriages.
#abortion-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The right to abortion is under threat in Britain. Secure it now or risk losing it | Stella Creasy

Opening the Pandora's box of abortion reform is something no one should do without the confidence that they are able to manage the resulting chaos.
UK politics
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Garbage reveal furious new song "Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty"

Garbage's new single critiques toxic masculinity and highlights the war on women in America.
Black Lives Matter
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Fiona Apple Returns With First New Song in 5 Years, "Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)"

Fiona Apple's new song focuses on the injustice of cash-bail systems affecting jailed mothers.
The song is inspired by Apple's experiences observing court hearings advocating for jailed mothers.
#hefazat-e-islam
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Bangladeshi Islamists protest proposal for women's rights DW 05/03/2025

Thousands rallied in Dhaka supporting Hefazat-e-Islam against government proposals for women's rights, demonstrating significant public opposition to changes in religious inheritance laws.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Bangladeshi Islamists protest proposal for women's rights DW 05/03/2025

Thousands rallied in Dhaka supporting Hefazat-e-Islam against government proposals for women's rights, demonstrating significant public opposition to changes in religious inheritance laws.
#reproductive-health
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Women from this California region are leading the nation in delaying motherhood

Bay Area women are increasingly delaying motherhood, embracing careers and life experiences, leading to a rise in childbirth among those aged 40 and older.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Women from this California region are leading the nation in delaying motherhood

Bay Area women are increasingly delaying motherhood, embracing careers and life experiences, leading to a rise in childbirth among those aged 40 and older.
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK gender ruling ignites debate over trans-inclusive services at women's refuges

Trans-inclusive policies in support services are generally not problematic, as highlighted by Katie Russell from SARSVL.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I don't date at all now': one woman's journey into the darkest corners of the manosphere

I was the one shamed, she says, I was the first person I knew of that this had happened to, so there was no blueprint to follow.
Women in technology
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Frances Power Cobbe and Mary Lloyd: A Love Story - San Francisco Bay Times

"The notion that a man's wife is his PROPERTY in the sense in which a horse is his property, is the fatal root of incalculable evil and misery."
SF LGBT
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Trump admin speaker at UNPFII met with silence - High Country News

"The United States remains committed to promoting the rights and well-being of Indigenous women and girls," said Heartney, emphasizing a gap between U.S. claims and Indigenous leaders' concerns.
Online Community Development
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland's witchcraft laws

The Witches Tartan celebrates the memory of over 2,500 people executed during the Scottish witch trials, recognizing their suffering and the ongoing quest for justice.
Women in technology
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Her Abortion Drama Won Praise, but Not in Her Native Country

Dea Kulumbegashvili highlights the complexities of women's rights in Georgia through her powerful films, navigating societal taboos and political sensitivities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on the UK supreme court's equality ruling: a clear legal line, a blurred social one | Editorial

UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies that sex under equality legislation is biological sex, affecting trans rights and women's rights.
The judgment has implications for legal definitions but creates social tensions regarding trans rights and women's privacy.
Women
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

More women are ditching the idea of marriage, according to study: 'You can enjoy life alone'

US women embrace single life, rejecting traditional marriage pressures.
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