SCOTUS Rules Anti-Abortion Group Lacks Standing to Bring Suit WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2024 – Today, the Supreme Court ruled the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine lacked standing to challenge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of...
NEWS: The states where abortion is on the ballot in November
by Repro Health Watch | May 23, 2024 | Repro Health Watch
Plenty has happened with abortion access in the nearly two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. State laws have been changing constantly, new bans have taken effect, and there have been a slew of lawsuits and ballot measures. There are total bans on abortion with very limited exceptions in 14 states.
What Disability Reproductive Equity Day Means to Me
by Marissa Ditkowsky | May 23, 2024 | Reproductive Rights
Today, we observe the first ever Disability Reproductive Equity Day. Disability Economic Justice Counsel Marissa Ditkowsky, who identifies as a multiply-disabled woman, talks about her personal experiences and why this day is so important to her.
The Global Jewish Table
by Emily Roe | May 22, 2024 | Other
This month as we mark Jewish American heritage month, there are many reasons why I cherish my Jewish identity
How a Young Lawyer’s Mental Health Journey Fuels Her Advocacy Work
by Marissa Ditkowsky | May 20, 2024 | Other
To acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month this May, DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy sat down with Marissa Ditkowsky, disability economic justice counsel at the nonprofit National Partnership for Women & Families and adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL).
NEWS: Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by telehealth
by Repro Health Watch | May 16, 2024 | Repro Health Watch
In the 18 months following the Supreme Court’s decision that ended federal protection for abortion, the number of abortions in the U.S. has continued to grow, according to The Society of Family Planning’s WeCount project.
First Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Rolls Out With Help From WNBA
by Meera Rajput | May 16, 2024 | Reproductive Rights
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese… and Opill! As the WNBA gets underway, there’s so much to be excited about but did you know how the League is bringing its power to the fight to protect access to contraception?
New Bill Mental Health and MAMA Aims to Break Barriers and Advance Maternal Health
by Nasida Meher | May 15, 2024 | Maternal Health
Maternal mental health conditions affect one in five women and can lead to adverse health outcomes for both mothers and infants. That’s why we’re so glad Congress has introduced the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act to support mental health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Equitable Pay & the WNBA
by Brittany Williams | May 14, 2024 | Fair Pay
Today marks the official kickoff of the WNBA basketball season. From pre-season sellouts to record views, the spotlight is on the WNBA. The topic of equal pay for athletes has also taken center stage.
NEWS: Millions of Latinas stand to be impacted by abortion bans in Florida and Arizona
by Repro Health Watch | May 9, 2024 | Repro Health Watch
Millions of Latinx Floridians and Arizonans started off the month of May with new and looming restrictions on their reproductive health decisions.
Why Paid Leave Is the Best Mother’s Day Gift
by Molly Kozlowski | May 8, 2024 | Paid Leave
For the mothers balancing the paid and unpaid labor keeping families afloat, we can do better than just flowers this Mother’s Day. A paid leave plan for all would give our superheroes the time they need to be human.
How are AANHPI Women Faring in the Economy? | #JobsDay May 2024
by Anwesha Majumder, Katherine Gallagher Robbins | May 3, 2024 | Fair Pay
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women face economic discrimination in the labor market and topline data fail to tell the whole story.
The Silent and Often Invisible Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls – No More Stolen Sisters
by Gina Jackson | May 3, 2024 | Other
On Missing or Murdered Indigenous Women’s Awareness Day, we remember the many lives shattered or lost, and commit to working with Native communities to find justice and keep families safe.