Women's Movements & the Law

Last week, Women’s March announced the fifth action of their Ten Actions in 100 Days campaign — a direct response to the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, which began with the march in Washington D.C. (and marches all over the world) on…

March is Women's History Month (WHM), which means it's both a retrospective time to look back over the achievements of women throughout history, and a progressive time to look ahead to the accomplishments of women today and tomorrow. One of the best…

13 insightful podcasts on women, feminism and gender equality.

Here's my list, what books are on yours? Send us your favorite, your top five or top 10. Let’s build the nonfiction canon of women’s history! Take a break over the holidays and email us at editors@womensenews.org.

Empowering all women, and year round!

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment by reading some of these 20 books about women's suffrage. Books for all ages are included.

If you're looking for feminist podcast recommendations, we’ve got you covered. AWID staff have curated a list of their favorite podcast episodes that showcase Feminist Power in Action.

Films Archive - Women's Voices Now

I’m signing the Reproductive Health Act into law, making Illinois the most progressive state in the nation for women’s reproductive rights. Watch live:

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Judge excoriates ‘unprecedented scheme’ to deny women abortion right as law faces uncertain future

Law enforcement official confirms arrest and charge but police do not say under which law Lizelle Herrera charged

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A Texas judge on Tuesday blocked officials from enforcing a dormant 1925 abortion ban.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Friday that the federal government will ask the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court decision on a restrictive Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.

The case comes to the high court as advocates on both sides of the abortion debate are questioning the court's commitment to its Roe v. Wade decision.

Expect a challenge to Arizona's anti-abortion laws and a threat of prosecution for abortion providers after Roe v. Wade was repealed, experts say.

Police fired tear gas to disperse abortion rights backers demonstrating  from outside the Arizona Capitol Friday night, forcing lawmakers to huddle briefly in a basement inside the building as they rushed to complete their 2022 session

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Pima County Superior Court ruled Friday to lift the injunction on a pre-statehood ban.

Resignation comes after a New York state investigation concluded Cuomo had sexually harassed at least 11 women.

09.28.2021 – (PRESS RELEASE) Tonight, a federal district court judge granted a request by Arizona physicians and advocates to

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All Planned Parenthood Arizona locations and at least four independent clinics are pausing abortions in the wake of Friday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Dr Alan Braid of San Antonio became the first provider to reveal he violated the law in a Washington Post opinion piece

The lawsuit challenges provisions in the bill that ban certain abortions and equate fetuses to people.

“I never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances,” Cuomo said.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 10-6 that Charter Day School violated three female students’ equal protection rights.

On Oct. 7, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 331, or the “Silenced No More Act,” which updates existing laws to place new restrictions on...