Sex and Gender

Personhood Advocates Pledge to Try Again in Mississippi

After failing to pass a ballot measure outlawing all abortions in 2011, activists are back at it.

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| Wed Mar. 6, 2013 4:00 AM PST
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Arkansas Gov. and Legislature Locked in Fight Over Abortion Bans

The state is on its way to passing the nation's most restrictive abortion law.

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| Tue Mar. 5, 2013 9:49 AM PST
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Yes, Potential Senate Candidate Ashley Judd Has Gotten Naked on Screen. So Have These Political Figures.

Much like Judd, a certain two-term governor of California was also naked a lot on-screen before running for office.

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| Mon Mar. 4, 2013 1:47 PM PST

MAPS: Did Your Congressmember Vote Against the Violence Against Women Act?

After a year and a half delay, VAWA reauthorization passed on Thursday. Here's how your elected officials voted.

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| Fri Mar. 1, 2013 11:25 AM PST

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Ashley Judd in DC: I'm a Three-Time Rape Survivor

The actress and public health advocate tells George Washington students to redirect their shame.

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| Fri Mar. 1, 2013 2:03 PM PST

In South Dakota, Women Can't Think on Weekends

The South Dakota legislature passed a bill excluding weekends and holidays from its 72-hour abortion waiting period.

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| Fri Mar. 1, 2013 9:14 AM PST

GOP Caves, Stops Blocking Violence Against Women Act

After more than a year of fighting, Congress passes the Violence Against Women Act.

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| Thu Feb. 28, 2013 10:39 AM PST
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Ashley Judd Is Not the Next Todd Akin

The possible Kentucky Senate candidate speaks her mind. That doesn't make her crazy.

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| Tue Feb. 26, 2013 6:02 AM PST

Rights Groups to GOP: Stop Watering Down the Violence Against Women Act

Advocacy groups say the GOP has weakened the Violence Against Women Act.

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| Mon Feb. 25, 2013 10:55 AM PST

The Women's Movement's Next 50 Years

You've come a long way, baby—or have you?

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| Thu Feb. 21, 2013 2:08 PM PST
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Revealed: Morning-After Pill Not Making Women Slutty

These four charts show who uses emergency contraception, and how.

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| Fri Feb. 15, 2013 4:00 AM PST

Minimum Wage Boost Would Help Women Most

Obama announced a push for a higher minimum wage in his state of the union address. It would help women and their families most.

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| Thu Feb. 14, 2013 7:40 AM PST

Make Way for Princess, Maya Rudolph's Prince Tribute Band

The former SNL star's cover band grooves on the line between parody and tribute.

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| Mon Feb. 11, 2013 4:00 AM PST
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"We're Not Going to Be Pushed Around by the Antis"

Julie Burkhart is working to bring abortion care back to Wichita.

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| Mon Feb. 11, 2013 4:00 AM PST

Underweight Babies Linked to Air Pollution

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| Fri Feb. 8, 2013 7:52 AM PST

The 49ers' Embarrassing Gay-Unfriendly Fumble

The Niners were the first NFL team to make an "It Gets Better" video. About that…

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| Fri Feb. 1, 2013 11:01 AM PST

Obama Admin Widens Exemption for Contraception Coverage

The Department of Health and Human Services has broadened its definition of religious employers that are exempt from Obamacare's contraception mandate.

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| Fri Feb. 1, 2013 10:46 AM PST

North Dakota Lawmakers Have Plenty of Anti-Abortion Bills to Choose From

It was a busy week in ND.

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| Fri Feb. 1, 2013 8:12 AM PST

South Dakota Bill Implies Women Can't Think on Weekends

South Dakota tries to make its strict waiting period for abortions even more restrictive.

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| Thu Jan. 31, 2013 10:48 AM PST

Arkansas Advances Anti-Abortion "Heartbeat" Bill

The bill could effectively criminalize all abortions in the state.

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| Wed Jan. 30, 2013 2:41 PM PST