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The disparity in Biden’s White House is slightly smaller than it was in Trump’s, but women still earn less. The biggest difference, though, is in their policies.

In 2025, women's representation in state government increased overall, except for White women, according to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP).

Guaranteed income programs, even for just a few months, can provide the stability for formerly incarcerated parents to rebuild relationships with their children.

Outrage over the "good genes" ad comes in a time of heightened concerns about white supremacy and its historical ties to eugenics.

Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.

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Self-induced medication abortions are likely to become more common in states that ban the procedure. The practice is safe, but not always easy.

Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, is proud of the pace at which her state has moved to address the harrowing crisis facing Indigenous people. Twenty years ago, when she worked as a ...

A wave of lawsuits — including against major companies — is coming after the PUMP Act gave employees the right to sue over a lack of workplace accommodations.

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.