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Today, gender bias continues to create huge barriers for many women. Ongoing struggles include ensuring equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence.
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Brett Kavanaugh

Sep 17, 2018

A Full Investigation Is Needed Into the Sexual Assault Allegations Against Brett Kavanaugh

A Full Investigation Is Needed Into the Sexual Assault Allegations Against Brett Kavanaugh
Maplewood Missouri

Sep 12, 2018

A Missouri Town Will Finally Stop Banishing Residents for Reporting Domestic Violence

A Missouri Town Will Finally Stop Banishing Residents for Reporting Domestic Violence
Women's Suffrage

Aug 24, 2018

Celebrate Women’s Suffrage, but Don't Whitewash the Movement's Racism

Celebrate Women’s Suffrage, but Don't Whitewash the Movement's Racism
Women Protesting

Aug 16, 2018

Our Vision for Achieving Gender Justice In the Trump Era and Beyond

Our Vision for Achieving Gender Justice In the Trump Era and Beyond
Women's March 2017

Aug 13, 2018

12 Things Other Countries Have Done to Promote Gender Equity

12 Things Other Countries Have Done to Promote Gender Equity
Cell phone

Aug 10, 2018

Across New York, People of Color and the Poor Can Face Eviction for Calling 911

Across New York, People of Color and the Poor Can Face Eviction for Calling 911
Jeff Sessions

Aug 7, 2018

Jeff Sessions’ Illegal Attacks on Asylum Seekers

Jeff Sessions’ Illegal Attacks on Asylum Seekers
NYPBA v. CCRB

Jul 31, 2018

NYPD Police Officers Union Wants to Keep Sexual Misconduct Under Wraps

NYPD Police Officers Union Wants to Keep Sexual Misconduct Under Wraps
Father holding daughter's hand

Jun 15, 2018

Dads Are Stepping Up Their Fight to Receive Fair Parental Leave

Dads Are Stepping Up Their Fight to Receive Fair Parental Leave
Kathleen Stanley

May 25, 2018

The Fairfax, Virginia, Fire Department Is Sexist

The Fairfax, Virginia, Fire Department Is Sexist