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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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Jan 29, 2015

Paycheck Fairness Act: 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act of 1963

Paycheck Fairness Act: 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act of 1963

Jan 26, 2015

On Women's Health, the House Trades One Bad Idea for Another

On Women's Health, the House Trades One Bad Idea for Another

Jan 23, 2015

Will Justice Scalia Be the Savior of the Fair Housing Act?

Will Justice Scalia Be the Savior of the Fair Housing Act?

Jan 21, 2015

The House's #TBT – Roll Backs on Women's Health

The House's #TBT – Roll Backs on Women's Health

Jan 21, 2015

Will the Supreme Court Demolish An Iconic Civil Rights Law?

Will the Supreme Court Demolish An Iconic Civil Rights Law?
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Jan 20, 2015

From the Fair Housing Act to Ferguson: Where You Live Impacts How You're Policed

From the Fair Housing Act to Ferguson: Where You Live Impacts How You're Policed

Jan 16, 2015

Supreme Court Decision Could Be Crucial to Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors

Supreme Court Decision Could Be Crucial to Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors

Jan 15, 2015

Sometimes It Only Takes An Hour to Get the Picture: This Single-Sex Program Won't Fly

Sometimes It Only Takes An Hour to Get the Picture: This Single-Sex Program Won't Fly

Dec 23, 2014

VICTORY! Federal Jury Holds Catholic School Accountable for Sex Discrimination

VICTORY! Federal Jury Holds Catholic School Accountable for Sex Discrimination

Dec 16, 2014

Amidst the Budget Chaos, Long-Awaited Abortion Coverage for Women in the Peace Corps

Amidst the Budget Chaos, Long-Awaited Abortion Coverage for Women in the Peace Corps