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Occupational segregation is a primary driver of the pay gap, with feminized jobs earning less. Since the 1960s, pink collar workers – including secretaries in higher education – have fought for comparable worth to revalue “women’s work.”

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Anti-trans legislation is increasing in state legislatures. Do Americans approve of these attacks on transgender rights?

Condom on banana to depict comprehensive sex education.

Comprehensive sex education is effective and supported by most Americans. Why is it not the standard in US public schools?

The past few years have witnessed attacks on diversity in public education. This map reflects tracks anti-diversity and pro-diversity bills in state legislatures.

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Student debt is a crisis for women, particularly women of color. How did we get here?

National School Walkout against gun violence

The epidemic of gun violence in schools has prompted some politicians and schools to push for greater security measures. We spoke to experts about how to best prevent school shootings and make schools safer for marginalized students.