The Christian Right has long demanded the right to be exempted from laws and policies on “religious liberty” grounds. A recent Indiana case suggests that the courts may finally be willing to extend the same religious liberty to abortion seekers.
Do our leaders reflect the diversity of our people? Insights and analysis on gender and representation in federal positions.
Anti-trans legislation is increasing in state legislatures. Do Americans approve of these attacks on transgender rights?
Marriage equality was a victory, but more adults are opting for non-traditional domestic and family structures. Policymakers can do more to protect all adult relationships equally under the law.
Republican women lawmakers have increasingly become the face of antiabortion legislation across US states. Their “pro-woman” strategy claims that restricting abortion is in women’s best interest.
Public Domain, https://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse45/40042021203/in/album-72157705026626261/Republican women in Congress have grown in numbers, and in their conservatism. Conservatism helped them win, but it is a barrier to deepening the bench.
Working class legislators are more likely to be women of color than any other group. Electing more of them could help restore trust in government.
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