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Portraits From the Women’s Wave
Jan 19, 2019 The voices from the Women’s March praise the goals of the protest while remaining critical of its faults.Portraits From the Women’s Wave
Jan 19, 2019#CancelKavanaugh Protest Gives Platform for Sexual Assault Survivors
Oct 5, 2018 For sexual assault survivors in the #MeToo movement, Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation is more than politics: It's personal.
‘Pink Tax’ Applies to Mortgages, Cars and Other Markets, Report Finds
Aug 26, 2018 A congressional watchdog agency says women pay more than men for items that extend far beyond the toiletry section, such as big-ticket, gender-neutral goods and services.
D.C. Metro Considers Separate Trains for ‘Unite the Right’ White Nationalist Rally
Aug 4, 2018 Transit agency seeks to head off clashes as the event moves to the nation’s capital from Charlottesville, Va., but critics and union officials are angry at any plan that accommodates white supremacists.
Bill Would Ban Federal Officers From ‘Consensual’ Sex With Those in Custody
Jul 28, 2018 In 31 states, federal law enforcement officials can legally claim that sexual acts with people in custody are consensual. A bipartisan bill aims to close this astounding loophole.
Sick of Student Loans? Some Schools Offer to Take Part of Future Earnings Instead
Jul 21, 2018 Norwich University is the latest college to adopt the approach. Though the alternative to student loans is being praised, some critics warn of unintended consequences.
When Local Newspapers Fold, Taxpayers Take a Hit in the Wallet
Jul 7, 2018 The closures result in lower voter turnout and decreased political accountability, and that generates a financial cost.
Nationwide Protests: ‘Families Belong Together’ No Matter Their Legal Status
Jun 15, 2018 Demonstrations by Families Belong Together aim at separation of immigrant families in U.S. detention centers.