Staff / TruthdigJun 29, 2016
After the court handed a sweeping victory to abortion rights advocates, there was a torrent of analysis on what it means and what comes next. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Rose AguilarJun 13, 2016
Dawn Porter’s “Trapped”—which airs June 20 on PBS—explores the effects of restrictive abortion laws in Texas and other parts of the country. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
By Rose AguilarJun 9, 2016
As the Supreme Court considers its stance on the contentious Texas law, Stephanie Toti, senior counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights, weighs in on how it has affected women’s health care. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
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Kasia Anderson / TruthdigJul 27, 2015
President Obama continued his diplomatic visit to Kenya on Sunday with a speech focusing on gender issues including sexual violence, education and the forced marriage of minors. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 29, 2013
A law passed by the Saudi Arabian cabinet this week bans violence against women and children in the home as well as in the workplace. Such behavior, which up until now had been considered a “private matter” in the country, will be punishable with penalties of $1,300 to $13,000 and as much as a year in prison. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 10, 2013
Many women deal with verbal abuse their whole lives -- at home, at work or merely walking down the street. Now, some U.K. writers are meeting with a deluge of Internet threats for speaking their minds in public arenas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJan 7, 2013
“We want the world to know her real name," the devastated dad told The Sunday People newspaper. “My daughter didn’t do anything wrong; she died while protecting herself." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJan 4, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including the start of the 113th Congress, the GOP continues its war against women and two more states weigh legalizing gay marriage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Monte Wolverton, Cagle CartoonsDec 31, 2012Dig deeper
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