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SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Trump Pounces on Gavin Newsom in Trans Athletes Rant: The Governor, Himself, Said It Is UNFAIR'

Trump criticizes California's policies on transgender athletes in women's sports amid controversy.
#abortion
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Abortion arrest: Recording reveals police concern

Concerns arise over the police's handling of abortion-related arrests, particularly in sensitive circumstances involving vulnerable women.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Illegal abortion accused 'shocked' by pregnancy

A woman unexpectedly pregnant at 26 weeks faces trial for an illegal abortion, believing she was under the legal limit for such procedures.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Ayana chose to have an abortion due to personal and economic pressures, understanding her limits as a mother of three.
Her experience reflects wider societal challenges surrounding access to abortion and the political debates fueling division.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Abortion arrest: Recording reveals police concern

Concerns arise over the police's handling of abortion-related arrests, particularly in sensitive circumstances involving vulnerable women.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Illegal abortion accused 'shocked' by pregnancy

A woman unexpectedly pregnant at 26 weeks faces trial for an illegal abortion, believing she was under the legal limit for such procedures.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Ayana chose to have an abortion due to personal and economic pressures, understanding her limits as a mother of three.
Her experience reflects wider societal challenges surrounding access to abortion and the political debates fueling division.
more#abortion
#athletics
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Women in technology

The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon still runs most days. She shared 3 tips for getting fit at any age.

fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Women in technology

The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon still runs most days. She shared 3 tips for getting fit at any age.

more#athletics
#justice-system
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

In Mexico, Songs for Women who Kill Their Abusers

Vivir Quintana’s new album highlights the injustices faced by women who kill abusive partners in Mexico, often facing legal repercussions instead of protection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
UK politics

Shabana Mahmood warned of risk to pregnant women in halting Sentencing Council guidelines

The new bill by Shabana Mahmood risks increasing incarceration of pregnant women by disregarding existing guidelines meant to protect their health.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

In Mexico, Songs for Women who Kill Their Abusers

Vivir Quintana’s new album highlights the injustices faced by women who kill abusive partners in Mexico, often facing legal repercussions instead of protection.
more#justice-system
#history
more#history
Women
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Why Iran 'cannot turn back time' on public hijab rule DW 05/21/2025

Iran's hijab policy reflects growing tensions between traditional mandates and women's rights movements in a changing social landscape.
#equality-act
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That's all we wanted | Sonia Sodha

The Supreme Court ruling reinforces the importance of protecting women's rights and spaces against recent interpretations favoring gender identity.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that only biologically female individuals qualify as women, excluding transgender individuals from this legal definition.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court affirmed that the definition of woman under the Equality Act is based on biological sex, not gender identity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

What does the UK Supreme Court ruling mean for transgender women?

The UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies that 'woman' in the Equality Act refers to biological women, affecting transgender rights significantly.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

JK Rowling celebrates after UK Supreme Court rules that trans women are not legally women

J.K. Rowling celebrated a Supreme Court ruling stating transgender women are not legally women, praising the activists behind the case.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That's all we wanted | Sonia Sodha

The Supreme Court ruling reinforces the importance of protecting women's rights and spaces against recent interpretations favoring gender identity.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that only biologically female individuals qualify as women, excluding transgender individuals from this legal definition.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court affirmed that the definition of woman under the Equality Act is based on biological sex, not gender identity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

What does the UK Supreme Court ruling mean for transgender women?

The UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies that 'woman' in the Equality Act refers to biological women, affecting transgender rights significantly.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

JK Rowling celebrates after UK Supreme Court rules that trans women are not legally women

J.K. Rowling celebrated a Supreme Court ruling stating transgender women are not legally women, praising the activists behind the case.
more#equality-act
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump is using his assault on government to retaliate against women | Judith Levine

Federal judge blocks Justice Department from cancelling ABA grants citing retaliation against anti-Trump stance.
US Elections
fromtime.com
1 week ago

The SAVE Act Could Threaten Voting Access for Many WomenAnd Repeat History

The SAVE Act could severely limit voting rights for American women, reminiscent of past discriminatory legislation.
#abortion-rights
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

From Roe to woes, the days SCOTUS hit 'undo' on half a century of progress

The Supreme Court's decisions significantly impact women's rights and affirmative action, altering the landscape of education and equality in the U.S.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

From Roe to woes, the days SCOTUS hit 'undo' on half a century of progress

The Supreme Court's decisions significantly impact women's rights and affirmative action, altering the landscape of education and equality in the U.S.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
more#abortion-rights
#gender-equality
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides

The murder of Colombian model Maria Jose Estupinan highlights systemic failures in protecting women from violence, sparking outrage over increasing femicides.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides

The murder of Colombian model Maria Jose Estupinan highlights systemic failures in protecting women from violence, sparking outrage over increasing femicides.
more#gender-equality
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why abortion rights in the UK are getting more and more perilous

Legal ramifications for women seeking abortions in England are severe, impacting their safety and healthcare trust.
There is a growing trend of legal prosecutions against women for abortion-related offenses.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Republicans are attacking childcare funding. Their goal? To push women out of the workforce | Moira Donegan

Proposed White House budget initially eliminated Head Start funding, reflecting ongoing debates about childcare and women's roles in society.
#politics
more#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Polish election: Tusk party urged to show it is not deceiving women' on abortion

This is the election that will let us know how much of a chance we have to push through with an actual legislative change.
UK politics
Law
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Louisiana Opens Second Case Against New York Doctor Who Mailed Abortion Pills

Anti-abortion states are intensifying efforts to regulate abortions beyond their borders, particularly targeting providers who send abortion pills to their states.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle

This was a horrific experience for me. I was left broken and suicidal by my encounter with him. I can't eat. I was close to ending my life.
UK news
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Yield To Disrespectful Men' As Republican Tells Her To Stop Addressing the Camera'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed Medicaid cuts and emphasized the need for exemptions related to women's health issues, notably after miscarriages.
#supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court's Radical Right Turn Is About Restoring Patriarchy, Plain and Simple

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson represents a significant setback for women's rights, influenced by patriarchal grievances and political strategies.
more#supreme-court
#sexual-assault
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape

Four former housekeepers accuse Smokey Robinson of repeated sexual assault while working for him, seeking $50 million in damages.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape

Four former housekeepers accuse Smokey Robinson of repeated sexual assault while working for him, seeking $50 million in damages.
more#sexual-assault
#human-rights
more#human-rights
#feminism
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
more#feminism
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Garbage reveal furious new song "Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty"

Garbage's new single critiques toxic masculinity and highlights the war on women in America.
Independent films
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

'April' Is a Grimly Spellbinding Indictment of Patriarchy

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' explores themes of trauma, isolation, and judgment in a haunting narrative centered around women's reproductive experiences.
#social-justice
Black Lives Matter
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Fiona Apple Returns With First New Song in 5 Years, "Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)"

Fiona Apple's new song focuses on the injustice of cash-bail systems affecting jailed mothers.
The song is inspired by Apple's experiences observing court hearings advocating for jailed mothers.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Women

Naoise Dolan: Grace case highlights once again the heartless indifference of the State towards women

Black Lives Matter
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Fiona Apple Returns With First New Song in 5 Years, "Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)"

Fiona Apple's new song focuses on the injustice of cash-bail systems affecting jailed mothers.
The song is inspired by Apple's experiences observing court hearings advocating for jailed mothers.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Women

Naoise Dolan: Grace case highlights once again the heartless indifference of the State towards women

more#social-justice
#hefazat-e-islam
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Bangladeshi Islamists protest proposal for women's rights DW 05/03/2025

Thousands rallied in Dhaka supporting Hefazat-e-Islam against government proposals for women's rights, demonstrating significant public opposition to changes in religious inheritance laws.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Bangladeshi Islamists protest proposal for women's rights DW 05/03/2025

Thousands rallied in Dhaka supporting Hefazat-e-Islam against government proposals for women's rights, demonstrating significant public opposition to changes in religious inheritance laws.
more#hefazat-e-islam
#reproductive-health
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Women from this California region are leading the nation in delaying motherhood

Bay Area women are increasingly delaying motherhood, embracing careers and life experiences, leading to a rise in childbirth among those aged 40 and older.
more#reproductive-health
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 weeks ago

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Blake Lively Opens Up About "Intense Year" Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

During the interview, Meyers told her that he wasn't "totally informed" about her lawsuit. "I'm thrilled you're not doing 'Weekend Update' right now, 'cause you'd be quite informed," she joked, referencing Meyers' previous hosting gig on Saturday Night Live.
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK gender ruling ignites debate over trans-inclusive services at women's refuges

Trans-inclusive policies in support services are generally not problematic, as highlighted by Katie Russell from SARSVL.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I don't date at all now': one woman's journey into the darkest corners of the manosphere

I was the one shamed, she says, I was the first person I knew of that this had happened to, so there was no blueprint to follow.
Women in technology
#advocacy
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: California's first partner has a plan to fix the epidemic of violence against women

Sexual violence is a pervasive issue affecting one in five American women, highlighting a societal crisis that needs urgent attention.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: California's first partner has a plan to fix the epidemic of violence against women

Sexual violence is a pervasive issue affecting one in five American women, highlighting a societal crisis that needs urgent attention.
more#advocacy
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Trump admin speaker at UNPFII met with silence - High Country News

"The United States remains committed to promoting the rights and well-being of Indigenous women and girls," said Heartney, emphasizing a gap between U.S. claims and Indigenous leaders' concerns.
Online Community Development
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland's witchcraft laws

The Witches Tartan celebrates the memory of over 2,500 people executed during the Scottish witch trials, recognizing their suffering and the ongoing quest for justice.
Women in technology
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Her Abortion Drama Won Praise, but Not in Her Native Country

Dea Kulumbegashvili highlights the complexities of women's rights in Georgia through her powerful films, navigating societal taboos and political sensitivities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on the UK supreme court's equality ruling: a clear legal line, a blurred social one | Editorial

UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies that sex under equality legislation is biological sex, affecting trans rights and women's rights.
The judgment has implications for legal definitions but creates social tensions regarding trans rights and women's privacy.
Women
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

More women are ditching the idea of marriage, according to study: 'You can enjoy life alone'

US women embrace single life, rejecting traditional marriage pressures.
#gender-identity
LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

A new law makes clear that sex is determined by biology - not ideology

The UK Supreme Court ruling affirms 'sex' as biological, with significant implications for women's rights and gender identity laws.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Supreme Court in U.K. rules definition of a woman is based on biological sex

The U.K. Supreme Court defined a woman as biologically female, excluding transgender individuals from legal recognition in the context of single-sex spaces.
LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

A new law makes clear that sex is determined by biology - not ideology

The UK Supreme Court ruling affirms 'sex' as biological, with significant implications for women's rights and gender identity laws.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Supreme Court in U.K. rules definition of a woman is based on biological sex

The U.K. Supreme Court defined a woman as biologically female, excluding transgender individuals from legal recognition in the context of single-sex spaces.
more#gender-identity
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If Britain is now resetting the clock on trans rights, where will that leave us? | Gaby Hinsliff

The Supreme Court ruling prioritizes biological sex over gender identity in equality law, a significant and potentially regressive shift in societal attitudes.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Public bodies to get new guidance after ruling on definition of a woman

The UK Supreme Court ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, impacting access to single-sex spaces.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Minister hopes supreme court's gender ruling will draw a line' under trans debate UK politics live

Clarity on gender recognition ruling is hoped to resolve ongoing debates.
Minister affirms protected characteristics for trans individuals under current Equality Act.
Parenting
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Elon Musk Reportedly Sends DMs on Twitter Offering Women the Chance to Have His Babies

Elon Musk's alleged behavior regarding fathering children raises ethical concerns and highlights custody battles and issues with several women.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Paris launches daily pool changing room inspections after men caught filming women

Paris intensifies efforts to ensure women's safety in public swimming pools amid rising complaints of voyeurism.
#trans-rights
more#trans-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How UK court definition of woman' could affect sex-based rights

Court ruling will clarify the definition of woman under the Equality Act and its implications for transgender rights.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Amanda Gorman

I went to a historically Black church and I feel like it's always an occasion to go to church as an African American.
Food & drink
#the-handmaids-tale
Women
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"The Handmaid's Tale" Reflects the Exhaustion of Liberal Feminism

Elisabeth Moss's performance in "The Handmaid's Tale" highlights an era's anxieties surrounding women's rights and societal control.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Women

Praise Be, Loyal 'Handmaid's Tale' Fans: The Final Season Promises Catharsis

Women
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"The Handmaid's Tale" Reflects the Exhaustion of Liberal Feminism

Elisabeth Moss's performance in "The Handmaid's Tale" highlights an era's anxieties surrounding women's rights and societal control.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Women

Praise Be, Loyal 'Handmaid's Tale' Fans: The Final Season Promises Catharsis

more#the-handmaids-tale
#abolitionism
more#abolitionism
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

She Worked in a Harvard Lab to Reverse Aging, Until ICE Jailed Her

Immigrant women face harsh conditions in detention centers under strict policies, exemplified by a Russian scientist whose visa was revoked for a minor customs violation.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan labor attache in Saudi Arabia exploited vulnerable women seeking help by demanding sex or money for assistance.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Athletes frustrated as France mulls Muslim headscarf ban in sport

A single mother fears a new French law banning headscarves in sports competitions may end her athletic career and limit freedoms.
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