Women

Cosby Release Infuriates Survivors; Lawyers Hail Win for Constitution

June 30 (Reuters) - Reaction to Bill Cosby being freed from prison on Wednesday after Pennsylvania's highest court overturned his…

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Biden Budget Drops Hyde Amendment to Allow Public Funding of Abortion

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed 2022 budget omits a ban on federal funding for most…

4 years ago

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas City Over Abortion Ban

LUBBOCK, Texas, May 18 (Reuters) - Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas has filed a lawsuit against the city of Lubbock…

4 years ago

Texas Approves Heartbeat Bill, Bans Abortion at 6-Weeks of Gestation

The Texas Legislature voted to ban abortion rights for women once they hit 6 weeks pregnant, at that moment most…

4 years ago

Texas City Bans Abortion, Allows Family to Sue Providers, Helpers

LUBBOCK, Texas, May 3 (Reuters) - Declaring Lubbock a "sanctuary city" for the unborn, voters have approved a local ban…

4 years ago

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sex Crimes Trial in New York Delayed Until Fall

NEW YORK, May 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday granted Ghislaine Maxwell's request to delay her trial on…

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Receives EMILY’s List Award

EMILY’s List, an influential political action committee that works to elect Democratic pro-choice women candidates, choose Harris County Judge Lina…

4 years ago

U.S. Senators Optimistic About Changing How the Military Handles Assault

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. senators said on Thursday they expect to pass a law mandating a major shift…

4 years ago

A Lobbyist Has Been Accused Of Using A Date-rape Drug On Texas Capitol Staffer

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a woman who works as part of the staff at the Texas…

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Celebrating Notable Women from Texas History

March 8th commemorates women’s fight against patriarchy, and the fight aimed to achieve equal rights and opportunities for women and…

5 years ago

Planned Parenthood Files Lawsuit To Remain In Texas Medicaid System

Updated at 5:30 p.m.: A Travis County district judge issued a TRO blocking Planned Parenthood's expulsion from the Medicaid system. The…

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Hot Water After Alleged Role in a Smear Campaign Against Sexual Assault Victim

Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw may be the subject of a congressional ethics probe after his alleged role in a smear…

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