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Five Ways House Democrats Are Using the Budget to Fight Anti-Choice Policy
A budget amendment from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) would strike Hyde-like language banning the use of DOJ funds for abortion.
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Our Society’s Lack of Support for Babies with Down Syndrome Made Me More Pro-Choice Than Ever
Given proper medical and social support, I knew I would keep my fetus if it had a Down syndrome diagnosis. But I knew I personally would not be able to give that child a fair life, and that is my private choice to make.
It’s About ‘Giving Dignity’: More States Roll Out Nonbinary IDs
Legislators in states like Maryland, Hawaii, and New Hampshire have joined the movement to provide "X" gender markers for nonbinary people on state-issued IDs.
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What Is ‘Sanctuary’ for a Black Immigrant Family in the US?
The Thompsons may be the only Black family in sanctuary, but they want you to know they are a family first and asylum seekers second.
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There’s a New Standard for Paid Family Leave Policy in the United States
Connecticut's new family leave policy includes a broad definition of a loved one—a boon for single parents and LGBTQ people, who often have non-traditional support networks.
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New York Is the First City to Fund Abortion Directly. Let’s Make Sure It’s Not the Last.
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‘They’ve Moved the Goalpost’: How Missouri Lawmakers Are Regulating Legal Abortion Out of Existence
Anti-choice government officials have altered rules and regulations to shut down abortion care facilities across Missouri.
