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April 6, 2025


Voting Rights

The Supreme Court to hear LA redistricting case


Sex Education Controversy

What do American kids learn about sex


Manosphere Promotes Violence Against Women

How online games and influencers spread misogyny


States News

Texas congressional seat remains open

Gov Abbott touts his influence on Tx courts

Maternal homicide is very common in states

Funds for NC's sexual abuse survivors redirected

Title X freeze to impact Mainers



Global News

Beiging+30: New generation needed

USAID list of terminated health awards

EU gender equality action plan

Voting Rights Act


Louisiana redistricting case


Will the Supreme Court rule that configuring districts for political advantage is a 'perfectly permissible' end? This case is one of three redistricting cases currently being considered in the courts.

Voting Rights Act Returns to the Supreme Court

A Louisiana redistricting case signals that further attacks on the Voting Rights Act may be coming, putting fair representation for communities of color at risk.

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Sex Education Controversy


Is the delivery of sex education in the US adequate


Over 90% of parents and guardians across the country support their children receiving comprehensive sexuality education (CSE). Yet there are gaps in the content and delivery of CSE that may leave young Americans vulnerable to health problems. Johns Hopkins School of Public Health reports on current trends, studies and comparison of successfully implemented curriculum.

What Do American Kids Learn About Sex? It Depends Who You Ask.

Most families support sex ed, but many U.S. schools arenʼt teaching it.

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Manosphere Promotes Violence Against Women


How online games and influencers are disseminating misogynistic ideologies



The Netflix series "Adolescence" has generated discussions about masculinity, male violence and the effects that the 'manosphere' has on young men and boys. What is the manosphere and its ideology?

How the 'manosphere' spreads through online gaming, influencers and algorithms

Research has shown that spending long periods on social media and gaming sites exposes young men and boys to incel content.

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States News


Did politics kill Women's History Month OhioCapJournal


Texas congressional seat remains vacant. What happens now? VoteBeatTX


Pennsylvania can't reject improperly dated ballots, federal court says VoteBeatPA


A losing candidate in North Carolina wants to silence 65,000 voters CLC



Lacking info, some go to wrong polling place MississippiToday


Gov Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative law group TxTribune


Maternal homicide is very common - particularly in these states TheTrace


Providers say Title X freeze will have devastating impact on tens of thousands of Mainers MaineMorningStar


Long-sought domestic violence bill heads to governor's desk MississippiToday


Political power grab redirected funds for North Carolina's sexual abuse survivors Propublica


Mississippi legislature approves DEI ban after heated debate MississippiToday


Inside the movement to redirect billions of taxpayer dollars to private religious schools OhioCapJournal


Texas officials claim that school funding is at an all-time high ignores inflation and temporary federal money TxTribune


More than 5M could lose Medicaid coverage if feds impose work requirements Stateline


Governor Murphy signs bill criminalizing deepfakes NJMonitor


How to combat misinformation FactCheck



Global News


Beiging +30: A new generation needed to advance women's rights GlobalHealth


How can we accelerate action for gender equality EIGE


The USAID list of terminated global health awards - what does it tell us KFFGlobalHealth

For Your Information

What parents need to know to talk to their children about the manosphere TheConversation


Realizing Equality: A model policy agenda for state Equal Rights Amendments ERAProject


How the 'misogyny influencers' cater to young men's anxieties TheConversation


American health gets a pink slip KFF


Three ways American cities can become more flood-resilient and beautiful YaleClimateConnection


What's Happening In Our Corner


These organizations listed on our website are offering workshops, virtual classrooms, new programs, updates on their initiatives, valuable resources, and news you can use.


Top ten best/worst sex education states SIECUS


The History of Sexual Assault Awareness NSVRC


The Women Who Grew Up In the Dawn of Social Media NCOSE

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