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Aug 4, 2022

Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine

Immigrants' Rights
While a memo from DHS Secretary Mayorkas is in legal limbo, the administration should still take action to protect immigrant communities.
While a memo from DHS Secretary Mayorkas is in legal limbo, the administration should still take action to protect immigrant communities.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, second from right, looks up along with U.S Border Patrol agents as a drone flies overhead as he tours a section of the border wall Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Hidalgo, Texas.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, second from right, looks up along with U.S Border Patrol agents as a drone flies overhead as he tours a section of the border wall Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Hidalgo, Texas.
Aug 3, 2022

In Missouri and Illinois, a Glimpse of Abortion Access in a Post-Roe World

Reproductive Freedom
These advocates are doing everything they can to make sure everyone can get the care they need.
These advocates are doing everything they can to make sure everyone can get the care they need.
A photo of Dr. Margaret Baum.
A photo of Dr. Margaret Baum.
Aug 3, 2022

We Need the PUMP Act to Protect Nursing Workers Like Me

Reproductive Freedom
Nine million working moms like me have no protection for pumping on the job, but Congress can change that.
Nine million working moms like me have no protection for pumping on the job, but Congress can change that.
An individual breast pumping.
An individual breast pumping.
Jul 26, 2022

Police Are Using Newborn Genetic Screening to Search for Suspects, Threatening Privacy and Public Health

Reproductive Freedom
States must craft policies to rein in unbridled police access to newborn blood samples.
States must craft policies to rein in unbridled police access to newborn blood samples.
A newborn heel prick being performed.
A newborn heel prick being performed.
Jul 21, 2022

Here’s What You Need to Know About the House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.
While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.
A rainbow flag with the U.S. capitol in the background.
A rainbow flag with the U.S. capitol in the background.
Jul 18, 2022

The PUMP Act Would Protect Nursing Workers

Reproductive Freedom

Passing the PUMP Act would ensure all workers — no matter what industry they work in — have the choice to continue breastfeeding and the ability to get back to work.

Passing the PUMP Act would ensure all workers — no matter what industry they work in — have the choice to continue breastfeeding and the ability to get back to work.

New mothers are packing pumps for storing breast breast milk while working at the office.
New mothers are packing pumps for storing breast breast milk while working at the office.