If Roe v. Wade is overturned, states could set abortion rules. Some already push the boundaries of patient privacy and shift civil rights to fetuses.
Gender & Sexuality
Trump’s Christian Judges March On
The president has packed the courts with judges friendly to the Christian Right — and they could roll back LGBTQ rights as we know them.
Women in Kenya Are Using Knitting Needles to End Their Pregnancies. Blame Donald Trump.
The president has given fringe anti-abortion groups unprecedented influence.
Confinement and Contagion
The coronavirus has made those in women’s prisons still more vulnerable.
The Defund Movement Aims to Change the Policing and Prosecution of Domestic Violence
Though domestic violence is often cited as a reason to maintain the carceral status quo, advocates say there are more humane—and effective—alternatives.
En Puerto Rico, Una Epidemia de Violencia Doméstica Se Esconde a Simple Vista
Luego del huracán María, el número de mujeres asesinadas por sus parejas se duplicó. Sobrevivientes dicen que la respuesta desacertada del gobierno ha puesto aún más vidas en peligro.
In Puerto Rico, an Epidemic of Domestic Violence Hides in Plain Sight
After Hurricane Maria, the number of women killed by their partners doubled. Survivors say the government’s misguided response has put more lives in danger.
The Evidence Against Her
When Nikki Addimando shot her abusive partner, she thought she had enough proof it was self-defense. Why did the prosecution only see a cold-blooded killer?
The Coronavirus Is Cutting Off Africa’s Abortion Access
The collapse of medical supply chains has been a catastrophe for women in developing countries. Lockdowns have made matters worse.
The Amish Keep to Themselves. And They’re Hiding a Horrifying Secret
A year of reporting—an exclusive partnership between Cosmo and Type Investigations—reveals a culture of incest, rape, and abuse.
Sexual Misconduct at Work, Again
The #MeToo movement is shedding renewed light on sexual harassment at work. The fight has a decades-long history.
Stark Lessons from Wall Street’s #MeToo Moment
On Wall Street, most men accused of sexual harassment continue to pursue their careers — even after paying large judgements.
Waiting for Tearah
“Waiting for Tearah” follows a family’s struggle to navigate America’s mental health care system, and explores the often unseen costs of care.
Inside The Christian Legal Army Weakening the Church-State Divide
New documents offer a window into the ideology of a conservative legal powerhouse that enjoys unprecedented influence in Washington.
When Solitary Confinement Is A Death Sentence
Mariam Abdullah died by suicide after the teen spent much of the final two years of her life in solitary confinement.
Crude Behavior
Ciara Newton had her dream job at a Shell refinery. But she was fired after enduring months of harassment, including sexist comments from supervisors and a lewd sticker.
When Brokers Act Badly at Wells Fargo, Women Take the Fall
Ten years of data show stark gender bias in disciplinary actions in the bank’s adviser arm.
The End of the City on a Hill
A burgeoning alliance with Europe’s far right is radically altering the Christian right’s view of American democracy.
Expecting Care
How Texas is failing foster kids and contributing to an alarming teen pregnancy rate
Safe House
An underground network of Latina women have opened their homes to abused immigrant women.