News & Commentary about Women's Rights

Today, gender bias continues to create huge barriers for many women. Ongoing struggles include ensuring equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence.

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Mar 8, 2024

Breaking the Mold: Gender Discrimination in the Airline Industry

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Mar 1, 2024

4 Ways the ACLU Continues to Fight for Gender Equality

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Dec 8, 2023

ACLU Wins: 8 Victories We Celebrated in 2023

Union workers march on Wednesday, May 3, 1990 in Midtown New York in solidarity with striking workers of Greyhound, Eastern Airlines and a Brooklyn clothing manufacturer. The march began in the afternoon at the Port Authority Bus terminal and moved uptown to Rockefeller Center.

Nov 16, 2023

The Resurgence of Labor Strikes and Union Power

Nov 2, 2023

Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

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Oct 19, 2023

Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

Echo King, an attorney from Orlando, Florida, stands in front of protesters who rallied in opposition to SB264 and HB1355 in front of the Capitol on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Oct 12, 2023

We're Suing Florida for Anti-Asian Housing Discrimination

Aug 8, 2023

Don't Let the Math Distract You: Together, We Can Fight Algorithmic Injustice

Jul 25, 2023

How Eviction Brands Renters With a Scarlet Letter

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Jul 20, 2023

The Decade-Long Fight for Pregnant Workers