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June 17, 2024

Voter Eligibility Challenges

Guide to eligibility process and safeguards


Global News

Will Guatemala's New Government Support Women's Rights


States News

States should reverse defunding public ed

New voter registration rules threaten hefty fines

Wa hospitals must provide emergency abortion services

Commentary: American womanhood is not what it used to be

Vote 24 Challenges


Attacks on voter rolls and how to protect them


The Brennan Center, in partnership with All Voting Is Local, has created a set of guides to explain the challenge process, both generally and in 11 battle ground states.

Limits on Voter Eligibility Challenges

State and federal laws guard voters against unfounded challenges to their eligibility.

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Global News


Will Guatemala's new government advance women's rights


Governments in Central America have not always promoted institutional policy changes to address gender inequalities. Is more women in politics always a solution?

What does the future hold for women under Guatemala's new government? - Equal Measures 2030

With the new government of the Movimiento Semilla, women in Guatemala have hope of regaining their rights.

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Global News


Equal Measures 2030


A coalition of national, regional and global leaders that connects data and evidence with advocacy and action on gender equality. The coalition will launch the SDG Gender Index ahead of the UN-hosted Summit of the Future in September.





Impact Report 2024 - EM2030

See how our work with feminist organizations and networks has been transforming lives through data-driven advocacy.

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State News


States should reverse course on defunding public education through private school vouchers and property tax cuts CBPP


Want to learn about the judges in New York. There's a tool for that Gothamist


New voter registration rules threaten hefty fines, criminal penalties Stateline


Inslee affirms Washington's hospitals must provide emergency abortion services WaStStandard


AG denies Indiana Department of Health request for outside counsel in abortion records lawsuit IndianaCapChron


Billboard campaign aims attention at fund for out-of-state care NebraskaExaminer


As a Texas city debates an abortion "travel ban," maternal care is scarce in nearby rule counties TexTribune


Medical professionals back AZ Abortion Access Act AzMirror


American womanhood is not what it used to be. Understanding the backlash to Dobbs v. Jackson OhioCapJournal


Gov Landry enacts law to ignore public records requests LaIlluminator


Texas conservatives want to end countywide voting. The costs are high VotebeatTexas



Interactive Map: U S Abortion Policies and Access After Roe: abortion restrictions, insurance, patient requirements, medications, physicians, clinics Guttmacher



Global News


Ailing Democracy and Declining Women's Representation: How they are related and what to do about it CFR

For Your Information

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill SCOTUSblog


Federal Maternal Mental Health Policy Center national strategic plan MMH


The federal government's heat and health tool to protect communities impacted by extreme heat includes: the National Climate Assessment, EMS heat tracker, and CDC Heat and Health Tracker HHS


Resumes: Have you ever wondered what a robot would think of your resume? Imagine the intricate algorithms and calculations it would go through to analyze every detail, from your work experience to your skills and qualifications. Now that technology is shaping the hiring process, it is important to optimize your resume to stand out not just to human recruiters, but also to these digital gatekeepers. TheConversation


Bill to fund stillbirth prevention and research passes Congress Propublica


How do women in the public sector assess their retirement security PEW


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.


The Tory Burch Foundation empowers women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education and community ToryBurch


The June Book Browse booklist is here.

TWSTE BOOK BROWSE

TWSTE Book Browse selects books on a variety of topics for your digital book shopping convenience. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and books that offer insight on issues affecting women. Shop with us today.

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