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An abortion rights activist holds a sign in support of Planned Parenthood at a rally at the Texas State Capitol on Sept. 11, 2021, in Austin. That same month, legislators enacted Senate Bill 8, which was, at the time, the most restrictive abortion ban in history. (Jordan Vonderhaar / Getty Images)

BY CARRIE N. BAKER and GRACIE GRIFFIN | The state of Texas and an anonymous plaintiff associated with the anti-abortion group Center for Medical Progress alleges that Planned Parenthood engaged in fraud when they filed Medicare reimbursement claims for healthcare services they provided to thousands of people in Texas and Louisiana. The plaintiffs are seeking up to $1.8 billion in civil penalties.

If anti-abortion judge Matthew Kacsmaryk rules in favor of the plaintiffs, Planned Parenthood could face bankruptcy, potentially depriving millions of people of basic healthcare, especially women, people with low incomes, young people, immigrants and people who face healthcare barriers due to race discrimination.

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Female lawyers—especially women of color—are more likely than their male counterparts to be mistaken for non-lawyers, to be interrupted, to do more office housework, and to have less access to prime job assignments. (Maskot / Getty Images)

BY COURTNEY B. LOCKHART | I first decided to attend law school when I was a young idealistic sophomore in high school. I was fortunate to attend a university where a student could design her own major; I set out to curate a degree in women’s studies, with a specialty in law. After completing my studies, I was informed—and believed—that I was prepared to embark upon a successful career in the legal field.

What was not encompassed within my course studies was how to identify, attack and resolve the gender-based legal and workplace issues that continue to challenge women attorneys (like me) today. The male-dominated field of law—rife with sexual harassment, systemic sexism and problem drinking—still has years to go before women can compete and excel in U.S. courtrooms and boardrooms.

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The USWNT before a training session on July 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Brad Smith / USSF / Getty Images for USSF)

BY JODI BONDI NORGAARD | Starting this weekend, girls have the chance to watch their favorite toy take on sexism in Barbieland, knowing their favorite soccer stars already have in real life.

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