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BY JENNIFER WEISS-WOLF | Because of the filibuster, it has become nearly impossible for our elected leaders in Congress to advance the will of the people. The Equal Rights Amendment and other advancements for women’s and civil rights hinge on the battle to eliminate an antidemocratic Senate tactic.

BY THE TEAM | In this joyous episode, host Michele Goodwin is joined by music icon Anita Pointer of the three-time Grammy Award-winning R&B group the Pointer Sisters and her brother Fritz Pointer, acclaimed professor and historian and former music manager. They celebrate Juneteenth and unpack their award-winning memoir, Fairytale: The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story.

BY RAWAN HAMADEH | We are facing a mental health crisis, and like so many other global health issues, the burdens of mental health fall hardest on women. Building a more equitable world means acknowledging—and addressing—that gap. There is a widespread need for high-quality mental health services, especially for women and children.