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  SCOTUS Declines Hearing Trans Bathroom Case

  The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Gavin Grimm's case on the rights of K-12 trans students to access bathrooms that match their gender. This order means that a lower court's decision stands, which ruled in favor of Grimm, finding his school board violated his constitutional rights.
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  'LFG' Documentary Released on U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Fight For Pay Equality

  In June, HBO Max released "LFG," a documentary about the 2019 U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's lawsuit on gender discrimination and pay inequity. The film follows Megan Rapinoe, Jessica McDonald, and other members on the team on their journey fighting for equity.
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  Ed Dept. Reinstates Trans Protections Under Title IX

  The Department of Education released a Notice of Interpretation stating that trans and gay students are protected under Title IX. The notice cited the Supreme Court's 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County decision which interpreted Title IX to cover gender identity and sexual orientation.
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  Harris and Pelosi Make History Standing Behind a President During a Formal Address to Congress

  For the first time, the president is delivering his speech while standing in front of two women — Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California.
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  Interior Secretary Creates New Unit to Investigate 4,200 Cases of Missing Native Americans

  Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has created a unit to investigate 4,200 missing person and murder cases of Native Americans. This is a great step in holding people accountable for their actions against Native Americans.
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  The Leader of Planned Parenthood Aims to Acknowledge the Organization's Roots

  "We must reckon with Margaret Sanger’s association with white supremacist groups and eugenics," says Alex McGill Johnson, chief executive of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
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  Chloe Zhao Become First Woman of Color to Win Best Director Oscar

  At the 93rd Academy Awards, director Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color to win for Best Director. She is one of only seven women to ever be nominated for this award and the second woman to win.
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  German Gymnasts Confront Sexualization In Sports

  German gymnasts have begun competing in full-body suits rather than leotards. The German federation (DTB) supported its athletes in taking a stand against "sexualization in gymnastics" especially to prevent sexual abuse.
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  Houston's First Pregnant City Council Member: Abbie Kamin

  Abbie Kamin is this first person to be pregnant while serving on Houston's City Council. Now she's using her power to enact change. The 19th spoke with Kamin over several months as she tried to figure out her role in shaping city policies on pregnancy and gender equality.
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  The Gender Agenda Addresses Workplace Bias

  The Gender Agenda research team submitted the same portfolio to creative directors twice, once under the names "Liam and Harry" and once as "Emma and Hannah." Would the two submissions receive the same feedback, or will sexism play a part?

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  'Promising Young Woman' Explores Consent

  Emerald Fennell's award-winning film "Promising Young Woman" follows the story of Cassie, a woman determined to end the behavior of predatory men. Join us for a film screening on April 21 and a film discussion with UH Wellness on April 22.
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  President Biden Releases Statement on Paycheck Fairness Act

  On April 15, the White House released President Biden's statement on the Paycheck Fairness Act after the House of Representatives passed the bill. The President called it an "economic" and "moral imperative."