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Infographic: Women’s Preventive Services Now Covered Under Obamacare

An infographic from Jessica Arons shows how a range of preventive services for women will now be covered under the Affordable Care Act.

By Jessica Arons | Monday, July 30, 2012

Ministering to Bodies and Souls

This interview with Rev. Elizabeth Barnum is part of a series profiling leaders of the Faith and Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute, a project of CAP’s Faith and Progressive Policy Initiative conducted by Sally Steenland.

By Sally Steenland | Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Giving a Voice to Mothers of Color

Mothers of color face major challenges raising their families and need to be part of discussions on women’s rights, says Amy Navvab.

By Amy Navvab | Tuesday, July 17, 2012

6 Things You Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Medicaid Expansion

Jessica Arons explains how the Court’s decision on the Obamacare Medicaid provision affects government, the working poor, and women.

By Jessica Arons | Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Building Community and Seeking Justice for Women

This interview with Kyle Meerkins is part of a series profiling leaders of the Faith and Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute, a project of CAP’s Faith and Progressive Policy Initiative conducted by Sally Steenland.

By Sally Steenland | Tuesday, July 3, 2012

The Top 5 Ways the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Obamacare Helps Women

Jessica Arons outlines how the Court’s ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act is beneficial for women.

By Jessica Arons | Thursday, June 28, 2012

Assault on Reproductive Rights and Gender Equality at Rio+20

Rebecca Lefton explains why women's rights are integral to sustainable development.

By Rebecca Lefton | Thursday, June 21, 2012

Litigation Seeks to Turn Back the Clock on Contraception

On the anniversary of a crucial Supreme Court ruling on contraception, a woman’s right to use birth control is once again under attack, explains Jessica Arons.

By Jessica Arons | Thursday, June 7, 2012

Facts About the Health Insurance Compensation Gap

Jessica Arons and Lindsay Rosenthal give the basics on why fewer health benefits for women exacerbate the gender pay gap.

By Jessica Arons and Lindsay Rosenthal | Friday, June 1, 2012

The Top 10 Ways the House Version of the Violence Against Women Act Neglects Domestic Violence Victims

Ann Garcia, Crosby Burns, and Lindsay Rosenthal show how the House Republican iteration of this act moves backward on combating domestic violence.

By Ann Garcia, Crosby Burns, and Lindsay Rosenthal | Friday, May 18, 2012

3 Ways Ending Obamacare Will Hurt Women

play_alt icon Video Jessica Arons explains why striking down the law would have dire consequences for millions of women.

By Jessica Arons | Monday, May 7, 2012

The Fight to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act

Norma Espinosa explains why Congress should reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with protections for vulnerable groups such as immigrant women.

By Norma Espinosa | Thursday, May 3, 2012

Giving Birth Is Not a Laughing Matter

We must commit to alleviating the suffering of the world where no woman dies giving life and no child grows up motherless, writes Katey Zeh.

By Katey Zeh | Thursday, May 3, 2012

Women and Obamacare

book_alt2 icon Report Jessica Arons demonstrates how important Obamacare is for women in our nation today and into the future.

By Jessica Arons | Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The Top 10 Benefits Women of Color Are Seeing Under Obamacare

Abigail Ridley-Kerr and Rachel Wilf outline how the Affordable Care Act helps women of color.

By Abigail Ridley-Kerr and Rachel Wilf | Wednesday, May 2, 2012