Hell yeah, I want some
Today…
is the birthday of Jerrie Cobb, (1931-2019), an aviator and would-be astronaut but for the sexism. In 1961-62, she was part of the team that underwent physical and psychological testing to become part of the Mercury 7 mission – and crushed it – but oh, see, only military test pilots could be astronauts and only men could be military test pilots, sooooooo.
is National Cheese Doodle Day, and oh my God could I go for some now.
Abortion
The American Independent | Conservative lawmakers have pushed 384 anti-abortion restrictions this year - so far | Lisa Needham
Washington Monthly | Maybe Roe v. Wade Is Going to Survive | Bill Scher
Arizona
Phoenix New Times | Republican Lawmakers Are Making a Big Push to Criminalize Abortions | Josh Kelety
Arkansas
Arkansas Times | The cost of SB 6 | Max Brantley
truthout | Arkansas Lawmakers Pass Near-Total Abortion Ban in Bid to Force SCOTUS Review | Jessica Corbett
Ohio
Oklahoma
KGOU Radio | Oklahoma Lawmakers Introduce Now-Traditional Abortion Bills In A Changing Political Environment | Catherine Sweeney
South Dakota
Argus Leader | Bill to ban abortions based on Down syndrome diagnosis awaiting Governor's signature | Danielle Ferguson
LGBTQ
LGBTQ Nation | American Psychological Association opposes transgender conversion “therapy” in historic statement | Alex Bollinger
Metro Weekly | American Psychological Association opposes gender identity change efforts | John Riley
Rolling Stone | Equality Act: How Will It Protect LGBTQ People? | Hannah Murphy
The Advocate | Transphobic Voices Elevated in Media Coverage of Equality Act | Trudy Ring
Los Angeles Times | When given a choice, the GOP in Congress will protect bigots | LZ Granderson
USA Today | Banning transgender girls from sports doesn't protect anyone, it promotes hate | Nancy Armour
Florida
Miami New Times | New Bills From Florida Republicans Target Transgender Athletes | Joshua Ceballos
Iowa
The Gazette | Bill would permit Iowans to discriminate. That's a big deal | Todd Dorman
Minnesota
LGBTQ Nation | A teacher spoke about a trans woman for 2.5 minutes. Now parents want him fired. | Bil Browning
Mississippi
Mississippi Free Press | Gov. Reeves to Sign Anti-Trans Athletes Bill Despite Economic Risks | Ashton Pittman
Sports Illustrated | Mississippi governor expected to sign bill banning transgender athletes | Wilton Jackson
More from CBS, DailyKos, The Hill, New York Daily News
Ohio
Cleveland.com | LGBTQ nondiscrimination bill is back in the Ohio General Assembly for the 10th time | Laura Hancock
Ohio Capital Journal | Anti-discrimination 'Fairness Act' back in legislature with more GOP support | Susan Tebben
WEWS-TV | Ohio realtors aim to add fair housing protections for LGBTQ community | Homa Bash
South Dakota
Argus Leader | Senate revives anti-trans sports bill | Morgan Matzen
South Dakota Public Broadcasting | Bill Preventing Trans Girls From Playing Girls' Sports Revived In Senate | Lee Strubinger
More from Rapid City Journal, them.
Texas
Houston Chronicle | Houston adds LGBT certification for city contractors | Dylan McGuinness
Houston Business Journal | Houston creates initiative to expand contracting with LGBTQ businesses | Shafaq Patel
Utah
Salt Lake Tribune | Salt Lake County Council member claims left ‘won’t be happy until there are no males, no females’ | Leia Larsen
Pregnancy & Parenting
Deseret News | Why parents need the flexibility of cash payments more than universal child care | W. Bradford Wilcox
New York Times | Mothers Are Regaining Jobs, Even While Shouldering Pandemic Burdens at Home | Claire Cain Miller
The Root | Researchers Decry Declining Births in America, But What Incentives Are There for People to Have Babies? | Ishena Robinson
Time | Moms Fired During the Pandemic Sue Their Former Employers | Eliana Dockterman
U.S. News & World Report | Pandemic Propels Interest in Home, Out-of-Hospital Births | Kaia Hubbard
Washington Post | What the pandemic teaches us about the need for parental leave | Victoria Livingstone
Ms. | Paid Family Leave Policies Can't Be Temporary | Lelaine Bigelow
Idaho
The 19th | Idaho rejects $6 million in child care funding, sparking protests from women | Alexa Mikhail
AP | Idaho lawmaker draws ire after saying moms should stay home | Rebecca Boone
Reproductive Health & Justice
Indiana
Peoria Journal Star | Bills would expand feminine hygiene benefits for SNAP, WIC, assist special needs students | Tim Kirsininkas
South Carolina
Post and Courier | After passing abortion ban, SC lawmakers look to expand access to birth control | Jamie Lovegrove
WCSC-TV | Bill making it easier to access birth control heads to full SC Senate | Adam Mintzer
Work & Money
Forbes | Netflix Announces Funding For New Global Programs To Boost Female Creatives | Anne Easton
More from Deadline Hollywood, Refinery29
The Hill | COVID recovery requires addressing economic inequities | Richard Besser
Military.com | Marine Corps Gets Rid of Male-Only Underwear Allowance After Review | Hope Hodge Seck
American Military News | Marine Corps ends male-only underwear allowance after gov't watchdog report | Ryan Morgan
New York Times | There’s a New Pregnancy Discrimination Bill in the House. This Time It Might Pass. | Alisha Haridasani Gupta, Alexandra E. Petri
Connecticut
The CT Mirror | Few tenants facing eviction have an attorney. Top lawmakers are poised to change that. | Jacki Rabe Thomas
Indiana
WFYI-TV | Indiana's Child Care Workers Face Low Pay, Thin Margins - And The Pandemic Made It Worse | Pria Mahadevan
More, More, More
Baltimore Sun | Really celebrate Women’s History Month: Certify the Equal Rights Amendment | Jean Baker
Bitch Media | Nipplegate Exposed Our Deep Fear of Black Women’s Sexuality | Vanessa Willoughby