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WLP Statement on Conflicting Federal Rulings Re: Mifepristone
Abortion is still legal and available in Pennsylvania. Recent rulings related to FDA approval of mifepristone, the first of two drugs taken in the most common medication abortion protocol, have not changed any Pennsylvania laws related to abortion care. Last night,...
Urging President Biden to Keep His Promise
Last June, the U.S. Department of Education issued new proposed rules governing how schools receiving federal funding must respond to sex-based discrimination last June. The proposed rules would rescind harmful provisions added by the Trump Administration, improve...
Today is AANHPI Equal Pay Day
Today is AANHPI’s Equal Pay Day, a day that we call for action on equal pay legislation while focusing on the wage gaps experienced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women. In 2021, AANHPI women working full-time year-round, part-time,...
WLP Youth Access Manager Christine Castro Honored as Leader
We’re thrilled to share the news that WLP attorney Christine Castro is being honored as one of the “Women Leading the 175th.” This award recognizes exceptional women living or working in the 175th legislative district, chosen by Pennsylvania Rep. Mary Isaacson,...
Action Alert: Help Ban Non-consensual Pelvic Exams in Pennsylvania
Did you know that it’s legal in Pennsylvania for medical providers to perform nonconsensual pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams on patients as part of medical training under anesthesia or unconscious? Nonconsensual pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams are deeply rooted...
