by Sheila Bapat, RH Reality Check

January 2, 2013 - 8:14 am

While the “fiscal cliff” dominated the news ad nauseum, ten states quietly increased their minimum wage, effective January 1. A whopping 59 percent of all minimum wage earners are women.

by Jessica Mason Pieklo, Senior Legal Analyst, RH Reality Check

October 4, 2012 - 10:22 pm

The California legislature unanimously passed a bill banning the use of restraints on pregnant women. Will the governor sign it?

by Robin Marty, Senior Political Reporter, RH Reality Check

April 16, 2012 - 7:50 am

In an attempt to battle anti-abortion restrictions, a committee chairwoman introduces a bill of her own.

by Robin Marty, Senior Political Reporter, RH Reality Check

April 11, 2012 - 1:51 pm

The House judiciary committee will decide whether or not to move the bill onto the floor for a vote.

by Robin Marty, Senior Political Reporter, RH Reality Check

April 2, 2012 - 9:01 am

Perhaps the clearest explanation of why reproductive health experts are against mandatory ultrasound bills even if ultrasounds are often a part of getting an abortion.