It’s easy to see gender inequality as perpetuated by a few toxically masculine men, but gender bias is embedded in our social systems in many subtle ways too. One system that scientists have been ...

Maryland Democrats are pushing a bill that would update the state constitution to use gender-neutral language — a plan some ...

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal to apparently remove gendered language from state law is sparking debate about the impact it could have on the family and society at large. Evers has ...

Eugene voters will see two measures with the city charter in their voter’s pamphlets for the city election on May 19. The ...

Psychiatrist finds Marinette pier drowning suspect competent; defense to challenge report However, defense attorney Scott Stebbins told the court they would be contesting that finding. Menasha man ...

The State Department defended a memo from Secretary of State Antony Blinken this month that urged staffers to steer clear of gendered language such as "mother" and "manpower." "If you look at that ...

The House of Representatives is governed by a set of rules. They are specific to each Congress and passed at the start of the legislative session. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Rules ...

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Bye bye bondsman and farewell fireman. The Berkeley City Council on Tuesday moved to strike and replace all gendered language in the municipal code. “In recent years, broadening societal awareness of ...