Gloria Steinem, the pioneering American feminist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died on September 3, 2026, at age 92. As a central leader of the second-wave feminist movement, she championed reproductive rights, workplace equality, and legislation against domestic violence. Her passing marks the end of an era, but her intellectual legacy continues to shape gender equality movements worldwide.
[Core Summary] The US Supreme Court has ruled that states may ban transgender women from participating in female sports competitions. The decision upholds participation restrictions already enacted in over twenty states and has sparked intense debate about fair competition, gender identity, and inclusion in athletics. [Event Details] The Court determined that state laws prohibiting transgender women from participating in female school and college sports do not violate the federal constitution. The ruling means existing restrictions in more than 20 states remain in effect and may encourage additional states to pass similar legislation. ...
The US Supreme Court rules that Louisiana’s congressional district map constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, striking down a majority-Black district in a major blow to the Voting Rights Act.
The US Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana’s House district map constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, effectively gutting a core protection of the Voting Rights Act.