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A Supreme Court case could limit a key benefit for women under the Affordable Care Act.

The Department of Health and Human Services is set to announce new guidance on Thursday.

Federal judge in Texas blocked part of the state's restrictive new abortion law.

Check out the new about the Affordable Care Act.

Roe v. Wade turns 40 today, and we're recapping the landmark case's past, present, and future impact.

First, the Georgetown University law student was shut out of a congressional hearing on insurance coverage for contraception. Then, she was called a "slut" by Rush Limbaugh. Now, she talks to MC about being the subject of a national political firestorm—and whether she'll run for office someday. For more on the contraception debate, read "Why is Birth Control A Big Deal Again?"

After you read our full report on why women pay more, drop your local governor or member of Congress a line demanding a federal law outlawing gender pricing. We've posted all of their contact information here!

Yale, Princeton, and Harvard Law are all facing some serious sexual-misconduct complaints.

What's it like running an organization in the crosshairs of politicians, rabid opposition, and even the Supreme Court? For Cecile Richards, 53, the stately president of Planned Parenthood, it's business as usual.

How Liz Seccuro's rapist apologized — and was finally prosecuted — after 20 years.

With a new justice joining the top court, the MC Book Club goes behind the scenes of our judicial branch with Christopher Buckley's satire Supreme Courtship. Worth your discretionary dollar? Read on.

With the vetting of Sonia Sotomayor under way, prepare for the fevered cocktail-party banter by reading our shamelessly oversimplified guide.

The above-the-law status of "dignitaries" is being questioned.

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The Web has made it easy for sex-hungry teachers to hook up with their students; blame law enforcement for making it almost acceptable.

There are more than 11 million illegal aliens in the U.S. But could you spot one in a crowd? They're not always who you think they are