Author: Olivia Mccabe

Olivia McCabe is an editorial intern for Ms. originally from just outside Boston. She is currently based in New Orleans as a senior at Tulane University, double majoring in Political Science and English. Her interests include amplifying women’s voices in politics and leadership, advancing comprehensive sex education and advocating for reproductive rights.

Ms. Global: Spanish Police Target Trafficking Ring, A Historic Ruling in the African Court of Human And People’s Rights, and More

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The U.S. ranks as the 19th most dangerous country for women, 11th in maternal mortality, 30th in closing the gender pay gap, 75th in women’s political representation, and painfully lacks paid family leave and equal access to health care. But Ms. has always understood: Feminist movements around the world hold answers to some of the U.S.’s most intractable problems. Ms. Global is taking note of feminists worldwide.

This week: news from Japan, Tanzania, Guatemala, and more.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Could Shape the State’s Future on Abortion, Voting and Workers’ Rights

The nonpartisan effort to produce voter guides, Guides.vote, recently released its Wisconsin Supreme Court race guide, providing a cheat sheet leading up to the April 1 election. The high-profile race tasks voters with deciding between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel to fill the open seat on the court.

The election is crucial in determining whether the court retains its 4-3 liberal majority or shifts to conservative control.