U.S. Politics

Gender wars highlight the rise of authoritarianism globally, as seen in Georgia's struggle for democracy against Russian influence. Women leaders across various nations are pivotal in resisting these trends, emphasizing their essential role in safeguarding freedoms and rights, per commentary from RAND Corporation.  

President Trump's questioning of the birthright citizenship clause is based on a historical interpretation of the 14th Amendment. This perspective suggests that citizenship was never intended for all individuals born in the U.S. without consideration of parental status, per commentary from Heritage Foundation.

• Lindsey McLendon at Center for American Progress argues that Project 2025 aims to dismantle the U.S. system of checks and balances, granting politicians, judges, and corporations increased control over Americans' lives by enforcing extreme right-wing policies through the U.S. Department of Justice.
• The Center for American Progress asserts that Project 2025 would pressure local district attorneys to enforce severe abortion bans and other restrictive laws, exacerbating the maternal health crisis and reducing access to essential reproductive healthcare, particularly in states with already high maternal mortality rates.