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Statuary Hall. The new Republican leadership in the House of Representatives has ordered the construction of a new women’s bathroom closer to the House chamber. At the moment, women have to take a two-minute walk across Statuary Hall to reach the nearest ladies’ room.

Gabriel Arana is a contributing editor at The American Prospect. His articles on gay rights, immigration, and media have appeared in publications including The New Republic, The Nation, Salon, The Advocate, and The Daily Beast.