The #DemDebate was three hours long and not one question about abortion or reproductive rights.

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 13, 2019

Three hours, not one question on abortion—with women’s rights under attack across our country.

— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) September 13, 2019

Media outlets like The New York Times note that the third Democratic presidential debate included no questions about issues often deemed “women’s issues” like the gender wage gap and reproductive rights. Advocates on these issues, as well as presidential contenders including Harris and O’Rourke, also cited the omission.