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Republicans want to make the Texas Senate race about manliness

Republicans are focusing on one question in one of November’s top races: Is the Democrat a real man? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who clinched the GOP’s nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, released a new ad Wednesday —his first of the general election — accusing his opponent, state S…

Election Conspiracies Are Moving From Rhetoric to Government Action

Attacks on the legitimacy of U.S. elections are no longer confined to conspiracy theories circulating online—they are increasingly shaping government action at the local level. In Riverside County, Calif.

Survivors of Torture Rewrite the Rules Banning It

There is no shortage of cases of torture in the headlines. Across today’s crises—from Ukraine to Sudan, Myanmar to Gaza—the allegations are graphic and devastating. But once a legal case closes or the news cycle moves on, another story begins: What happens to those who survive torture? As U.N.

US Court Rules to Protect Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors

Click to expand Image A woman is detained by US federal agents after exiting a court hearing in immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City, on September 3, 2025. © 2025 Michael M.

Christian Menefee Unseats Al Green In Historic TX-18 Runoff Victory

(Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) By Shelby Stewart · Updated May 27, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In a decisive primary runoff victory Tuesday night, Christian Menefee secured the Democratic nomination for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, defeating longtime incumbent …

Chef Kardea Brown Had To Get Creative In The Kitchen After Husband’s Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis

By ESSENCE Editors · Updated May 27, 2026 The post Chef Kardea Brown Had To Get Creative In The Kitchen After Husband’s Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis appeared first on Essence .

Criminal law update: some defense-friendly rulings and a big case that wasn’t

The U.S. Supreme Court (unlike some ) does not divide its docket between civil and criminal cases. So I do . With about five weeks left in the current Supreme Court term, it’s time for a quick update on how the court is handling its criminal cases this term, and a brief description of “big” criminal…

What's at stake in Louisiana v. FDA

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The women who power America’s offices are making themselves AI-proof

At the administrative assistants’ conference, everyone wants to talk about AI. Among the workers who are most likely to have a hard time finding a new job if AI takes theirs, 86 percent are women , according to findings from a recent Brookings Institution study.

Hey Missouri. It’s Me Again, AngryBlackLady. We Need to Talk About Your ‘Born Alive’ Bill.

So hey, Missouri. It’s me. AngryBlackLady. You probably knew I was coming. I’ve been writing open letters to you since 2015. I’ve written five of these now, if you’re counting, which I am, because I have a spreadsheet, not to mention a deep and abiding sense of exhaustion.

Jazmine Sullivan Popped Out In A Latex Catsuit And The Internet Is Obsessed With Her Stunning Transformation

By Elizabeth Ayoola &middot; The post Jazmine Sullivan Popped Out In A Latex Catsuit And The Internet Is Obsessed With Her Stunning Transformation appeared first on Essence .

What is cortisol? Your questions, answered.

Want more stories like this? Subscribe to our menopause newsletter . When we asked you all during Deinfluencing Month what other topics you wanted us to dig into, we heard one thing over and over again: cortisol.

How a formerly incarcerated artist helped launch a record company for prison-impacted musicians

This story is part of a five-part investigative podcast series, “ Dying on The Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison ,” produced by Create Genius Media and Temple University Klein College’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting.

The Trump Administration Isn’t Just Ignoring Violence Against Abortion Clinics—It Wants to Fund It.

The numbers are staggering: Between 2024 and 2025, death threats against abortion providers more than doubled. Stalking incidents more than doubled. Clinic blockades surged by 500 percent. There were four arsons. A planned assassination attempt against a Montana provider.

14 Times Lenny Kravitz Inspired Us With His Rockstar Style

Updated May 26, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Few artists embody rockstar >Lenny Kravitz . For decades, Kravitz has built a fashion legacy rooted in individuality, sensuality, and an unapologetic embrace of self-expression.

‘Transition Blush’ And The Painted By Esther-Patrick Ta Controversy, Explained

By India Espy-Jones &middot; Updated May 26, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… “I’m honestly very nervous to make this video,” said makeup artist Ngozi “Esther” Edeme, professionally known as Painted by Esther , in a TikTok video.

Pam Grier Talks ‘Jackie Brown,’ Soul Flix, And The Legacy Of Black Cinema

By Okla Jones &middot; Updated May 26, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… “It’s always nice to share what you’ve learned on your journey with everyone because it’s so vast,” Pam Grier says. “I’ve learned so much and there’s so much abundance that we all have.

Anti-Trans Amendment Puts Women’s History Museum on Pause

This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler of The 19th , and republished through Rewire News Group ‘s partnership with the 19th News Network. The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum has been years in the making—and now, transphobia is threatening to derail the whole thing.

‘Hello ladies and sons of ladies’: women are using ‘microfeminisms’ to flip the gender script

<p>The practice is not entirely serious – but it raises awareness of the many sexist tropes built into everyday life</p><p>When Tori Dunlap writes a letter or email to a heterosexual couple, she puts the woman’s name first in the greeting.

She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Emily Waldorf Kathleen Flynn for ProPublica On the morning of Sept. 16, 2024, Emily Waldorf’s preschooler found her curled on the bathroom floor. Waldorf had felt a strange pressure during a shower, like a balloon bulging into her vagina, and was now bleeding.

‘Intersectionality’ scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw thinks it’s time for everyone to talk back

A teacher who wouldn’t cast her as a princess in a kindergarten skit shaped Kimberlé Crenshaw’s views. So did her efforts to diversify the hiring process and courses at Harvard Law School while she was a student.

Chad: 10 Years On, Habré Conviction Inspires Global Justice

Click to expand Image Hissene Habre during his trial in 2015. © Courtesy of Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise (RTS) <p>(Nairobi) – The 2016 conviction in Senegal of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré was a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for atrocity crimes, Human Rights Watch and th...

Remembering War’s Impacts on Women and Girls on Memorial Day

As we pause to mark Memorial Day on Monday, I’m thinking about the women affected by war—whether they’re fighting on the front lines, working in the service as nurses, or civilians saddled with the consequences of wars started by men living in far-off lands who barely know they exist.

Prevent And Protect: Now Is The Time To Get Get Ready For Menopause

Every time I learn something new about women’s health, I feel a profound sense of grief. At the center is always rage. Why did I not know this before? I […] The post Prevent And Protect: Now Is The Time To Get Get Ready For Menopause appeared first on Essence .

Documentary ‘Ask E. Jean’ Is a Funny, Moving Portrait of a Fearless Woman

Director Ivy Meeropol on the challenges of making a film about E. Jean Carroll, Trump’s most formidable legal adversary. This film review and interview was originally published by The Contrarian. Ask E. Jean, the poignant yet entertaining documentary about E.

Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall &middot; Updated May 25, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… These days, it is easy to feel like the world is on fire: all of our bills are too high , we’re at war with Iran , the government is…well, you know how stressful politics is right now.

Black Women, Beauty Politics and the Power of Rage in ‘Is God Is’

In one of the film’s most surreal scenes, the twins at the center of *Is God Is*—Racine, “the Rough One,” and Anaia, “the Quiet One”—pretend to be strippers for a room full of men. But while Racine is welcomed, Anaia is rejected because her scarred face disrupts the men’s fantasies.

‘Menorexia’ Is The Midlife Crisis We Don’t Talk About Enough

Midlife adults are prone to this disorder, especially women.

K. Michelle Says Her Husband Cheating Isn’t A Dealbreaker—But Giving Women Money Is

Singer K. Michelle is a notorious conversation starter these days, but this time it’s about what fidelity looks like inside of her marriage. During a recent appearance on Club Shay […] The post K. Michelle Says Her Husband Cheating Isn’t A Dealbreaker—But Giving Women Money Is appeared first on Esse...

Shamon Brown Jr. And Mike V. Epps Reflect On The Final Season Of ‘The Chi’

After eight seasons, The Chi is preparing to say goodbye. Since premiering in 2018, Lena Waithe’s Chicago-based drama has become one of the defining Black television series of its era. […] The post Shamon Brown Jr. And Mike V. Epps Reflect On The Final Season Of ‘The Chi’ appeared first on Essence .

After Historic SNAP Cuts, America’s Hunger Emergency Is Already Here—and Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Make It Worse

Even as communities across the country grapple with the fallout from last year’s devastating SNAP cuts, the White House’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget threatens to deepen an already escalating hunger emergency.

National Abortion Federation Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump-Vance Administration’s $1.776 Billion Slush Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 22, 2026Contact: naf@berlinrosen.com Lawsuit Challenges Taxpayer-Funded Payout Scheme  Alexandria, Va. — In the most comprehensive case of its kind, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) is joining a broad coalition of organizations and individuals harmed by the Trump-Vanc...

Tulsi Gabbard is the latest woman to leave Trump’s Cabinet

Tulsi Gabbard, the nation’s chief intelligence official, is the latest woman to leave President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.  Gabbard is resigning to care for her husband, Abraham, who has been diagnosed with “an extremely rare form of bone cancer” and “faces major challenges in the coming weeks and mont...

Naomi Campbell’s Beauty Evolution

For the past 56 years, Naomi Campbell’s face card has never declined. The London-born supermodel, known for her witty grin, killer eyes, and gorgeous pout, has a look (and prowess) […] The post Naomi Campbell’s Beauty Evolution appeared first on Essence .

‘Ms. Book Club’ Miniseries: Four Must-Listen Conversations on Black Women, U.S. History and the Law

Our podcast platform Ms. Studios has launched a newly updated miniseries: Ms. Book Club , examining the last 250 years of U.S. history through a feminist lens and asking what the nation’s founding ideals have meant in practice for women, Black Americans and other historically marginalized communitie...

Iowa Restricts Access to Abortion Pills, HPV Vaccines

Plus, a woman gives birth in a Brooklyn courtroom and veterans sue Trump administration over VA abortion ban. The post Iowa Restricts Access to Abortion Pills, HPV Vaccines appeared first on Rewire News Group .

An ESSENCE Editor’s Guide To Vintage Shopping In New Orleans

The Essence Festival of Culture 2026 is happening July 3 – July 5. Don’t miss out—tickets here: Get Tickets If you’re a vintage lover like me, you know that visiting a […] The post An ESSENCE Editor’s Guide To Vintage Shopping In New Orleans appeared first on Essence .

A history of Supreme Court leaks

Last month, The New York Times published a major scoop : the inside story of the Supreme Court’s 2016 order blocking then-President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan, an environmental initiative intended to address climate change, on its interim docket.