How doctors will handle abortions if mifepristone telehealth access is bannedMedia Mentions How doctors will handle abortions if mifepristone telehealth access is banned By Scientific American | May 27, 2026 Share https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-doctors-will-hanPhysicians for Reproductive Health · May 27, 2026
Chef Kardea Brown Had To Get Creative In The Kitchen After Husband’s Type 2 Diabetes DiagnosisBy 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 .Essence · May 27, 2026
Criminal law update: some defense-friendly rulings and a big case that wasn’tThe 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 SCOTUSblog · May 27, 2026
What's at stake in Louisiana v. FDAWhat's at stake in Louisiana v. FDA gsinger May 27, 2026 <div class="field field--name-field-exclude-from-search field--type-search-api-exclude-entity field…Guttmacher Institute · May 27, 2026
The women who power America’s offices are making themselves AI-proofAt 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 , aThe 19th · May 27, 2026
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 hRewire News Group · May 27, 2026
Jazmine Sullivan Popped Out In A Latex Catsuit And The Internet Is Obsessed With Her Stunning TransformationBy Elizabeth Ayoola · The post Jazmine Sullivan Popped Out In A Latex Catsuit And The Internet Is Obsessed With Her Stunning Transformation appeared first on Essence .Essence · May 26, 2026
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 agaThe 19th · May 26, 2026
How a formerly incarcerated artist helped launch a record company for prison-impacted musiciansThis 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 CenteThe 19th · May 26, 2026
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 Ms. Magazine · May 26, 2026
14 Times Lenny Kravitz Inspired Us With His Rockstar StyleUpdated 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 uEssence · May 26, 2026
‘Transition Blush’ And The Painted By Esther-Patrick Ta Controversy, ExplainedBy India Espy-Jones · 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 knownEssence · May 26, 2026
Pam Grier Talks ‘Jackie Brown,’ Soul Flix, And The Legacy Of Black CinemaBy Okla Jones · 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.Essence · May 26, 2026
Anti-Trans Amendment Puts Women’s History Museum on PauseThis 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 hRewire News Group · May 26, 2026
‘Hello ladies and sons of ladies’: women are using ‘microfeminisms’ to flip the gender scriptThe practice is not entirely serious – but it raises awareness of the many sexist tropes built into everyday life When Tori Dunlap writes a letter or email to a heterosexual couple, she puts the womanThe Guardian Women · May 26, 2026
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, lProPublica · May 26, 2026
‘Intersectionality’ scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw thinks it’s time for everyone to talk backA 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 waThe 19th · May 26, 2026
Chad: 10 Years On, Habré Conviction Inspires Global JusticeClick to expand Image Hissene Habre during his trial in 2015. © Courtesy of Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise (RTS) (Nairobi) – The 2016 conviction in Senegal of former Chadian dictator Hissène HaHuman Rights Watch · May 25, 2026
Remembering War’s Impacts on Women and Girls on Memorial DayAs 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 coMs. Magazine · May 24, 2026
Prevent And Protect: Now Is The Time To Get Get Ready For MenopauseEvery 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 TiEssence · May 24, 2026
Documentary ‘Ask E. Jean’ Is a Funny, Moving Portrait of a Fearless WomanDirector 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 Ms. Magazine · May 24, 2026
Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting MomentsBy Bridgette Bartlett Royall · 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 Essence · May 23, 2026
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 isMs. Magazine · May 23, 2026
‘Menorexia’ Is The Midlife Crisis We Don’t Talk About EnoughMidlife adults are prone to this disorder, especially women.HuffPost Women · May 23, 2026
K. Michelle Says Her Husband Cheating Isn’t A Dealbreaker—But Giving Women Money IsSinger 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. MicEssence · May 22, 2026
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 ShEssence · May 22, 2026
After Historic SNAP Cuts, America’s Hunger Emergency Is Already Here—and Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Make It WorseEven 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 hunMs. Magazine · May 22, 2026
National Abortion Federation Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump-Vance Administration’s $1.776 Billion Slush FundFOR 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 FedNational Abortion Federation · May 22, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard is the latest woman to leave Trump’s CabinetTulsi 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 wThe 19th · May 22, 2026
Naomi Campbell’s Beauty EvolutionFor 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 Essence · May 22, 2026
‘Ms. Book Club’ Miniseries: Four Must-Listen Conversations on Black Women, U.S. History and the LawOur 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 ideMs. Magazine · May 22, 2026
Iowa Restricts Access to Abortion Pills, HPV VaccinesPlus, 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 NeRewire News Group · May 22, 2026
An ESSENCE Editor’s Guide To Vintage Shopping In New OrleansThe 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’sEssence · May 22, 2026
A history of Supreme Court leaksLast 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 intendeSCOTUSblog · May 22, 2026
Balloon Pants Are The Elegant Trend Taking Over This SummerIf you’re looking for a way to elevate your summer wardrobe, the ultimate way to make your outfits pop is with the pants of the season. No, denim shorts are […] The post Balloon Pants Are The Elegant Essence · May 22, 2026
What ‘Special Needs Mommy’ Influencers Get Wrong About Parenting Disabled Kids: OpinionOversharing about your child’s disability has become a lucrative trend on social media. For disability justice advocate Rebecca Cokley, these videos look an awful lot like a modern-day version of the Rewire News Group · May 22, 2026
The Funniest Posts From Women This Week (May 16-22)"Someone said millennials used to be at the club dressed for a leadership summit"HuffPost Women · May 22, 2026
Americans overwhelmingly oppose data centers. Women most of all.As data centers rapidly emerge at unprecedented rates across the country, they are being met with increasing opposition — particularly from women, according to a recent Gallup poll. More than two-thirThe 19th · May 22, 2026
Beyond American Exceptionalism: What the Success of the Green Wave Can Teach U.S. Abortion ActivistsWhile the idea of the U.S. as a bastion of moral superiority has always been a myth—evident, for example, in efforts to shield Jim Crow laws from scrutiny in the founding of the United Nations—the oveMs. Magazine · May 21, 2026
Ms. Global: From Ukraine to Lebanon to Sudan, Women Are Bearing the Brunt of Escalating Global ConflictAround the world, escalating armed conflict, political repression and humanitarian collapse are reshaping daily life for women and girls—often with devastating consequences. From drone warfare in SudaMs. Magazine · May 21, 2026
Women’s Health Is a Democracy Issue—and a Midterm OneIt is critically important to keep reproductive health and the chaos at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) front and center in the headlines. Why? Two words: midterm elections. Last week, within 4Ms. Magazine · May 21, 2026
Anti-trans amendment puts women’s history museum on pauseThe Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum has been years in the making — and now, transphobia is threatening to derail the whole thing. A bill to approve building the museum failed to pass on aThe 19th · May 21, 2026
The Frisco Test: What Happened in One Texas Suburb Signals a National ShiftEarlier this month, an Indian slate ran for Frisco City Council and school board: Sreekanth Reddy, Vijay Karthik and others. Every one of them lost. As it turns out, in America, you can be the most edMs. Magazine · May 21, 2026
PRH Fellows Correct New HHS Site, Moms.govOn Mother's Day, the Department of Health and Human Resources published moms.gov. We invited LTA Class of 2026 Fellows to call out the mis- and disinformation. The post PRH Fellows Correct New HHS SitPhysicians for Reproductive Health · May 21, 2026
The Trump Administration Wants More Trad Wives (Podcast)Conservatives have launched a campaign to redefine motherhood in culture and the law. The post The Trump Administration Wants More Trad Wives (Podcast) appeared first on Rewire News Group .Rewire News Group · May 21, 2026
Conservative Justices Resurrect the Comstock Act, Threatening Abortion Access NationwideOn May 1, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the mailing of mifepristone, one of the most widely used abortion medications in the country, threatening access for patients already facing aMs. Magazine · May 21, 2026
Court puts off deciding whether to consider $5 million verdict against Trump – yet againWhen the justices meet for their private conference on Thursday, there is one high-profile petition for review they will not consider, even though it has been fully briefed since late January: an appeSCOTUSblog · May 21, 2026
Moms.Gov and the Return of State-Sponsored PronatalismMoms.gov may present itself as a resource for “new and expecting mothers,” but its deeper message is unmistakable: motherhood as patriotic obligation, reproductive autonomy as suspect, and declining bMs. Magazine · May 21, 2026
Male Supremacism and Misogyny Was Central to the San Diego Mosque Shooting. Why Did So Much Coverage Miss It?Despite the extensive misogyny in both shooters’ manifestos, much of the reporting on the San Diego mosque shooting overlooked how male supremacism intersected with xenophobia, Islamophobia, anti-SemiMs. Magazine · May 21, 2026
How Francesca Lake Weaves Culture Into GarmentsIt’s 2 PM London time when I hop on a video call with Francesca Lake. Even through the pixelated display, Lake has a distinctive air about her. Her hair is […] The post How Francesca Lake Weaves CultuEssence · May 21, 2026
How we’re celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness DayThe 19th’s mission is to give women and LGBTQ+ people — specifically those excluded from the promise of the 19th Amendment by their gender, race, ethnicity, class or disability – the information they The 19th · May 21, 2026
Pap smears are designed to screen for cancer. Why are people afraid to get them?What’s worse: A cold rod inserted briefly inside your vagina or cervical cancer? The former is a key part of a pap smear, the cancer screening recommended every 3 to 5 years for people with a cervix uThe 19th · May 21, 2026
May 21 Virtual Event: Tackling Patriarchy and Power (With Anna Malaika Tubbs, Aisha Becker-Burrowes and Danielle Robay)The Feminist Majority Foundation and Ms. have partnered with Women's Foundation California to invite you to a national virtual conversation with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs that turns our attention toward Ms. Magazine · May 20, 2026
Daubert dust-up and AEDPA angstThe Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here . Since our last post, the Supreme CSCOTUSblog · May 20, 2026
In The Chair With: GlossBoss J“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what [Essence · May 20, 2026
Why is successfully prosecuting sexual assault so difficult?Six years ago, Jessica Mann took the stand for the first time in a New York City courtroom to publicly detail allegations that Harvey Weinstein raped her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013. That trial The 19th · May 20, 2026
The Dangerous Overlap Between Incel Culture and Trad Wife PoliticsWhen people hear the words “incels” and “trad wives,” they might think of very different images. While “incels” are thought of as lonely, radicalized, or dangerous, “trad wives” might invoke associatiNational Women's Law Center · May 20, 2026
States Already Enacting Harmful SAVE Act Policies, Requiring Proof of Citizenship to VoteCongressional Republicans are once again prioritizing the SAVE Act, legislation that would force Americans to show documents like a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. The House has alrMs. Magazine · May 20, 2026
When she didn’t grow up seeing herself in books, she became the librarian she never hadIn the lead-up to our country’s 250th anniversary, Errin Haines is writing a series of columns to contemplate the complicated expansion of our democracy. Subscribe to The Amendment newsletter. Cassie The 19th · May 20, 2026
Barney Frank, first member of Congress to come out as gay, dies at 86Former Rep. Barney Frank, the most prominent out gay politician in the United States for over a decade, died Wednesday after entering home hospice care for congestive heart failure. At 86, the MassachThe 19th · May 20, 2026
Is Martha’s Vineyard Only For The Wealthy? Resident India Rose Debunks This And Other Common MythsIn Black America during the summer, there are some guarantees we can (almost) universally agree on: We’re getting invited to at least one al…EssenceAug 10resilience
AOC is freezing her eggs — and sharing the process onlineU.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking social media followers behind the scenes as she freezes her eggs. The New York Democrat announc…The 19thAug 10politics
The real-life, offline campaign of Francesca HongMILWAUKEE — State Rep. Francesca Hong, Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, looked out at a crowd of 1,300 supporters. Her earlie…The 19thAug 10politics
‘Even the nuns are mad’: Catholic sisters are standing for Haitians outside ICE officesBLUE ASH, OHIO — The first Haitian immigrant reported to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office at 7:42 a.m. on Sunday. …The 19thAug 10immigration
US Activates Long Unused Deportation CourtClick to expand Image An image of US President Donald Trump hangs from the Department of Justice Building in Washington, DC, May 18, 2026. ©…Human Rights WatchAug 10immigration
Massachusetts expands abortion access to any point during pregnancyMassachusetts eliminated its cutoff for when someone can get an abortion, making it the tenth state — along with Washington, D.C. — to allow…The 19thAug 10choice
The Career Ladder Was Never Built With Women In Mind — So We're Building Something ElseTo understand why this is happening now, on a larger scale than ever before, we have to look at what the last few years have revealed.HuffPost WomenAug 10empowerment
The Ritual Report: The Healing Powers Of A Generational Girls TripESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report , she shares personal healing p…EssenceAug 10resilience
Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General After Anti-Abortion CommentsPlus: Voters in Kansas and Missouri reject ballot initiatives that may have further curbed abortion access. Each week, Rewire News Group edi…Rewire News GroupAug 10politics
4 Essence Editors On Their Favorite Summer-To-Fall Nail ColorsThere are officially 43 days left of summer (yes, I’m counting and dreading it!). But there’s one thing that makes the gradual transition to…EssenceAug 10equality
Justice Alito isn’t going anywhereThirty-three years ago today, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn-in . At the Court On July 27, the Trump administration asked the Supreme…SCOTUSblogAug 10politics