“That Guy Is Still Out There”
Vanessa Saba for ProPublica It took less than a day for the detective to give up on the case. A patrol officer had reported a harrowing, violent midnight rape in a Syracuse, New York, park. Hospital r
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Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty
Across a two-lane highway from Florida State Prison, people prayed as an execution was carried out on June 2. Alec Soth/Magnum This spring, Father Dustin Feddon began waking up in the middle of the ni
Court agrees to hear six new cases, including dispute over proof of citizenship to vote
The Supreme Court on Monday morning added six new cases to its argument docket for the 2026-27 term and turned down President Donald Trump’s request to take up his appeal of a $5 million award against
250th birthday minutes on the bench
At the Supreme Court building, there is a small exhibition tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, titled “Revolutionary Arguments: The Legal Fight for Independence.” The modest ground floor display f
Serena Williams broke barriers for Black girls in tennis. Her return could do the same for mothers.
When Serena Williams stepped away from tennis in 2022, she refused to use the word retirement. Instead, in a farewell essay , she said she was “evolving away from tennis.” She wanted to expand busines
The Antiabortion Playbook Is Coming for Birth Control
The United States is on its way to banning or severely restricting birth control. I know this statement will be met with incredulity—but I would refer you to the disbelief so many of us in the reprodu
These Black Women Alt Pop Stars Are Building Musical Worlds All Their Own
“It’s fun being able to see Black girls get to be rock stars and pop stars and not being put into one little box of what’s acceptable."
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to overturn $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn a 2023 jury verdict that he sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll. The high court’s decision not
Court rules that law enforcement’s use of “geofence warrant” was a “search”
Updated on June 29 at 3:50 p.m. The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that when law enforcement officials used a “geofence warrant” – a warrant that instructed Google to provide location data for cellphon
Heat Wave Is a Test of Whom Governments Protect, And How
Click to expand Image An older couple shelters from the sun under an umbrella near the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, on June 26, 2026. © 2026 Gauthier Bedrignans/Hans Lucas/AFP v
A 29-year-old democratic socialist takes on Colorado’s most senior member of Congress
Melat Kiros was born in 1997, the year her representative in the U.S. House, Democrat Diana DeGette, took office. On Tuesday, Kiros hopes to unseat her. The next frontier of the fight for the Democrat
How a Group of Lesbians Created ‘Womontown,’ a Queer Utopia in Missouri
When people think about the major queer meccas of the United States, they may think of New York City’s West Village , San Francisco’s Castro district , and Philadelphia’s Gayborhood . Less well known
Central African Republic Latest ‘Third Country’ for US Deportees
Click to expand Image Bangui, Central African Republic. © 2016 Reuters On June 12, the Central African Republic accepted 18 men and women of other nationalities deported from the United Stat
Supreme Court will not consider $5 million verdict against Trump
The Supreme Court on Monday announced that it will not hear an appeal by President Donald Trump seeking review of the $5 million jury verdict entered against him in the sexual abuse and defamation cas
The home stretch
Good morning, and welcome to a new week and another opinion announcement day. We will be live blogging beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT. We are expecting eight more decisions in argued cases (which are like
Mali: Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting
Click to expand Image A column of black smoke rises above buildings in Bamako on April 26, 2026. © 2026 AFP via Getty Images (Nairobi) – Islamist armed groups and Malian armed forces and their al
The Best Red Carpet Looks From The 2026 BET Awards
Tonight, Black Hollywood took to Peacock Theater in Los Angeles for the 2026 BET Awards, an annual celebration of the best in Black entertainment. Hosted by comedian Druski, the show will feature perf
In a Forceful Dissent, Justice Elena Kagan Says the Supreme Court Ignored Evidence of Trump Administration’s Anti-Haitian Bias
For more than 350,000 Haitians and roughly 6,000 Syrians living legally in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), the Supreme Court's decision in Mullin v. Doe is not simply another
Supreme Court ‘Mullin v. Al Otro Lado’ Decision Hinges Asylum Law on a Single Word
Just days after World Refugee Day, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a significant victory on immigration, allowing it to revive a policy that turns away asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mex
Patientce Foster On Managing Cardi B, Her ESSENCE Fest Debut, And The Business Of Cultural Strategy
Cardi B will take center stage at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans for her debut performance at The Party With a Purpose—marking a major cultural moment for one of music’s most i
Op-Ed: The Party We Built, The Bill Has Come Due
The ballot box is an economic instrument—and Black America is living the proof. The numbers don’t lie, even when we wish they would. Black unemployment sits at 7.5 percent, the highest it’s been in ye
Trump Holds Housing Aid Hostage to Force GOP Support for Voting Restrictions
This week, Trump cancelled a planned signing ceremony for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—which would help address the worsening housing affordability crisis—and said he won’t sign it
‘There’s Power In Whimsy’ — How The ‘Young Ho’ Trend Became A Viral Feminist Phenomenon
A viral tweet started as a dig at young women. Then, Gen Z and millennials turned it into something so much bigger.
Supergirl’s Long Fight to Escape Superman’s Shadow
As Hollywood prepares to introduce Supergirl to a new generation with Craig Gillespie’s upcoming feature film, it’s crucial to remember that her greatest battle was never against a supervillain, but a
Groomed For Love: Matthew And Shannon Secretly Eloped In Vegas—Then Celebrated With Everyone They Love In Atlanta
Growing up, Matthew didn’t believe marriage would be part of his story. He rarely saw Black gay men in loving, committed relationships . There weren’t many examples in his own life, and he didn’t see
10 Must-Read Stories on Women in Politics This Week: Title IX Anniversary, AI’s Anti-Women Bias and Ranked-Choice Voting Victories
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a weekly compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private se
Kendra Anderson Is Making Caviar For The People
In 2023, Kendra Anderson did something that should have been simple, but changed everything: she searched Google for caviar. She was sitting on her couch in Chicago during COVID, craving something she
America’s Roman Holiday: Prime Day and the Price of Convenience
Amazon Prime Day has become one of the biggest shopping events in the country, but its success tells a story far bigger than discounts. In an economy where families are struggling with the cost of gro
At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly
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Everything Happening During The Day At ESSENCE Fest — And Why You Need To Get There Early
New Orleans is calling — and this year, the party starts before the sun goes down. The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® daytime experience at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is a full destinat
Pharrel Brought Virgina Beach To Paris For His Latest Louis Vuitton Collection
Pharrell Williams continues to redefine modern menswear at Louis Vuitton . And for Spring/Summer 2027, he found inspiration in an unexpected muse: the surfer. Rather than leaning into beachwear cliché
With Latest Immigration Decisions, the Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority Rewrites Immigration Law, One Word at a Time
Just days after World Refugee Day, the Supreme Court issued two immigration decisions that dramatically narrow protections for asylum seekers and Temporary Protected Status holders: Mullin v. Al Otro
Planned Parenthood Endorses Graham Platner for Maine Senate Seat
Each week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide—from lawsuits over abortion access to LGBTQ+ rights—to bring you the most urgent news in reproductive justice. Here’s this week’s latest
When justices wade into politics
Scholar Robert Dahl, writing back in 1957 , once remarked that “Americans are not quite willing to accept the fact that [the Supreme Court] is a political institution and not quite capable of denying
Court rules on gun rights, immigration, and pesticide labels
On this day in 2015, the court decided Obergefell v. Hodges , recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. At the Court On Thursday, the court released its opinions in four cases: Mullin v
Backstage Pass: Nail Artist Dawn Sterling Gives An Inside Peek At Pharrell’s LV Show
This week, Pharrell presented his spring/summer 2027 menswear collection on Paris’ hottest day on record. Held the same time as the famous Fête de la Musique festival, the streets outside the show wer
The Funniest Posts From Women This Week (June 20-26)
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Ask a Sex Columnist: Martha Kempner
Martha Kempner was Rewire News Group ’s first sex columnist. One of her first columns for RNG , published back in 2010, derided Tiger Woods for using “sex addiction” as an excuse for bad behavior . Ta
Preparing for the unthinkable
This story was produced by El Tímpano , a civic media organization serving and covering the Bay Area’s Latino and Mayan immigrant communities. The original version of the story can be found here . In
An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price.
The Central Oregon Irrigation District diverts water from the Deschutes River through hundreds of miles of canals, pipes and ditches to irrigate high desert lands near Bend and Redmond, Oregon. Brando
China: Social Media, Films Censored Around Pride Month
Click to expand Image A same-sex couple hold hands during an event to raise awareness of gay rights in Hong Kong on May 25, 2019. © 2026 Philip Fong/AFP via Getty Images (New York) – The censorship of
How anti‑rights movements are grooming the next generation and what we must do next
Q&A with Jamie Vernaelde, Ipas senior researcher The lead author of Ipas’s Future Proofing: The Professionalization of an Anti-Rights Youth Generation explains why this trend matters now—and what sexu
What To Expect At Essence Festival’s New Unbothered & Well Stage
Don’t miss out on Essence Festival of Culture—tickets here: Get Tickets In just one week, New Orleans will be a hotspot for the city’s biggest family reunion of the year: the 2026 Essence Festival of
Peace Without Women? Ongoing Peace Talks and War Negotiations Keep Leaving Women Behind
As negotiations over conflicts across the Middle East continue, one pattern remains stubbornly familiar: women are largely absent from the room. From Gaza to Iran, women are bearing the costs of confl
Public Health Under Fire: Military Flu Outbreak Illustrates the Danger of Politicizing Vaccine Policy
Few medical advances have saved more lives than vaccines. Yet the Trump administration continues to undermine that success by politicizing public health and discrediting decades of scientific evidence
Get The Look: Recreate Michelle Obama’s Sophisticated Seersucker Suit For Less
Michelle Obama is part of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture lineup. Don’t miss out—tickets here: Get Tickets Michelle Obama has been delivering style moment after style moment. From the press tour
TV Still Has a Lot to Learn About Abortion
Four years after Dobbs , television has become more willing to acknowledge the legal and political barriers to abortion care—but too often, it still reinforces harmful myths. While shows like Grey's A
New legislation to protect the right to travel for abortion care in the US
New legislation to protect the right to travel for abortion care in the US gsinger June 25, 2026 Exclude from search No Video Type YouTube Short
No, your drinking water isn’t contaminated by abortion pills
Anti-abortion advocates, including Republican lawmakers and state officials, want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant. Scientists say there’s no evidence it harms the environment or
Celebrate Black Literature And Storytelling At Book Festival: ESSENCE Authors During ESSENCE Festival
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is the definitive hub of the daytime experience at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture. From July 3 through July 6, the venue transforms into a dynamic gathering spa
ESSENCE Black Women In Music Returns To Honor Brandy, Missy Elliott, Kandi Burruss, And Mona Scott-Young
ESSENCE is bringing back one of its most celebrated events. For the first time since 2018, Black Women in Music will take place during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans. Hosted by Em
Bible stories could soon be required reading in Texas public schools
Texas students are inching closer to attending social studies and reading classes that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity while emphasizing the Bible. The majority-Republican State Boa
All About Shannon Hart, Wife Of Josh Hart, And The WAG We’re Currently Fan-Girling Over
Even if you aren’t a basketball fan, chances are you’ve attended a brunch, a work huddle or overheard folks at the grocery store discussing The New York Knicks over the last couple of weeks. Their inc
Penultimate relists: papers, parents, and procedural puzzles
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here . This Thursday’s conference is the
Elizabeth Booker Houston: Just a Bitch with a Phone and Thoughts About Abortion Rights (Podcast)
In the last episode of B*tch, Listen, Imani Gandy laid out her theory that the reproductive rights movement made a critical mistake in running public health and legal strategies around abortion access
The Sunsetting of the Federal Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban Shifts Decisions to States
“[Indiana, Oklahoma, and Nebraska] are the only states that took additional state-level action to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid during the year the federal ban has been in effect. With the
US: Democracy at Risk
Click to expand Image Protesters hold US flags and placards during a nationwide "No Kings" rally in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President Donald Trump's military parade
Major decisions ahead
Today is Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s birthday. Born in 1954, Sotomayor has served on the court since 2009. Plus, we will be live blogging this morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT as the court announces o
Türkiye: Crackdown Ahead of NATO Summit
Click to expand Image Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at press conference during a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. © 2025 Markus Schreiber/AP Photo (Istanbul, June 25, 202
PRH Announces New Five-Year Strategic Plan
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