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Thinking back to her first memory of ice cream . Lokelani Alabanza recalls the Neapolitan flavor as a staple in her grandmother’s freezer. “I did not want [the flavors] touching, so I ate them separat
Trump apparently made the remark in reference to the dearth of women at his White House UFC Freedom 250 event.
In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Kee
The entertainment industry may seem vast, but it’s a smaller world than most realize. Behind the red carpet moments are family ties established over multiple generations. Some of the closest connectio
This week marks four years since the Supreme Court revoked the federal right to abortion, catapulting the nation into an era of state-sanctioned deprivation of bodily autonomy for American women. On t
NATIONWIDE — Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda , released the following statement marking the fourth anniversary of the U
Mylissa McNeill never expected to be a mother. But when she learned she was pregnant in the spring of 2022, at age 41, she and her partner were happy and excited at the prospect of parenting a little
The Insider Edit is a curated list of pieces worth buying once and wearing forever. Influencer and C-suite executive Brooke DeVard breaks down her wardrobe investments and beauty secrets, which she de
If you haven’t heard by now, Amazon Prime Day is officially back, but don’t let the name fool you. The blockbuster savings are sticking around for much longer than a mere 24 hours. From June 23 throug
Powered by Truth Initiative Dating as far back as slavery, the tobacco industry has exploited Black communities. Enslaved people grew and harvested the crop on plantations. Eventually, the tobacco ind
We’ve been here before. When Dobbs v. Jackson came for abortion care in our states, we did two things: We opened clinics across state lines so our patients would still have a legal option. And we stay
The Supreme Court’s April 29 ruling curtailing a key provision of the Voting Rights Act cleared the way for last-minute redistricting pushes in states such as Louisiana and Tennessee . As a result, it
Solange has long been a world-building architect in her own right. She’s the founder of Saint Heron , a multidisciplinary creative group, the curator of Eldorado Ballroom Houston ’s summer series, and
On this day in 2022, the court released Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization , holding that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. A draft of the majority opinion had leaked app
Press Release Abortion Providers Call for Change on Anniversary of Dobbs June 24, 2026 Share https://prh.org/press-releases/abortion-providers-call-for-change-on-anniversary-of-dobbs/ Click to print P
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bonyen Lee-Gilmore NAF calls on allies to support abortion access throughout pregnancy, reject viability limits and arbitrary gestation-based abortion bans NATIONWIDE –
Reproductive health clinics have been closing at alarming rates since the Supreme Court ended federal abortion protections in 2022. Facing mounting social and economic pressures, at least 100 clinics
To understand why five California families took their fight against segregated schools to court in the 1940s, picture the buildings reserved for their children’s learning. At that time in rural Orange
Click to expand Image Since 2023, Maureen Kamatu, 28, has been self-employed at a mobile money cash-transfer booth in Lilongwe. When she first started the business, she faced open discrimination from
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has argued that out-of-state special interests are influencing constitutional amendments, while doing just that with his own push to eliminate the state income tax. Kansas Cit
Click to expand Image © 2026 Diana Ejaita for Human Rights Watch Women and girls in Cameroon face persistent domestic violence and gender discrimination without meaningful protection or access to just
Democratic socialists Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier won their primaries for the U.S. House, a show of strength for the left wing of the party and a sign of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influen
When it comes to confidence, style, and setting the tone for summer, no one does it quite like Megan Thee Stallion . The Houston native has built an empire around the Hot Girl philosophy. One rooted i
Four years after Dobbs , it's clear that reproductive freedom is not an abstract political issue. It is the freedom to build a life. This week, we're launching The Majority campaign—and we want you in
A SNAP outreach manager in Takoma Park, Maryland Amanda Voisard/The Washington Post/Getty Images ProPublica is digging into pressing issues affecting millions who rely on America’s safety net programs
Soccer is one of the most beloved sports in the world, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest in the tournament's history—has drawn millions of fans across the globe. This year, for the first time, t
Content warning: reported sexual violence, reported homicide As an attorney who focuses on gender-based violence, I wasn’t surprised that the “Epstein files” confirmed what my gender justice comrades
Republican voters regularly use mail-in voting. Nearly one in five registered Republicans vote by mail. One in four Democrats does too. Data on who votes by mail suggests that many Americans trust and
Grammy-winning singer Muni Long left the “ Brandy and Monica: The Boy Is Mine Tour ” earlier than expected last year due to a need to focus on her health. But what she didn’t detail, until now, was th
On a humid May morning in Selma, Alabama, thousands of people filled the streets — an echo of 1965, driven by a new threat: a Supreme Court steadily dismantling the Voting Rights Act that marchers ble
Updated on June 23 at 2:51 p.m. The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections that a Louisiana man cannot sue prison officials who shaved his head even after he s
Two progressive women of color and democratic socialists are vying to win New York City-based seats on Tuesday in hotly contested races that progressive Democrats are looking toward to shape the traje
BENZONIA, Mich. — Maggie Bacon is seeking men. On a recent Friday, she attached flyers about an upcoming education and training fair to more than 500 pizza boxes, one of the ways she’s tried to persua
Medication abortion is under attack. Roughly two-thirds of Americans end their pregnancies by taking two abortion drugs—mifepristone and misoprostol . Because these safe, effective medications can be
On Wednesday, July 1, Georgetown Law and the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law will host the 2026 Supreme Court Term in Review, a timely discussion examining one of the most consequ
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Nothing will beat the high-water mark brat summer set. But with the fury around Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear and other recent books about trad wives, I’m calling it: this summer is trad wife book su
The Supreme Court on Monday morning denied review in several notable cases, including cases involving voting rights, the environment, and a trademark dispute involving a company founded by NBA superst
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The new, nonprofit, all-women event is around the corner.
Earlier this month, Jay-Z took the stage at The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. But, something was different. In fact, the one thing that’s defined his appearance for the past eight years was completely
As conservative organizations are carefully curating messaging about femininity, marriage and traditional values, the data tells a different story: Feminism remains remarkably popular, especially amon
Fatherhood has become one of the defining parts of John Gaines ‘ life. While many people know him as a highly regarded fitness coach , much of his focus today revolves around raising his daughter and
"Society is not kind to women who age," the author writes. "But aging has given me something that I didn’t even know I needed."
After Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for Senate in Maine, his first ad of the general election didn’t mention his opponent, Sen. Susan Collins, or the Republican Party. It focused on
One day, it happens. You slide your fingers down your hair from top to bottom and freeze—there it is again, a small bundle of hair caught between each finger. At first, you brush it off. It’s a phase,
Welcome to what will likely be a busy week at the Supreme Court. We’re expecting 17 more opinions by early July, and we know that there will be at least two opinion announcement days this week. Remind
This story was originally reported by Shefali Luthra of T he 19th , and republished through Rewire News Group ‘s partnership with the 19th News Network. Erika Nyhus thought she was done having childre
For years, balancing career and motherhood as a judge meant working through inflexible schedules and large caseloads while remaining present as the primary caregiver. These days, the landscape has shi
Photo illustration by Mark Harris/ProPublica. Photos by Getty Images. After the Trump administration upended the world’s largest foreign aid provider last year, terminating thousands of programs and f
Four years after Dobbs overturned Roe v. Wade , the evidence is overwhelming: Reproductive freedom is not a fringe issue. It is a majority value. You, or someone you love, has benefited from contracep
Molly (last name withheld for privacy), a 35-year-old clinic escort, says they will not be deterred from helping patients get the care they need at a Milwaukee clinic that provides abortions. Molly ou
The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, best known as a Reaganomics champion, is using anti-LGBTQ+ politics to advance its broader political goals. But that wasn’t always part of its strategy. Si
Ashley Etienne has spent her career inside the most consequential rooms in American politics. Now she’s seated at one of its most visible tables. The veteran communications strategist recently joined
Juneteenth may have begun in Galveston, Texas, but its significance is widespread. The holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in Texas (on June 19, 1865), became nationally recognized in 2021
Two Gen Z women who research gender equity unpack the "aspiration gap" in their generation's parenting desires.
In 1993, Saturday Night Live parodied a new affirmative consent policy at Antioch College with a sketch starring Mike Myers who asks explicit consent for each intimate act such as, “May I elevate the
Fiancé? Check. Mother? Yes. Actress, model, and singer? Of course. Serayah McNeill—our May 2025 of the ESSENCE digital coverstar alongside Joey Bada$$—is a jack of all trades. Best known for her role
On Thursday, June 18, Lower Manhattan was packed at every corner with people. They all came out, in droves, as well as in excitement, joy, and in orange and blue, to celebrate the NBA Champion New Yor
Judge Jerri Zhang has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024.
