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Like most people, my family loves an international vacation . The opportunity to get our passports stamped together is quite a thrill—especially for my 7-year-old son. Even when we stay stateside , we
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LANSING, Michigan – Former Ambassador Bridget Brink has seen her share of tough fights over the past few years. She was the first woman to lead a U.S. diplomatic mission to an active combat zone as a
Few public figures have mastered political style quite like Barack Obama. Throughout his time in the public eye, the former president has established a fashion legacy rooted in classic American dressi
In a party line vote of 12-10, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general on Wednesday; a full Senate vote is expected in the coming days. The vote prompted
Deidra “DJ Spinderella” Roper is one of the best in the world (and the best ever, honestly) at what she does. While she’s been known to rock crowds at festivals and arenas, her recent collaboration wi
When Marvel Studios announced that Mahershala Ali would take up the mantle of Blade at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019 , the reaction was immediate. Ali, who was already a two-time Academy Award winner, w
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In 1987, designer Willi Smith drew a series of colorful looks for Spider-Man character Mary Jane Watson in Marvel’s comic books, ranging from a wedding gown to cutout looks for a paper doll of the cha
As students across New Orleans prepare to head back to the classroom, they’ll be welcomed into the new school year by one of the country’s most recognizable HBCU graduates. Former Vice President Kamal
This article was adapted from an essay that first appeared in the essay collection America Unfinished: 250 Years of Law and Governance (MIT Press, 2026). *** We are on the cusp of some revolutionary n
Storm Reid has been acting since she was 9 years old, but a true creative rarely stops at one outlet. After spending much of her life on film and tv sets, the Atlanta native has reached a point where
The Supreme Court’s collection of art and objects associated with the justices includes a top hat worn by Justice Felix Frankfurter. The hat was made by the same company that “later crafted the wide-b
Democrats don’t need to copy the Republican playbook to win back young, male voters. The left has been winning elections with its own brand of joyful, responsible men. New domestic violence accusation
Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the fight over abortion access continues to rage. At least four states will ask voters in November to enact or repeal constitutional amendmen
Reproductive health clinics have been closing at alarming rates since the Supreme Court ended federal abortion protections in 2022. Every time a clinic closes, patients lose access to care, but that’s
Ralph Lauren is taking their commitment to American fashion down South. In the brand’s latest Artist in Residence collaboration, they’re turning their attention to the legendary quiltmakers of Gee’s B
Could it really be the Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE)? Whether or not North Carolina A&T State University truly holds the GHOE title is still up for debate in some circles but the HBCU’s legendar
Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments on trans girls and women in sports have some in the WNBA upset.
Republican Rep. Max Miller is still running for reelection, even as leaders in his party wrestle with what it means to have a candidate accused of abusing his ex-wife and daughter. Emily Moreno filed
In 2023, Procter & Gamble acquired Mielle. Immediately after, the beauty community accused founder Monique Rodriguez of changing the formula of the viral Rosemary Mint Oil and even alleged hair loss a
Tracee Ellis Ross had plenty of supporters in the audience for her Broadway debut, including the women who helped make Girlfriends one of television’s most beloved comedies. Ross opened Every Brillian
In the ‘By Us Beauty’ series, our editors discuss the hottest Black-owned products in the beauty sphere that you should know about. In this iteration, we discuss our favorite Black-owned launches from
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The red van hands out food, water, clothes, first aid and free HIV tests. Locals recognize it across the Twin Cities: the van, nicknamed “Thrivey,” visits St. Paul on Mondays, drives up and down south
Zendaya has spent the better part of the last decade building one of the most impressive résumés in Hollywood. Now, another milestone is adding to that growing list of accomplishments. According to Fo
Just because summer is beginning to wind down doesn’t mean your wardrobe has to. Brandon Blackwood is making the case for one last vibrant style statement with the launch of Verano: Summer Brights, th
This is my first article for SCOTUSblog, and I want to explain why I have chosen the header Born Free and Equal for my column. The phrase is derived from the Declaration of Independence , whose 250th
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Plus, the mifepristone legal battle intensifies and abortion care returns to Missouri. Each week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide—from lawsuits over abortion access to LGBTQ+ righ
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s second election, voting for legislation to boost immigration enforcement could have seemed like a safe choice to some Democrats, who tied Donald Trump’s second presi
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, rear, attends a hearing with commissioners Anna Gomez, right, and Olivia Trusty. Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg/Getty Images Two government watchdog gro
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Happy Summer! 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. O
A recent study exposes how insidious age discrimination is — and it should make you mad.
The rainy debut marked the start of America’s first women’s professional baseball league in almost three decades.
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in
The Howard University Class of 2030 disenrollment matter continues to unfold. Earlier this week, the Washington, D.C. university interim president, Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD took to social media to sh
Each month, Ms. rounds up some of the most exciting new books by writers from historically marginalized communities—authors whose work too often gets overlooked in a publishing landscape still dominat
Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle , after eight years of marriage, and I, for one, am shook. Per TMZ , the WNBA star filed on July 30, stating their marriage is “irretrieva
Within days of Donald Trump's second inauguration, the administration began erasing LGBTQ+ people from federal websites, while Republican governors across the country rebranded Pride Month as celebrat
The Trump administration’s hormonal obsession rages on. Now, we are on to federal funding recommendations for teen pregnancy prevention and sex education programs—which will now be required to address
The Insider Edit is a curated list of pieces worth buying once and wearing forever. Auctioneer and tastemaker Kimberly Pirtle breaks down her wardrobe investments and philosophies, which she describes
Over the past year, several women-focused articles in the New York Times declared feminism has gone too far, and put the onus on women to fix what is broken. An article asking if liberal feminism "rui
Somebody knows something. Someone knows what happened to Nolan Wells , the 18-year-old Mississippi college student who ventured to Horn Island with his “friends” on July 4, 2026, and never returned ho
Lawmakers are seeking the release of an immigrant woman who says that — despite pleading for help after experiencing bleeding and severe pain, indications of a possible miscarriage — she has received
MAGA Republicans are back in the White House, and Project 2025 is their guide: the right-wing plan to turn back the clock on women’s rights, remove abortion access, and force women into roles as wives
During this 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it may be worth recalling the document’s only identified audience. Rather than single out the American public, the Declaration instead
Nike is redefining what a sweatsuit campaign can look like with the launch of their new Studio Fleece Collection. Making this a reality is none other than sprint sensation Sha’Carri Richardson , and w
It’s the dead of summer and the beaming sun is trying its best to melt your makeup off. Except, to no avail. That’s because, instead of a full-coverage foundation, your lightweight skin tint feels mor
For generations, students chose colleges based on factors like their academic reputation, tuition costs or social scene. But in today’s divided nation, politics has emerged as a rising influence on wh
“My main goal when I’m out in public is to not run into anyone I know.”
The first season of this Amazon Prime series is like an instruction manual for young adults to have hot, satisfying, consensual coitus. I don’t know if any of the students at Briar University are maki
If you or a loved one are in crisis, please call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a live volunteer crisis counselor. Abortion bans may be driving more teenage girls to seriously cont
A semitruck drives across the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge from Canada into the United States. On the northeast edge of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, nearly 1,100 people gathered in late June f
President Barack Obama has shared his annual summer reading list for 17 years, starting in 2009 shortly after taking office. The fun tradition, which has become a highly anticipated release for the se
Nearly a decade after the rise of #MeToo, public conversations about sexual harassment and assault have entered a new phase—one marked by growing skepticism. New data from Tulane University’s Newcomb
The Supreme Court’s 2025-2026 term concluded earlier this summer, continuing the Court’s hard-right trajectory. This slide has sweeping implications for gender justice—and, in turn, the stability of o
