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SCOTUS Extends Block on Lower-Court Ruling, Keeping Abortion Pill Widely Accessible—For Now

The Court’s stay of a Fifth Circuit ruling that temporarily restricted mifepristone nationwide now expires on May 14, 2026. The post SCOTUS Extends Block on Lower-Court Ruling, Keeping Abortion Pill W

Rewire News Group · May 11, 2026

Stop Shaming Black Girls: The Toxic Policing of Black Prom Culture Has Gone Too Far

She better have a college fund. How did they afford all of that? I bet they live in the projects. Her dress, makeup, hair and nails are tacky! These are […] The post Stop Shaming Black Girls: The Toxi

Essence · May 11, 2026

Civil Rights Groups Launch Southern Voting Rights Mobilization Following Supreme Court’s Callais Decision

Civil and voting rights organizations across the South are launching a wave of rallies, trainings and grassroots mobilizations in response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callai

Ms. Magazine · May 11, 2026

UN Official Would Reject US Funds with Discriminatory Conditions

Click to expand Image Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, during a press conference in Geneva, August 22, 2025. © 2025 Salvatore Di Nolf

Human Rights Watch · May 11, 2026

How to Get Abortion Pills, Regardless of What the Courts Say

As legal battles over abortion pills continue to play out in the courts, many people across the United States are asking the same urgent question: If the Supreme Court or lower courts restrict access

Ms. Magazine · May 11, 2026

Unboxed: How Fiber Artist Chelsea Billingsley Weaves Black Stories Into Fine Art

Some people pivot onto new paths later in life. Others just know that an unconventional life is what they’re meant for. Chelsea Billingsley, 29, has always been drawn to art. […] The post Unboxed: How

Essence · May 11, 2026

The Guttmacher Institute and Its Scientists Join Two Amicus Briefs Calling on the Supreme Court to Protect Access to Mifepristone via Telehealth

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Guttmacher Institute · May 11, 2026

Justice Samuel Alito opens up about oral arguments, judicial security, and his writing process

“It would be consistent with my public image if I told you that I spent the summer catching flies so we could pull the wings off the flies,” Justice Samuel Alito told an audience at the 5th Circuit Ju

SCOTUSblog · May 11, 2026

The ripple effects of the Voting Rights Act ruling

Alabama has asked the court to address its own redistricting effort.

SCOTUSblog · May 11, 2026

The Governor’s Races to Watch in 2026

Multiple women candidates are running in this year’s many open governor races leading up to the 2026 midterm elections in November. The post The Governor’s Races to Watch in 2026 appeared first on Rew

Rewire News Group · May 11, 2026

Why schools are opening parking lots for homeless students and families

SAN DIEGO — As an 8-year-old boy steered his bicycle in figure eights, his mother piled three plates with pizza and pineapple slices from an outdoor kitchen shared with more than a dozen other familie

The 19th · May 11, 2026

Black Women Were Told Braiding Pain Was Normal. This Mother-Daughter Duo Built A Brand To Change That

For years, many of us had heard, or even experienced the same trauma: the dreaded itchy scalp that came from wearing our hair in protective styles.  While we couldn’t eliminate […] The post Black Wome

Essence · May 11, 2026

Georgia midwives say the state is squandering their abilities to care for families

Jamarah Amani was living in Pennsylvania when she had her first child. She had the care of a midwife who made her experience so much easier. The midwife got on the floor to show Amani yoga poses for b

The 19th · May 11, 2026

Ivy Coco Maurice On Styling Her Mother Sheryl Lee Ralph

“I’ve known fashion pretty much my whole life,” stylist Ivy Coco Maurice tells ESSENCE over the phone. She’s in Jamaica working on a research project, which is the Island she […] The post Ivy Coco Mau

Essence · May 10, 2026

The Kids of Magnolia Mother’s Trust: John on Competition, Confidence and Why Every Kid Deserves Opportunity

This Mother’s Day weekend, we are honored to present a special three-part Front and Center mini-series—The Kids of Magnolia Mother’s Trust—featuring the children of mothers whose stories readers have

Ms. Magazine · May 10, 2026

How Being A Dog Mom Is Offering Black Women An Alternative Motherhood

The realization that I wanted to be a mother—and that motherhood, in this world, might be one of the worst things I could ever subject myself to—hit me within seconds […] The post How Being A Dog Mom

Essence · May 9, 2026

This Mother’s Day, Women Are Fighting for Healthcare, Democracy and Survival

This Mother’s Day weekend arrives amid extraordinary legal and political upheaval over reproductive freedom, voting rights and the economic survival of mothers. The post This Mother’s Day, Women Are F

Ms. Magazine · May 9, 2026

Black Wealth Watch: Pinky Cole’s Former CFO Faces Fraud Charges, Shaq Expands Into Women’s Basketball, Will.i.am Teaches AI At ASU

Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week — the wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and […] The post Black Wealth Watch

Essence · May 9, 2026

What a Daughter Learned About Leadership Watching Her Mom Hold Everything Together

“I know that sometimes it was a struggle for my mom to support me all the time in my dance classes,” Tamya writes in the second installment of the Ms. miniseries, The Kids of Magnolia Mother’s Trust .

Ms. Magazine · May 9, 2026

Australia: 3 Alleged ISIS-Linked Women Face Serious Charges

Click to expand Image A police van with one of the Australian women allegedly linked to the Islamic State at the Mascot Police Station in Sydney on May 7, 2026. © 2026 Izhar Khan/Getty Images (Sydney)

Human Rights Watch · May 8, 2026

From the Halls of Congress to Out on the Trail, Women Beg the Question: Why Not You?

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

Ms. Magazine · May 8, 2026

Imagining a World Where No Mothers Die

More than 700 women die each day, on average, from causes linked to pregnancy or childbirth. Almost all of these deaths are preventable. To honor the world’s mothers, we asked midwives about their mem

Ms. Magazine · May 8, 2026

Rihanna’s Liberating Approach to Motherhood: What She’s Taught Us

Black motherhood ain’t for the weak. Between the infuriating Black maternal health crisis, the horrible job market and the depressing economy (Have you purchased a tank of gas lately?), the […] The po

Essence · May 8, 2026

Audi Made Its Formula 1 Debut In Miami And Brought The Culture With It

Formula 1 stopped being just a sport a long time ago.  And if you’ve ever been to F1 in Miami, you know this better than most. Mainly because the city […] The post Audi Made Its Formula 1 Debut In Mia

Essence · May 8, 2026

She did everything she could to prevent the breakup of a majority-Black congressional district

As the Tennessee legislature held a special session this week to redraw its congressional map to break up a majority-Black district in Memphis, state Sen. Charlane Oliver did everything she could to b

The 19th · May 8, 2026

‘A Woman Remains A Mother Even After Miscarriage’: Jessica White’s Journey Through Grief And Into Her Power

There are women who survive grief, and then there are women who are transformed by it. Jessica White, a well-known model, doula, healer, and TV personality, belongs in the latter […] The post ‘A Woman

Essence · May 8, 2026

Azzi Fudd and Sheryl Swoopes Reflect on 30 years of the WNBA

To kick off the 2026 season, the No. 1 draft pick and the first player ever signed to the league discuss this historic moment in women’s basketball.

Teen Vogue · May 8, 2026

Why I’m Giving My Daughters a More Comprehensive Period Talk in Post-‘Roe’ Texas

Opinion: In 2026, and particularly on Mother's Day, it's important that "the talk" goes beyond tampons to include sex, abortion, and the current political landscape. The post Why I’m Giving My Daughte

Rewire News Group · May 8, 2026

Mothers are stretching every dollar — and still finding ways to care for their families

Sherrah Hill, a mother of six, didn’t think a simple promise to her kids — that she would buy them ice cream with toppings to celebrate their good grades — could stress her out so much. But then she s

The 19th · May 8, 2026

The First Mother’s Day Was a Protest

Far from mimosa brunches and hallmark greetings, the first Mother’s Day in the United States occurred against the scourge of war. In 1870, abolitionist and suffragist Julie Ward Howe who still had the

Ms. Magazine · May 8, 2026

Medication abortion isn’t going away, even if access to mifepristone is restricted

President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt - "We know for people who are prosecuted for their pregnancy outcomes, a significant proportion of them come to the attention of law enforcement because they sought

Physicians for Reproductive Health · May 8, 2026

The Kids of Magnolia Mother’s Trust: Kentavius on Equity, Community and Watching His Mom Breathe Easier

This Mother’s Day weekend, we are honored to present a special three-part Front and Center mini-series— The Kids of Magnolia Mother’s Trust —featuring the children of mothers whose stories readers hav

Ms. Magazine · May 8, 2026

Are We The Problem? Victoria Monét Says Dating Women Is Harder Than Dating Men: ‘Girls Do Me Dirty’

Singer Victoria Monét is giving us the lowdown about her experience navigating both sides of the dating pool. During a recent appearance on the Angie Martinez podcast IRL, the singer […] The post Are

Essence · May 8, 2026

Moments of Joy This AANHPI Heritage Month

Welcome to AANHPI Heritage Month! To celebrate, some of NWLC’s AANHPI staffers wrote about recent moments of joy related to AANHPI communities and cultures. Enjoy! Vibha Jain Miller: Though this memor

National Women's Law Center · May 8, 2026

Kentucky Abortion Ban Stands Despite Court Victory Over ‘Human Life’ Definition

Plus, Minnesota has a staggering maternal mortality rate among Indigenous people, and a new lawsuit claims Arkansas' abortion ban denies pregnant people life-saving care. The post Kentucky Abortion Ba

Rewire News Group · May 8, 2026

Angel Reese And The Atlanta Dream Are Bringing A Fashion-First Approach To Women’s Sports Apparel

Angel Reese has always been that girl. She spent her first two seasons in Chicago being one of the most watched, most talked about, most everything players in the WNBA, […] The post Angel Reese And Th

Essence · May 8, 2026

Cheyenne Bryant Sparked Debate About Mental Health Care. Here’s How To Find Real Support

A recent podcast interview with popular speaker Cheyenne Bryant on The Joe Budden Network opened a serious can of worms regarding mental health credentials. The now viral exchange caused many […] The

Essence · May 8, 2026

For Black trans women, a chosen mother means love — and a vital line of defense

Jeynce Poindexter was 14 when home stopped feeling like home. Her mother could not accept that she was transgender, Poindexter said, and staying would have meant negotiating an identity she already kn

The 19th · May 8, 2026

What I learned attending all those Supreme Court oral arguments this term

I love a good project. So when the 2025-26 term began, I had a new one. I decided to try to attend all of the oral arguments for the term, even if I wasn’t covering the case for SCOTUSblog and regardl

SCOTUSblog · May 8, 2026

Trump Administration Launches a Legally Bogus Investigation into Smith College

The Trump administration claims its investigation into Smith College is about defending women. In reality, it is an attack on the rights of women at Smith to define their own community, values and mis

Ms. Magazine · May 8, 2026

Justices to testify before Senate committee

Plus, in the first edition of Ask Amy, Amy shares some weird courtroom moments.

SCOTUSblog · May 8, 2026

Louisiana urges Supreme Court to leave in place order barring mailing of abortion pill

The state of Louisiana on Thursday afternoon urged the Supreme Court to leave in place an order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that prohibits the mailing of mifepristone, one of two

SCOTUSblog · May 7, 2026

As a Woman Without a Country, I Was Afraid to Become a Mother. If SCOTUS Limits Birthright Citizenship, Millions More Will Share That Fear.

I never knew if it was safe for me to have a child. For most people, that question is about timing or readiness. For me, it was about something more fundamental. Not whether my child would belong in t

Ms. Magazine · May 7, 2026

When Mothers Speak, Medicine Must Listen

When my daughter was 2 weeks old, she stopped eating. She would go nearly 24 hours without food, crying constantly and losing weight while seeming to be in excruciating pain. Over five months, I took

Ms. Magazine · May 7, 2026

A Guide To Juneteenth Celebrations Across The Country

As long as I can remember, Juneteenth was always celebrated in my house growing up. Maybe because my family on both sides are generationally Texan, and on my father’s side, […] The post A Guide To Jun

Essence · May 7, 2026

The Fifth Circuit Proves Abortion Is on the Ballot this November

A highlight of being in Ireland has been following the local news, especially the robust abortion beat: Irish lawmakers have been waging a loud fight to expand abortion rights—in particular, to ensure

Ms. Magazine · May 7, 2026

Louisiana is Ground Zero for Voting Rights, Abortion Pill Access

Louisiana shows how the fight to erase Black political power is wrapped up in the fight to upend abortion access. The post Louisiana is Ground Zero for Voting Rights, Abortion Pill Access appeared fir

Rewire News Group · May 7, 2026

Who do you think would win in a physical fight between you and Donald Trump?

Who do you think would win in a physical fight between you and Donald Trump? The question, asked by YouGov, was sparked by a Tuesday event in the Oval Office, when the president revived the Presidenti

The 19th · May 7, 2026

Women lead as health and wellness influencers. Why do so many men have more followers?

Sixty-four percent of health and wellness influencers are women, according to a new analysis. That dominance in the online health and wellness space comes as 4 in 10 U.S. adults — and half of those un

The 19th · May 7, 2026

UN Guidance on Dismantling Gender Stereotypes

Click to expand Image People rally on International Women's Day in Jakarta demanding the Indonesian government pass an anti-discrimination law and ratify the International Labor Organization (ILO) con

Human Rights Watch · May 7, 2026

A Doctor’s Warning From the Front Lines of Reproductive Care

PRH Fellow Dr. Bhaskari Burra - "Anecdotally, I’ve never had anybody experience any adverse effects from mifepristone or any untoward side effects that we weren’t expecting or unexplained complication

Physicians for Reproductive Health · May 7, 2026

Black Women Are Making Space For Joy, One LEGO® Brick At A Time

Sponsored by the LEGO Group Being both Black and a woman is an ethereal experience. But at times, it can also feel like a constant battle to justify your existence. […] The post Black Women Are Making

Essence · May 7, 2026

More interim docket action

Plus, the latest on E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump.

SCOTUSblog · May 7, 2026

How a Legal Challenge Over Gender Dysphoria Became a Fight for Disability rights

Republican attorneys general continue quietly pushing for a rollback of civil rights in Section 504 disability case. The post How a Legal Challenge Over Gender Dysphoria Became a Fight for Disability

Rewire News Group · May 7, 2026

Brooke Sharpton Quit A Six-Figure Finance Career To Build The Furniture Brand Black Women Actually Deserve

Most people who leave JP Morgan end up at another bank, a hedge fund, or something in fintech. Especially in this economy, where people are looking for something safe and […] The post Brooke Sharpton

Essence · May 7, 2026

The governor’s races to watch in 2026

It’s not just Congress on the ballot in the 2026 midterms. Over 30 governorships are up for election in 2026, with major implications for issues like healthcare, childcare, abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and

The 19th · May 7, 2026

At Least 79 Kids Have Been Harmed by Tear Gas or Pepper Spray During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

The post At Least 79 Kids Have Been Harmed by Tear Gas or Pepper Spray During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown appeared first on ProPublica .

ProPublica · May 7, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Aleshea Harris Brings Her Acclaimed Play ‘Is God Is’ To The Big Screen

In Is God Is, what began as a stage play evolved into one of the most talked-about theater works of the last decade, eventually earning Obie Awards and captivating audiences […] The post EXCLUSIVE: Al

Essence · May 7, 2026

Vivica A. Fox And Erika Alexander Talk ‘Is God Is’ And Aleshea Harris’ Vision

Is God Is can be viewed as a story about revenge, and the women surrounding the film’s main characters leave just as strong an impression as they do. Through Ruby […] The post Vivica A. Fox And Erika

Essence · May 6, 2026

Federal funds for domestic violence services are falling short. California survivors are pushing for a fix.

SACRAMENTO, California — “Before I say anything, I want everyone here to take a moment and think about someone finally reaching out for help and there’s no one here to answer,” Jazz LedBetter said to

The 19th · May 6, 2026

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