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The justices should hold regular press conferences

This is the second piece in a series on what I believe the court can, and should, do better. *** The Supreme Court justices have an unusual relationship with the press. The court issues what are known

What does the Trump administration want from the Supreme Court next?

Last week, the federal government joined President Donald Trump’s personal legal team in asking the Supreme Court to review an $83.3 million judgment against the president in a defamation case brought

WATCH: Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty In Black’ Season 3 Trailer Teases A Dangerous New Alliance

Today, Netflix has released the official trailer for the third season of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black , offering another look at the turmoil awaiting Kimmie and the Bellarie family when the series re

The October argument session

Believe it or not, back-to-school season is already here, at least in some parts of the United States. But we’ve still got about two months until it’s back-to-Supreme-Court season for the justices. Ev

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary shaped by party divisions, gender and faith

Abdul El-Sayed is Democrats’ pick for U.S. Senate in Michigan. El-Sayed, a former public health official and progressive backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Tuesday’s Democra

Planned Parenthood of Michigan To Close Three Clinics After Funding Cuts

A state funding request went unanswered as the organization warned closures were imminent. Planned Parenthood of Michigan announced on July 30, 2026 that, effective immediately, it would be permanentl

The Voting Rights Act Turns 61 as New Threats to the Ballot Box Mount

This year's midterm elections have the power to dramatically alter representation in the current Republican-leaning Congress: All 435 congressional seats in the U.S. House are up for grabs, as is two-

Israel: Delaying Palestinian Ambulances Risks Lives

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West Bank: Israel Delaying Palestinian Ambulances Risks Lives

Click to expand Image Palestinians wait to cross at the Israeli Awarta military checkpoint on March 23, 2025, south of Nablus in the West Bank. © 2025 Nasser Ishtayeh/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty

Cori Bush’s primary loss further hurts Black women’s chances for representation in Congress

Former Democratic Rep. Cori Bush will not be returning to Congress after failing to retake her old seat from Rep. Wesley Bell in the heated primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, according

Kansas voters reject another attempt to reshape the state’s abortion landscape

Kansas voters rejected a ballot measure that would have made members of the state’s Supreme Court electable by popular vote — a seemingly technical issue that had become a proxy battle for the future

Why Great Wolf Lodge Is A Top Tier Family Micro-cation This Summer

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

The Michigan House race that tests whether ‘only a bro can beat a bro’

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

Barack Obama’s Style Evolution

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

Feminists and Democracy Advocates Sound the Alarm After Blanche Vote: ‘He Is Trump’s Lawyer, Not America’s’

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

DJ Spinderella Reflects On Legacy, Hip-Hop And The Music That Keeps Her Moving

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

Op-Ed: What Else Do Black Superheroes Have Left To Prove?

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

US Research Roundup: Guttmacher’s Latest Peer-Reviewed Publications

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Zendaya Honors Late Designer Willi Smith With Latest ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Press Look

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

Former Vice President Kamala Harris To Headline InspireNOLA’s Back-To-School Student Rally In New Orleans

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

Reproductive technologies and the federal constitutional vacuum

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 Is Making Music On Her Own Terms

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

Why timing matters in the mail-in voting dispute

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

Max Miller, Graham Platner, and the Bipartisan Allure of Toxic Men: Opinion

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

A Wyoming doctor’s fight to keep abortion legal in her deep red state

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

Who Will Train the Next Generation of Abortion Providers?

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’s Latest Artist In Residence Collection Honors The Quilting Legacy Of Gee’s Bend

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

North Carolina A&T State University Homecoming Tickets Sell Out In Minutes

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

Caitlin Clark Says Her Focus Is On Basketball When Asked About Teammate's Anti-Trans Comments

Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments on trans girls and women in sports have some in the WNBA upset.

Denying domestic violence allegations, Rep. Max Miller isn’t dropping his reelection bid

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

Mielle Just Enhanced Its Viral Rosemary Mint Collection—Here’s Why

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

‘Girlfriends’ Cast Reunites To Support Tracee Ellis Ross On Broadway

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

By Us Beauty: The Best Black Beauty Launches From July

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

Still No Accountability for Zimbabwe’s 2018 Abuses

Click to expand Image A vendor seeks cover as soldiers disperse demonstrators in Harare, Zimbabwe, after protests erupted over alleged fraud in the country's election on August 1, 2018. © 2018 Zinyang

Running on empty: Can a red HIV outreach van outlast federal cuts?

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’s Blockbuster Run Continues As Forbes Names Her Part Of Hollywood’s Highest-Grossing Couple

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

Brandon Blackwood’s New Bags Are The Easiest Way To Brighten Up Your End-Of-Summer Wardrobe

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

Born free and equal

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

Women Who Report Smoking and Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy

Global Research Roundup: Abortion access and care—new global evidence

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States That Have Expanded Eligibility for Coverage of Family Planning Services Under Medicaid

Abortion Emerges As Major Issue in Maine Senate Race

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

46 Democrats voted for the Laken Riley Act. For some, it’s a liability.

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

FCC Commissioners Face Ethics Complaints for Taking Luxury Gifts From Paramount

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

Afghanistan: Taliban Assault on Rights Deepens 5 Years on

Click to expand Image An Afghan hospital medic inside a home in Afghanistan, February 17, 2026. Before the Taliban banned women from universities, she studied journalism and public relations. © 2026 A

Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments

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

Data Reveals An Infuriating Reason Women Over 40 Are Held Back At Work

A recent study exposes how insidious age discrimination is — and it should make you mad.

'It Means Everything': Women's Professional Baseball League Makes Thrilling Debut

The rainy debut marked the start of America’s first women’s professional baseball league in almost three decades.

A Decade After Hillary Clinton’s Historic Presidential Run, the DNC Is Fighting Over Ranked-Choice Voting

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

Howard University Reinstates 200+ Freshmen After Enrollment Crisis

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

August 2026 Reads for the Rest of Us

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

Cherelle Griner Deserves Her Flowers

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

The Kids Really Are All Right—But Opponents of Marriage Equality Won’t Admit It

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 Is Rewriting Sex Education to Promote Parenthood

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 With Kimberly Pirtle

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

Never Surrender: Empowered Wives Were Never the Problem

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

5 Reasons The Nolan Wells Case Angers Me As The Mother of A Black Son

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 push for immigrant woman’s release and medical records after suspected miscarriage

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

War on Women Report: Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Women in Navy; Trump Finally Pays E. Jean Carroll; Colorado Police Pray With Abortion Clinic Harassers

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

The court and the “opinions of mankind”

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