Court decides to hear additional case next term, turns down petition from parents challenging school gender-identity policyThe Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to decide whether the Department of Labor has the power to hold hearings to collect money from employers who violate the terms of the visa program for seasonSCOTUSblog · Apr 27, 2026
Justices appear mixed on whether geofence warrant violated the Fourth AmendmentSome justices seemed to advocate for a relatively narrow ruling that would clarify what such warrants require, even if it does not ultimately resolve all of the thorny issues potentially raised by theSCOTUSblog · Apr 27, 2026
Abortion in the United States DashboardThe Abortion in the U.S. Dashboard is an ongoing research project tracking state abortion policies and litigation following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.KFF Women's Health Policy · Apr 27, 2026
State Policies on Abortion Coverage in Medicaid, Private Insurance, and ACA Exchange Plans in 2025The interactive map shows the increase in states with laws restricting abortion coverage in Medicaid and private insurance in 2010 compared to the present.KFF Women's Health Policy · Apr 27, 2026
Una nueva herramienta de Guttmacher calcula al instante el valor para la salud y económico de los servicios de aborto seguroUna nueva herramienta de Guttmacher calcula al instante el valor para la salud y económico de los servicios de aborto seguro April 29, 2026 jloewenberg <time datetime="2026-04-27T13:03:53-06:00" titleGuttmacher Institute · Apr 27, 2026
Le Guttmacher Institute : un nouvel outil pour une estimation instantanée de la valeur sanitaire et économique des services d’avortement sécuriséLe Guttmacher Institute : un nouvel outil pour une estimation instantanée de la valeur sanitaire et économique des services d’avortement sécurisé April 29, 2026 jloewenberg <time datetime="2026-04-27TGuttmacher Institute · Apr 27, 2026
Did Beyoncé Just Tease Her Met Gala Look?Beyoncé hasn’t been to the Met Gala in a decade. But, she’s returning to the gala next week, of course, as one of the co-chairs. So, that leaves us with […] The post Did Beyoncé Just Tease Her Met GalEssence · Apr 27, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion Going Public With Klay Thompson Was Never The ProblemEver since Megan Thee Stallion announced that NBA star Klay Thompson cheated on her and that she was ending their relationship, people have had plenty of theories about where things […] The post MeganEssence · Apr 27, 2026
From YouTube To iFIT: How Darryl “BullyJuice” Williams Built A Multi-Million-Dollar Fitness Brand That Meets People Where They AreMost of us didn’t grow up watching our mothers work out. Not because they didn’t care about their health, but because they were usually doing the emotional (and sometimes physical) […] The post From YEssence · Apr 27, 2026
Author Kennedy Ryan Opens Up To Stacy Ike On Human2Human PodcastKennedy Ryan has less Fs to give, and she is unapologetically proud of it. The bestselling and award-winning author is convinced that as women age, their body naturally produces less […] The post AuthEssence · Apr 27, 2026
Spanberger Signs ‘Momnibus’ Bills as Abortion Opponents Hit the Streets in Virginia March for LifeThe new laws aim to boost maternal health in the state, as a political battle brews over a reproductive rights constitutional amendment voters must decide on later this year. The post Spanberger SignsRewire News Group · Apr 27, 2026
2026 World Cup: Tournament Will Kick Off in Climate of FearClick to expand Image FIFA President Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump on stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official draw on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. © 2025 Photo by Tasos KHuman Rights Watch · Apr 27, 2026
Final arguments of the termWelcome to what’s expected to be the final week of arguments for the 2025-26 term.SCOTUSblog · Apr 27, 2026
Five Things Decision-Makers Still Don’t Understand About Digital Violence and Young PeopleIn the course of their lifetime, 840 million women will be subjected to physical or sexual violence – nearly one in every three women in the world, according to a new United Nations report. And if thaMs. Magazine · Apr 27, 2026
A state lawmaker was assassinated last year. Who is keeping others safe?Political violence is on the rise — making the job more dangerous for state lawmakers and posing new challenges for state law enforcement officials. Every high-profile act of violence sets off new waThe 19th · Apr 27, 2026
Homophobia Taints Criminal Prosecutions in KazakhstanClick to expand Image Kazakhstan's national flag in Astana, January 13, 2023. © 2023 Turar Kazangapov/Reuters On April 22, courts in Kazakhstan delivered guilty verdicts in two unrelated criminal caseHuman Rights Watch · Apr 27, 2026
Kindness of strangers: I was so pregnant I couldn’t see my feet when a woman offered to tie my shoelaceAs an expectant mother bringing a little person into the world, you want to feel it is mostly filled with good people. In that moment I felt reassured Read more in <a href="https://www.theguardian.The Guardian Women · Apr 26, 2026
Learning From the Archives: Louisiana’s Long History of Reproductive Rights, Health and Justice AdvocacyDespite having some of the most restrictive laws and among the worst reproductive health outcomes in the nation, Louisiana has a long history of reproductive rights and justice advocacy that spans relMs. Magazine · Apr 26, 2026
Stephen And Ayesha Curry Reintroduce PLEZi Hydration With A New, Family-Focused ApproachPLEZi Nutrition is reintroducing its hydration drink with a sharper focus on performance and everyday use, bringing Stephen and Ayesha Curry further into the fold as co-founders and creative partners.Essence · Apr 25, 2026
America Is Detaining Children for Profit, With Your Tax DollarsAs we ramp up for Mother’s Day in the United States, children in this country are being locked up in immigration detention—not just as policy, but as part of a growing, for-profit system. American taxMs. Magazine · Apr 25, 2026
Scandal at Spelman? The Co-Queen Decision Sparking Uproar Among Alumnae And StudentsSpelman, thy name we praise. The mere mention of Spelman College commands attention. Founded in 1881, the Georgia liberal arts college is universally recognized as the premiere institution of higher [Essence · Apr 25, 2026
From Pennsylvania to Illinois to California: A Wave of Good News for WomenIn a House hearing for the Committee on Education and Workforce titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refusMs. Magazine · Apr 24, 2026
‘A Warning Shot’: DOJ Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center Sparks Outcry Across Civil and Women’s Rights MovementThe U.S. Department of Justice’s criminal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center marks a stunning escalation in the federal government’s attacks and aggression toward civil rights organizations.Ms. Magazine · Apr 24, 2026
Taliban Restrictions Haunt Afghan Women Outside AfghanistanClick to expand Image TV anchor Khatereh Ahmadi wearing a face covering as she reads the news in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 22, 2022. © 2022 Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo While corresponding with a local jourHuman Rights Watch · Apr 24, 2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms Owns Her Life’s Journey In New Memoir ‘Rough Side Of The Mountain’Keisha Lance Bottoms is a lot like your favorite friend, auntie, niece or sister. You know the one who is super smart and successful but never pressed to broadcast her […] The post Keisha Lance BottomEssence · Apr 24, 2026
Our Favorite Red Carpet Looks From The Time 100 GalaLast night, TIME hosted its annual TIME100 Gala, honoring some of the most influential people in the world. Among this year’s honorees were actress and TV personality Keke Palmer, actor […] The post OEssence · Apr 24, 2026
Advancing gender-responsive sexual and reproductive health in MozambiqueAlthough Mozambique liberalized its abortion law in 2014 to expand access to safe abortion care and reduce maternal deaths, silence and stigma continue to surround sexual and reproductive health and rIpas · Apr 24, 2026
Reads for the Rest of Us: The Best Poetry of 2025 and 2026Happy April, and Happy National Poetry Month. Since my dormant love of poetry was reignited, I’ve found it so refreshing and inspiring to read beautiful collections each year and share them with you. Ms. Magazine · Apr 24, 2026
Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy’s Anti-Trans PolicyPlus, Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules abortion is a "fundamental right," and Idahoans could soon vote on an abortion ballot measure. The post Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy’s Anti-Trans Policy appearedRewire News Group · Apr 24, 2026
Does Depo-Provera Cause Brain Tumors? How To Read the ResearchThe FDA now cautions that this long-acting birth control may increase the risk of meningioma, a tumor in the lining of the brain. RNG explains the studies that prompted the warning. The post Does DepoRewire News Group · Apr 24, 2026
ESScent Of The Week: Is Emporio Armani’s Power Of You Worth The Hype? We Tried ItEveryone and their mama reviewed Emporio Armani’s Power of You before I even got to it. It was all over #FragranceTok, in every Sephora savings event haul video, and in […] The post ESScent Of The WeeEssence · Apr 24, 2026
Book bans and culture wars came for libraries. They’re still standing strong.Sarah DeMaria still remembers how close she came to resigning from her role as a school librarian. It was the summer of 2023, and after a year of vicious personal attacks, politically motivated book cThe 19th · Apr 24, 2026
Chic Mother’s Day Gifts for Your Luxury-Loving MomIf there’s any holiday to splurge, it’s Mother’s Day. After all, it’s all about celebrating the maternal figures in our lives. When it comes to gift giving, you can’t go […] The post Chic Mother’s DayEssence · Apr 23, 2026
No Pockets, No Power? The Feminist History of the PurseWith a global market worth of over $56 billion, handbags are one of the main drivers of the fashion industry. However, as Kathleen B. Casey shows in her latest book, The Things She Carried: The SocialMs. Magazine · Apr 23, 2026
Will You Be There After? Shreveport’s Grieving Families Need More Than Our SympathyAs my city awoke on April 19, 2026 for another Sunday morning, we learned the unimaginable had taken place in our own backyard. Eight children were eternally sleeping, another 13-year-old […] The postEssence · Apr 23, 2026
Keeping Score: Pennsylvania ERA Secures Abortion Rights Win; Civil Rights Groups Investigate Trump Admin Delays in Childcare Payments; Senate Upholds Near-Total VA Abortion BanIn 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 KeMs. Magazine · Apr 23, 2026
Overturning Religious PrecedentThe New York Times reports that leaked 2016 memos mark the “birth” of the “shadow docket,” pointing to the Court’s stay of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan. But the same Court had used the interim dSCOTUSblog · Apr 23, 2026
Emma Grede Didn’t Think Ami Colé Was ‘Extraordinary Enough’ To Fund. Then She Hired Its Founder To Lead SKIMS BeautyEmma Grede’s book tour has been making headlines… to say the least. Her latest offense according to the internet? Referring to Ami Colé founder Diarrha N’Diaye as “not extraordinary.” That’s […] The pEssence · Apr 23, 2026
Seven relists walk into a barSince our last post, the Supreme Court has done a bit of spring cleaning of the relist rolls.SCOTUSblog · Apr 23, 2026
Statement on Guttmacher Institute’s Leadership TransitionStatement on Guttmacher Institute’s Leadership Transition Statement mcherins <time datetime="2026-04-23T08:09:17-06:00" title="Thursday, April 23, 20...Guttmacher Institute · Apr 23, 2026
Banned From Talking About Third-Trimester Abortion Care at a Texas Medical School: The Ms. Q&A with Dr. Shelley SellaTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) cancelled Dr. Shelley Sella’s scheduled campus talk in January about her recent book Beyond Limits: Stories of Third-Trimester Abortion Care , whiMs. Magazine · Apr 23, 2026
At Rikers, a Book Club Is Helping Women Imagine Life Beyond BarsIn 2024, comedian Nora Fried started the Rosebuds Reading Collective, a monthly book club for women incarcerated at Rikers Island, New York City’s island jail. “I was looking forward to this all monthMs. Magazine · Apr 23, 2026
Jasmine Tookes Stars In Victoria’s Secret Mother’s Day CampaignBack in October, veteran angel Jasmine Tookes opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. But, it wasn’t just her silky, sexy hair our jaws were dropped for. It was also her […] The post Jasmine TookesEssence · Apr 23, 2026
Culture of Silence Around Abortions for Active-Duty Military Intensifies, Researchers SayA recent study about access for servicewomen couldn’t be completed because only 3 people agreed to participate. The post Culture of Silence Around Abortions for Active-Duty Military Intensifies, ReseaRewire News Group · Apr 23, 2026
Black Women Built Food Culture. ‘Black Women in Food’ Is Making Sure They Get Credit, Capital and Community to MatchThe food industry has a long history of borrowing from Black culture, often without crediting the Black women behind it. Nina Oduro and Maame Boakye have spent the better part […] The post Black WomenEssence · Apr 23, 2026
Sleepless nights, diapers and GLP-1s: More people are turning to weight loss drugs after having babiesEvery time Sarah Kinee opened Instagram, she was barraged with advertisements for weight loss products. One time, she recalled seeing six in a row. “I was like, what is this? Why do I keep getting ad The 19th · Apr 23, 2026
Erica Campbell Can Celebrate Love While Sister Tina Navigates DivorceWhy can’t Erica Campbell be excited that she’s set to celebrate 25 years of marriage? If you’ve been paying attention, the singer and First Lady has been spreading the word […] The post Erica CampbellEssence · Apr 23, 2026
Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Guarantee Paid Leave for All Workers, Showing What a Real Affordability Agenda Looks LikeAdvocates fought for paid leave in Virginia for more than eight years. The state’s former governor, Glenn Youngkin, vetoed paid leave bills two years in a row. But the story changed when Gov. Abigail Ms. Magazine · Apr 22, 2026
‘Who Will Revere the Black Woman?’ Remembering Nancy, Cerina and So Many MoreEven though I did not know Nancy Metayer, my heart is utterly broken by the loss of her life and the violence of her death. The night before her funeral, I joined a virtual vèyè in her honor—a space tMs. Magazine · Apr 22, 2026
5 Green Skincare Brands You Should Know About For Earth DayThe $500 billion dollar beauty industry—despite “greenwashing” claims—is responsible for 120 billion pieces of packaging waste each year. It’s an industry where beauty is often valued over the health Essence · Apr 22, 2026
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Present at our nation’s founding — but excluded from its promiseIn the lead-up to our country’s 250th anniversary, Errin Haines is writing a series of columns to contemplate the complicated expansion of our democracy. Subscribe to The Amendment newsletter. In 1776The 19th · Apr 22, 2026
Inside the DC Jail Debate Team, Women Find Their Voice“I know of a woman who spent most of her first prison sentence in isolation. She had no access to programs to help her heal from childhood trauma, abuse, neglect or depression,” Chelsee Wright wrote iMs. Magazine · Apr 22, 2026
Financial Literacy For Black Families: How This Brooklyn Founder Is Building Generational WealthAccording to data revealed in a February 2026 report, Racial Wealth Snapshot Series: The Overview of Black American Economic Outlook, median Black households hold $44,100 in net worth compared to […] Essence · Apr 22, 2026
The emergency docket’s mistaken birthdayRatio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical considerations to deep theory – behind our nation’s most consequential constitutional decisions.SCOTUSblog · Apr 22, 2026
New Autism Drug? Experts Debunk Federal Officials’ Claims of Leucovorin As Treatment“There is really no evidence at all that these are meaningful treatments," one researcher said. The post New Autism Drug? Experts Debunk Federal Officials’ Claims of Leucovorin As Treatment appeared fRewire News Group · Apr 22, 2026
Hair Loss In Your 30s? It Could Be Early Menopause“Daily hair shedding is normal,” hair transplant surgeon at The Treatment Rooms London Dr. Roshan Vara tells ESSENCE. In fact, most people shed around 50 to 100 strands each day. […] The post Hair LosEssence · Apr 22, 2026
Dystany Spurlock Becomes The First Black Woman To Compete In NASCAR’s ARCA Menards SeriesIf you don’t know Dystany Spurlock yet, you will. On Saturday at Kansas Speedway, Spurlock became the first Black woman to compete in a national ARCA Menards Series event. Spurlock, […] The post DystaEssence · Apr 22, 2026
EU’s Relations with Ethiopia Ignore Grim Human Rights RealityClick to expand Image Jozef Síkela (left), EU commissioner for international partnerships, meets with Ethiopia’s minister of foreign affairs, Gedion Timothewos, in Addis Ababa, April 20, 2026. © 2026 Human Rights Watch · Apr 22, 2026
Is Martha’s Vineyard Only For The Wealthy? Resident India Rose Debunks This And Other Common MythsIn Black America during the summer, there are some guarantees we can (almost) universally agree on: We’re getting invited to at least one al…EssenceAug 10resilience
AOC is freezing her eggs — and sharing the process onlineU.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking social media followers behind the scenes as she freezes her eggs. The New York Democrat announc…The 19thAug 10politics
The real-life, offline campaign of Francesca HongMILWAUKEE — State Rep. Francesca Hong, Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, looked out at a crowd of 1,300 supporters. Her earlie…The 19thAug 10politics
‘Even the nuns are mad’: Catholic sisters are standing for Haitians outside ICE officesBLUE ASH, OHIO — The first Haitian immigrant reported to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office at 7:42 a.m. on Sunday. …The 19thAug 10immigration
US Activates Long Unused Deportation CourtClick to expand Image An image of US President Donald Trump hangs from the Department of Justice Building in Washington, DC, May 18, 2026. ©…Human Rights WatchAug 10immigration
Massachusetts expands abortion access to any point during pregnancyMassachusetts eliminated its cutoff for when someone can get an abortion, making it the tenth state — along with Washington, D.C. — to allow…The 19thAug 10choice
The Career Ladder Was Never Built With Women In Mind — So We're Building Something ElseTo understand why this is happening now, on a larger scale than ever before, we have to look at what the last few years have revealed.HuffPost WomenAug 10empowerment
The Ritual Report: The Healing Powers Of A Generational Girls TripESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report , she shares personal healing p…EssenceAug 10resilience
Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General After Anti-Abortion CommentsPlus: Voters in Kansas and Missouri reject ballot initiatives that may have further curbed abortion access. Each week, Rewire News Group edi…Rewire News GroupAug 10politics
4 Essence Editors On Their Favorite Summer-To-Fall Nail ColorsThere are officially 43 days left of summer (yes, I’m counting and dreading it!). But there’s one thing that makes the gradual transition to…EssenceAug 10equality
Justice Alito isn’t going anywhereThirty-three years ago today, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn-in . At the Court On July 27, the Trump administration asked the Supreme…SCOTUSblogAug 10politics