The Untapped Power of Post-Menopausal Women
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Whose America Turns 250? Democracy Is Still a Feminist Fight
As the U.S. prepares to mark its 250th birthday, questions loom over the celebration (UFC Fight Club matches at the White House aside). Whose America gets remembered, whose gets erased? What can moder
Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary, Alleging Defamation
Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model , alleging that producers selectively edited her interview and misrepresented her role
ACCESS—The New Currency of Cannes
Under a canopy of stars, amid swaying palms, gleaming yachts, and the golden glow of the Riviera sun, flashbulbs erupt, diamonds shimmer, and cinematic magic unfolds as day dissolves effortlessly into
New Law Requires Parental Consent for Sex Ed in Italy
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This Week in Women’s Representation: LA’s Next Mayor Will Be a Woman; Ranked-Choice Voting in Maine May Help Elect Back-to-Back Woman Governors
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Alissia Has Already Shaped The Sound Of Modern R&B. Now She’s Making Her Own.
Check the credits of your favorite records from the last few years and you’ll see Alissia’s name everywhere. Whether it’s the bounce of Kaytranada or the raw soul of Mary J. Blige, the Swiss born, Ita
Gabrielle Union’s Secrets to Radiant Summer Self-Care & Flawless Hosting
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What women love about the ‘unapologetically masculine’ UFC
It was 2012, and Keta Meggett was an actor in Los Angeles trying to land an audition. There was one problem: The audition was in two days and the role required grappling — the art of controlling an op
In new documentary, Sarah McBride navigates anti-trans hate on her historic path to Congress
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Federal Judge Rules Stanford Can’t Disclose Minors’ Gender-Affirming Care Records to DOJ—For Now
Each week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide—from lawsuits over abortion access to LGBTQ+ rights—to bring you the most urgent news in reproductive justice. Here’s this week’s latest
Court considers nitrogen gas execution
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Erectile Dysfunction Is Common Among Men and Trans Women. Here’s How to Navigate It.
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In South Africa, Ipas builds broad commitment to tackle child marriage, teen pregnancy and school dropout
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The Funniest Posts From Women This Week (June 6-12)
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EU-Ukraine to Launch Accession Talks on Rights, Rule of Law
Ukraine and European Union member states are expected to launch negotiations in mid-June on the reforms Kyiv should implement to comply with EU rule of law and fundamental rights standards. Progr
How three lives changed course after the Pulse shooting
Ten years ago Friday, a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle and semi-automatic pistol opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. He killed 49 people and wounded dozens more in what was at t
A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune.
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Malawi: People with Albinism Face Discrimination, Barriers to Work
Play Video Read a text description of this video Soundbite: I cannot live without fear because discrimination is very widespread here in Malawi against us, people with albinism. Soundbite: We wa
’90s Fine: Classic Black Couples Who Are Still Going Strong
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America’s Medical Research System Has Been Failing Women for Generations
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Get The Look: How To Channel Knicks Spirit Like Jordyn Woods
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Juneteenth Outfit Ideas: The Stylish Way To Shutdown Every Celebration
Between the start of summer, the NBA Finals, and Father’s Day, there is so much to celebrate this June. But you know the day we’re looking forward to the most: Juneteenth , the day that officially hon
The Brooklyn Circus & GAP Drop A Stylish Haiti-Inspired FIFA Collection
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What the PCOS-PMOS Rebrand Tells Us About the State of Women’s Health Research
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She broke barriers as a priest. She spends retirement organizing against ‘Christofascism.’
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Man pleads guilty to murder of former Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty Thursday to the murder of former state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, and the shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman. The ple
Texas May Eliminate a Critical Tool for Preventing Maternal Deaths
Texas is considering whether to continue one of its most important tools for preventing maternal deaths. The state’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC), which investigates pregnancy-related de
Normalizing Entitlement: How Ordinary Moments Sustain Extraordinary Disrespect
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Afghanistan: Taliban Use Excessive Force against Protesters
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Protecting the justices
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State Policy Trends Midyear Analysis: Five Key Issues to Watch in 2026
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Questlove Speaks On Creating The Earth, Wind & Fire Doc, Manifestation, And Finding Inspiration Through Books
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DR Congo: Engage Communities in Ebola Response
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Here Are All Of The Details Behind Jay-Z’s Courtside Curls
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How Innovative Uses of Telehealth Can Support Abortion Access
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Why This New Mugler Fragrance Is Supermodel Anok Yai’s Summer Scent
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Exclusive: Debbie Allen, Felicia Pride, And Maleah Joi Moon Discuss Bringing ‘A Different World’ To A New Generation
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As we noted in Monday’s newsletter , we are expecting 23 more opinions by early July. Compared to the past two terms, the court is actually ahead of schedule: At this point last year, there were 26 ca
The Best SPF Makeup Products To Pack For ESSENCE Festival 2026
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Politics almost broke them. Instead, they found power in community.
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Sudan: Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account
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It’s Platner vs. Collins, and all eyes are on Maine in battle for Senate control
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Trump’s pick moves on in South Carolina governor primary
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Trump’s White House UFC Fight Is a Master Class in Fake Populism
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How I Became a Feminist Historian, and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
In August, the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Texas at Austin will close. I joined the department last year after leaving the University of Iowa’s Gender, Wom
Cardi B Turned Heads With Her Court-Length NBA Finals Hair
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Women’s Health Insurance Coverage
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What To Wear To Usher And Chris Brown’s Concert This Summer
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