Women’s Health Surgeries Reimbursed at Lower Rates, Doctors SayA decades-old system for calculating insurance reimbursements can undervalue gynecological operations, delaying patient care and increasing out-of-pocket costs. The post Women’s Health Surgeries ReimbRewire News Group · Apr 8, 2026
Skye P. Marshall On Years Of Hard Work, To Starring In ‘Matlock’: “I Belong Here.”If there’s one thing that Skye P. Marshall knows how to do, it’s to make a moment count. Last year, when she stopped on the Golden Globes red carpet for […] The post Skye P. Marshall On Years Of Hard Essence · Apr 8, 2026
Emma Grede On Money, Mindset, And The Habits Keeping Too Many Black Women Playing SmallTalk to Emma Grede for even just 5 minutes, and it will instantly make you want to go back and audit every excuse you’ve ever made. It’s a Monday and […] The post Emma Grede On Money, Mindset, And TheEssence · Apr 8, 2026
Sudan: Arbitrary Detention by Army, Security ForcesClick to expand Image Soldiers of the Sudanese Armed Forces walk on the Shambat Bridge in Khartoum, April 27, 2025. © 2025 Photo by Giles Clarke/Avaaz via Getty Images Forces affiliated with the SudanHuman Rights Watch · Apr 8, 2026
Liberals expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme CourtLiberal Judge Chris Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding liberals’ majority on the state’s high court to 5-2. Taylor and Lazar both servThe 19th · Apr 8, 2026
Judge Rules in Louisiana v. FDA CaseToday, a judge from the Western District Court of Louisiana granted the Trump Administration’s request to stay State of Louisiana et al v Food and Drug Administration until the Food and Drug AdministrPhysicians for Reproductive Health · Apr 7, 2026
Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linkedAttacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked Opinion mcherins <time datetime="2026-04-07T14:15:01-06:00" title="Tuesday, April ...Guttmacher Institute · Apr 7, 2026
Forget the ‘Manosphere’—The ‘Meno-Sphere’ Is the Voting Bloc With Real PowerA recent report from centrist think tank Third Way predicts many of the “swingy, moderate, low-propensity young men” who supported Trump will sit out the midterms this year. So who should progressive Ms. Magazine · Apr 7, 2026
Do I need a vibration plate?This is the first installment of Deinfluencing Month, a series in our menopause newsletter where we explore some of the biggest viral health trends that the algorithm is constantly promoting to peopleThe 19th · Apr 7, 2026
Angel Reese Is The First WNBA Player To Star In A Victoria’s Secret CampaignLeave it to Angel Reese to make history. Last year, she became the first WNBA player to walk a Victoria’s Secret show runway—showcasing how Black women can do it all…and […] The post Angel Reese Is ThEssence · Apr 7, 2026
Brooke DeVard Takes Us Inside Her Beauty Ritual Ahead Of ESSENCE Black Women In HollywoodBefore the red carpet, there is a moment. In ESSENCE Beauty Diaries, presented by smartwater®, Brooke DeVard takes us inside her getting-ready process ahead of Black Women In Hollywood, offering an inEssence · Apr 7, 2026
How Cyberattacks on Essential Services Hit Women HarderDespite the growing recognition that cybersecurity is no longer confined to the digital realm, the gendered consequences of cyber incidents remain largely unexamined in national policy discussions. AsMs. Magazine · Apr 7, 2026
Wisconsin takes millions from foster kids and their parents — even as both parties say it should stopThis story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Who foots the bill when a child is placed in foster carThe 19th · Apr 7, 2026
As parents seek out ‘vaccine friendly’ clinics, pediatricians worry about eroding trustJess Brownsberger intended to vaccinate her baby, just like her parents had done with her. Then the Tennessee mother saw how her daughter — who was born with a heart defect — experienced body rashes The 19th · Apr 7, 2026
‘Imperfect Women’ Follows Kerry Washington Through A Story Of Grief, Friendship, And MysteryApple TV+’s Imperfect Women opens with an unfortunate premise—a group of close friends fractured by tragedy. The murder of Nancy, played by Kate Mara, sends shockwaves through a decades-long friendshiEssence · Apr 7, 2026
Symptoms, Hormones and the Fight for Better Care: What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause and PerimenopauseWhen it comes to the menopause and perimenopause landscape, many women are left navigating symptoms without clear, trustworthy information. This conversation aims to change that—offering evidence-baseMs. Magazine · Apr 7, 2026
Victoria Monét, Angel Reese Highlight The Life-Changing Impact Of HBCUsCelebrities are going viral as they speak openly about their desire to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This week, Grammy Award winner Victoria Monét surprised the Spelman Essence · Apr 7, 2026
California DOJ Investigates West Altadena Fire After Survivors’ PushAfter California’s Eaton Fire destroyed neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, fire survivors from the historic African American community of West Altadena spent the last year demanding accountabiliEssence · Apr 7, 2026
Cancer Can Often Be Treated Safely During Pregnancy: New Expert GuidanceChemotherapy and surgery were long assumed to be dangerous for the fetus, but the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine now says that cancer treatment should not be withheld just because a patient is prRewire News Group · Apr 7, 2026
How Caitlyn Kumi Built Miss EmpowHer Into The Go-To Community For Ambitious Black WomenBe honest. How many networking events have you left feeling like you wasted a good outfit? Caitlyn Kumi did. So she did something about it. The result is Miss EmpowHer, […] The post How Caitlyn Kumi Essence · Apr 7, 2026
Olympic Sex Testing Returns, Reigniting Debate Over Who Qualifies as a Woman in SportsIn March, the International Olympic Committee announced it will once again require genetic sex screening for women athletes and bar many transgender and intersex competitors from women’s events beginnMs. Magazine · Apr 6, 2026
April 2026 Reads for the Rest of UsEach month, Ms. provides readers with a list of new books being published by writers from historically excluded groups. April means a new season, with plants sprouting and leaves returning to deciduouMs. Magazine · Apr 6, 2026
‘It’s a safe space’: Mobile midwifery clinics meet patients where they areMIAMI — Midwife Sheila Simms Watson leaned to gently press on the pregnant woman’s belly. Me’Asia Taylor lay on a bed fitted with tie-dyed purple printed sheets in the corner of the RV. Far from a typThe 19th · Apr 6, 2026
What ESSENCE Editors Think Of Cécred’s New Styling CollectionESSENCE editors have tried what feels like every hair product on the market: the good, the bad, and even the ugly. But whenever Beyoncé launches a new Cécred collection, it […] The post What ESSENCE EEssence · Apr 6, 2026
Allyson Felix Talks Life After Track, Family, And Staying ConsistentAllyson Felix has spent most of her life operating at the highest level of competition, building a career that highlighted what sustained excellence looks like in track and field. With […] The post AlEssence · Apr 6, 2026
The Curious Case of Afong Moy: Asian Womanhood and National Belonging In the U.S.The Asian woman in America has long been both overnamed and erased—reduced to stereotypes that obscure her humanity while fixating on her image. In Afong Moy, a teenage girl exhibited across the U.S. Ms. Magazine · Apr 6, 2026
An actual alternative to originalismJustice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. “Original public meaning” has become the […] The post An acSCOTUSblog · Apr 6, 2026
Aisling Bea review – glamourpuss meets accidental mum in a scatty show that revels in immaturityHammersmith Apollo, London The sitcom star and Taskmaster stalwart is on commanding form as she embarks on Older Than Jesus, her first – and deeply daft – standup tour That staple realisation of earlyThe Guardian Women · Apr 6, 2026
At 43, Misty Copeland Is Opening Up About Perimenopause And Why More Women Need To Talk About It SoonerI turn 39 this year, and it feels like out of nowhere perimenopause has officially entered my friend group chat. Not as something we’re experiencing yet, necessarily, but as this […] The post At 43, Essence · Apr 6, 2026
Is fracking in Texas endangering a day care’s children?ARLINGTON, TEXAS — In early December, drilling resumed near Mother’s Heart Learning Center. Newly installed gas wells dot property at 2020 S. Watson Road, less than one mile from the day care. One dThe 19th · Apr 6, 2026
Kazakhstan: Feminist Activist Facing Criminal ChargesClick to expand Image Zhanar Sekerbayeva, feminist activist from Kazakhstan. © Private (Berlin, April 6, 2026) – Kazakhstan’s prosecuting authorities have filed criminal charges for battery against a Human Rights Watch · Apr 6, 2026
Female athletes’ fertility is still a blind spot | LetterDr Mireia Galian argues that paid, protected time off for fertility assessment and treatment should be standard across women’s sports As you report, changes to insurance cover for female athletes follThe Guardian Women · Apr 5, 2026
17 Times Pharrell Changed The Beauty & Grooming GameWhen it comes to aging like fine wine, Pharrell Williams built a league of his own. For decades, the multi-hyphenate mogul has delivered culture-defining beats, boundary-breaking fashion, and of coursEssence · Apr 5, 2026
In Iran, Iraq and the U.S., Women Speak Out Against State RepressionTime and time again, it is women who speak out in the face of state repression—whether they are doing so as journalists speaking truth to power, lawyers fighting for the rights of the oppressed, or evMs. Magazine · Apr 4, 2026
Jill Scott’s Beauty EvolutionThe beauty identity of Jill Scott began with a question proposed on her very first album: Who Is Jill Scott? The album, released in 2000, went platinum. Then, we received […] The post Jill Scott’s BeaEssence · Apr 4, 2026
Say Their Names: The Women Who Died After Being Denied Emergency Abortion CareWe know the names of nine women who have died after doctors denied them life-saving care because of fears they would be criminally prosecuted under abortion bans: Josseli Barnica, Yeniifer Alvarez-EstMs. Magazine · Apr 4, 2026
Trump Considers Blocking Abortion Access for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors in Federal Custody (Again)A looming policy change threatens to undo existing protections and leave pregnant immigrant teens in federal custody without meaningful access to abortion care. We won’t know what direction the rule wMs. Magazine · Apr 4, 2026
Trump’s Attack on Birthright Citizenship Echoes a Confederate PlaybookThis week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark case that seeks to fundamentally rewrite the substance and meaning of one of the most important provisions of the Constitution—birthrighMs. Magazine · Apr 4, 2026
Black Wealth Watch: 15,000 Black Businesses Lose Certification In Texas, LeBron James Enters Hospitality, And New Capital Targets Black FoundersWelcome 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 WatchEssence · Apr 3, 2026
Republicans Probe Abortion Pill ManufacturersPlus: Idaho makes it a crime for trans people to use bathrooms that match their gender; and Kansas overrides governor’s veto, passing law that undercuts regulation of anti-choice pregnancy centers. ThRewire News Group · Apr 3, 2026
I Want to Be Obsolete. Instead, I’m Afraid to Teach.As a Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies professor, teaching about marginalized communities, especially using a feminist anti-racist lens, now feels dangerous. We risk being placed on watchlists createdMs. Magazine · Apr 3, 2026
Women in the Military Put Their Lives on the Line. The Trump Administration Is Stripping Their RightsAs the war in Iran rages on another week, 13 United States armed service members have been killed, three of them women. Nearly 20 percent of those currently serving across the entire U.S. military areMs. Magazine · Apr 3, 2026
The inscrutable Chief Justice John RobertsAs much of the legal media (including SCOTUSblog) reported last month, Chief Justice John Roberts offered some rare public remarks in an appearance at Rice University, rebuking personal attacks on […]SCOTUSblog · Apr 3, 2026
How Personal Loss Drove Rep. Lauren Underwood to Take On the Black Maternal Health CrisisExcerpted from Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress by Maya L. Kornberg (published March 10) The post How Personal Loss Drove Rep. Lauren Underwood to Take On the Black MateMs. Magazine · Apr 3, 2026
SCOTUStoday for Friday, April 3Comedian John Mulaney appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” earlier this week and gave a shoutout to SCOTUSblog as he described being a “Supreme Court argument nerd.” Mama, […] The post SCOSCOTUSblog · Apr 3, 2026
How gender-affirming care is becoming a political test for top medical groupsThe largest medical association in the United States supports gender-affirming care — a stance it has reiterated in different ways over the last 10 years. But as Republicans press leading medical orgaThe 19th · Apr 3, 2026
RFK Jr. May Reverse a Peptide Ban He Calls “Illegal.” Former FDA Officials Say He Mischaracterized Their Work.The post RFK Jr. May Reverse a Peptide Ban He Calls “Illegal.” Former FDA Officials Say He Mischaracterized Their Work. appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica · Apr 3, 2026
This New Beauty Series Makes Black Makeup Artists More VisibleIn an industry full of insiders, this new cultural beauty series is unlocking the gate-kept door. The Beauty Breakdown, a live series spotlighting emerging artists and industry transparency, found itsEssence · Apr 2, 2026
Pam Bondi out as attorney generalPam Bondi is out as attorney general. “Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900,” Trump wrote ThurThe 19th · Apr 2, 2026
Women’s Education Is a Vaccine Against Misogyny: Understanding Access to Justice for Afghan WomenIn the wake of the ban on girls and women’s education in places like Afghanistan, I ask: What is it about a girl with a book that so frightens a man with a gun? It is because women’s education is a vaMs. Magazine · Apr 2, 2026
Jay-Z’s Wealth Isn’t The Problem. What He Does With It Might BeLately, it feels like everyone has something to say about billionaires. And more often than not, those conversations end up circling the same question: are they inherently the problem? This […] The poEssence · Apr 2, 2026
Will Donald Trump Put Ted Cruz on the Supreme Court? (Podcast)Supreme Court retirement rumor season is here, and it’s already bananas. The post Will Donald Trump Put Ted Cruz on the Supreme Court? (Podcast) appeared first on Rewire News Group .Rewire News Group · Apr 2, 2026
The Abolitionist Origins of American FeminismFrom Mary Wollstonecraft to Sojourner Truth, the fight for women’s rights emerged alongside—and was fundamentally shaped by—the struggle to abolish slavery and secure universal human rights. On the 25Ms. Magazine · Apr 2, 2026
The Supreme Court of IndiaWelcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and how they compare to our own. In our previous columns, we focused […] The post ThSCOTUSblog · Apr 2, 2026
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, April 2It was a historic day at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral argument. Today’s newsletter has all you need […] The post SCOTUStoSCOTUSblog · Apr 2, 2026
IVF is Pricey. Some Patients Are Crowdsourcing Their Fertility MedicationsA single IVF cycle can cost around $30,000. Donated drugs can save patients thousands of dollars and create community around a grueling process—but experts have safety and quality concerns. The post IRewire News Group · Apr 2, 2026
What To Wear To Your Easter Sunday CelebrationsIt’s almost Easter Sunday, which means spring is officially in full swing. With it comes the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe. Whether you’re heading to a festive brunch, gathering […] TheEssence · Apr 2, 2026
Before ‘Community’ Was A Business Model, Dr. Cameka Smith Was Building One For Black WomenIn 2009, Cameka Smith got laid off from Chicago Public Schools and did something most people probably would have talked her out of. She was 29, had a Master’s degree, […] The post Before ‘Community’ WEssence · Apr 2, 2026
The push to include religion in classrooms could shape how schools treat gender and identityThe same battle is playing out in classrooms nationwide: an effort to blur the line between church and state. Especially in the South, from Texas to Tennessee, lawmakers are attempting to impose religThe 19th · Apr 2, 2026
Burkina Faso: Crimes Against Humanity by All SidesClick to expand Image (Clockwise, from top left): Burkina Faso President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré. © 2025 Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti via AP; Iyad Ag Ghaly, JNIM supreme leader. © 2012 ROMARIC OLLO Human Rights Watch · Apr 2, 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