Click to expand Image An external view of the destruction of buildings in Evin prison's northern premises after the Israeli strikes on June 23, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Photo taken on July 1, 2025.
Human Rights Watch · Apr 2, 2026As costs climb and support systems lag, one Mississippi mother shares what it takes to raise three children, stay in school and fight for stability in an economy that isn’t built for families like her
Ms. Magazine · Apr 1, 2026Since the fall of Roe, attacks on reproductive freedom haven’t stopped at abortion. Rather, they have expanded deliberately and strategically to target young people. Under the banner of “parental righ
Ms. Magazine · Apr 1, 2026Role details Scope of work The 19th is seeking a full-time contract reporter to report, write and produce climate coverage, focusing on how politics and policies impact women and LGBTQ+ people. This t
The 19th · Apr 1, 2026Updated on April 1 at 4:03 p.m. On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would end birthright citizenship – the guarantee of U.S. citizenship to […] The post Supreme Cou
SCOTUSblog · Apr 1, 2026After weeks of speculation, Ciara Miller, a cast member in the reality TV show Summer House, just found out her best friend and co-star Amanda Batula is dating her ex, […] The post 9 Times Ciara Mille
Essence · Apr 1, 2026As attention builds toward the 2026 election cycle, the first major political test is already underway. Early in-person voting has begun for Wisconsin's April 7 state Supreme Court election–a high-sta
Ms. Magazine · Apr 1, 2026Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical on Wednesday of the Trump administration’s argument that the 14th Amendment does not extend birthright citizenship to the children of noncitizen parents. The
The 19th · Apr 1, 2026It was never a question that Halle Bailey is muse status. Most recently, the Of The ESSENCE Digital Cover star has been stunting in head-turning looks throughout her press tour […] The post Halle Bail
Essence · Apr 1, 2026In a powerful rebuke, 112 gender equity and survivor advocacy organizations sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly M. Richey on Fe
Ms. Magazine · Apr 1, 2026This policy tracker documents exceptions in each state’s most restrictive gestational limit or total ban.
KFF Women's Health Policy · Apr 1, 2026There’s a version of you that already exists. She arrives early, drinks water before coffee, sends the email, picks up the check, books the flight, and, somehow, always has the […] The post Why You Sh
Essence · Apr 1, 2026Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands. The study raised questions […] The
Essence · Apr 1, 2026The application period is April 1 - May 1, 2026. Apply now to join 520+ advocates from across the country in fighting for reproductive health care for all. The post Applications Open for LTA Class of
Physicians for Reproductive Health · Apr 1, 2026This spring, Mexico City (CDMX) has been trending all over TikTok as an affordable destination for beauty and wellness lovers. With over 5.5 million posts under the hashtag CDMX, creators […] The post
Essence · Apr 1, 2026This morning, the court will hear argument in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara. We will be live blogging beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT. For a great introduction to […] The post SCOTUStod
SCOTUSblog · Apr 1, 2026In my daily life and organizing, I encounter people of various ages and backgrounds who feel stuck or unsure of what to do in this America. That’s when I recall Mr. Rogers’ wise words: "Look for the h
Ms. Magazine · Apr 1, 2026After making history as the nation’s first African American woman elected to three consecutive four-year terms as mayor of any major city, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is deepening the […] The
Essence · Apr 1, 2026Have you ever met someone and they have that “it” quality to them? You don’t know them, but you know there’s something about them that makes them special. Well after […] The post Meet the Black Woman
Essence · Apr 1, 2026For many Christian women, a woman’s role in the church’s ecosystem has long been fixed. But Beth Allison Barr, a historian and the wife of a pastor, felt compelled to challenge the prevailing narrativ
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Guttmacher Institute · Apr 1, 2026You can’t be what you can’t see. Acclaimed children’s rights activist Marian Wright Edelman helped coin this profound mantra and the organizers behind the Disney Dreamers Academy have taken serious […
Essence · Mar 31, 2026Advanced Practice Clinicians Providing Abortion Care State Laws and Policies sramashwar March 31, 2026</ti...
Guttmacher Institute · Mar 31, 2026MAGA 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
Ms. Magazine · Mar 31, 2026Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued their decision in Chiles v. Salazar with an 8-1 ruling with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the sole dissenter. Their decision determined that con
Physicians for Reproductive Health · Mar 31, 2026Welcome to Behind The Beauty. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own right. Everyone from rising beauty […] The post Bea Dixon Is
Essence · Mar 31, 2026United States Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware stands firm in her decision to not support the passing of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as new requirements would […] The p
Essence · Mar 31, 2026Olandria is one of the sexiest women alive. Now, she has the title as Sports Illustrated Rookie to back it all up. In South Florida today, the Love Island fan-favorite […] The post Olandria Slays As 2
Essence · Mar 31, 2026The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth, ruling the law likely violates the First Amendment—a decision advocates warn will put young people at ris
Ms. Magazine · Mar 31, 2026The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. It was a relatively quiet week […]
SCOTUSblog · Mar 31, 2026Updated on March 31 at 1:11 p.m. The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent a challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” – treatment intended to change a client’s sexual orientation […] The post Supre
SCOTUSblog · Mar 31, 2026Laura stopped leaving her home weeks before she gave birth. She lived outside of Minneapolis, where many people had been taken by immigration officials. She thought of mothers separated from babies, o
The 19th · Mar 31, 2026The Driving the Vote for Equality Tour is a cross-country campaign retracing the 1916 suffrage road trip, when activists drove across the United States to demand voting rights for women—this time call
Ms. Magazine · Mar 31, 2026The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Tuesday that a Colorado ban on conversion therapy for youth violates the free speech rights of a Christian counselor, clearing the way for a practice that goes against the
The 19th · Mar 31, 2026Good morning, and welcome to what’s expected to be the fourth opinion day of the month. We will be live blogging beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Also, to those of […] The post SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, Mar
SCOTUSblog · Mar 31, 2026On Trans Day of Visibility, Rewire News Group reviews the legal and political attacks faced by trans people in the U.S. over the past year. The post For Trans Community, U.S. is Less Safe Under Trump
Rewire News Group · Mar 31, 2026Today, March 31, is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), a time to uplift the tenacity of the transgender community. TDoV is also a time to acknowledge the harm and discrimination trans people are su
Physicians for Reproductive Health · Mar 31, 2026The story of Black land loss in America is long, painful and very well documented. Over the last century, Black farmers have lost an estimated 16 million acres, much of […] The post Black Farmers Wer
Essence · Mar 31, 2026More than 3 million babies born in the United States each year receive the right to citizenship. There is no application. No test. No government interview. Citizenship is documented by a line on their
The 19th · Mar 31, 2026The post Trump’s Justice Department Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations in Shift to Immigration appeared first on ProPublica .
ProPublica · Mar 31, 2026The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to weigh in on a procedural question arising from a pregnancy discrimination case – specifically, whether a defendant can raise an affirmative defense (that […] The
SCOTUSblog · Mar 30, 2026On Saturday, March 28, 2026, millions showed up for the latest wave of No Kings protests, drawing an estimated 8 million people across more than 3,300 events worldwide. The flagship event was held in
Ms. Magazine · Mar 30, 2026The government’s top Supreme Court lawyer will likely face vigorous questioning from the justices on Wednesday in Trump v. Barbara, the birthright-citizenship case. What follows are 20 sets of questio
SCOTUSblog · Mar 30, 2026At PRH, we dream of a future where reproductive health, rights, and justice are realized for all—and each LTA cohort brings that vision closer. This year’s Fellows gathered in Washington, DC, to build
Physicians for Reproductive Health · Mar 30, 2026The United States was founded not through declarations of equality, but through the labor of Black women whose political work reproduced the nation, even as it was erased from the democratic archive.
Ms. Magazine · Mar 30, 2026Whether revisiting the early days of the women’s liberation movement or examining today’s most urgent debates, the Ms. magazine archive brings decades of reporting into conversation with the present m
Ms. Magazine · Mar 30, 2026Separating Abortion and Pregnancy-Loss Care Harms Everyone Opinion mcherins <time datetime="2026-03-30T07:45:06-06:00" title="Monday, March 30, 2026 - 7...
Guttmacher Institute · Mar 30, 2026Click to expand Image People hold signs at a rally and press conference against the SAVE America Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2026. © 2026 Bryan Dozier/NurPhoto via Reuters Th
Human Rights Watch · Mar 30, 2026The latest research looking at the effects of AI on our brain yielded a red flag warning. Since ChatGPT launched late 2022, it’s felt like AI has accelerated its presence […] The post AI Was Supposed
Essence · Mar 30, 2026We’re excited to introduce the second in our series of animated videos, done in partnership with Briefly, on some of the term’s most important cases. This new video is an […] The post SCOTUStoday for
SCOTUSblog · Mar 30, 2026For a long time, the conversation around Caribbean cuisine in fine dining moved slowly, if it moved at all. Executive chef and restaurateur Lonie Murdock is part of why that […] The post Inside Isla,
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Human Rights Watch · Mar 30, 2026Rozanda ‘Chilli’ Thomas is speaking out to offer clarity after rumors surged that she may have financially contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns. This revelation came after the star was
Essence · Mar 29, 2026For generations, Black women with debilitating pelvic pain have been dismissed and disregarded. They have been told it’s just cramps or to take Ibuprofen. They have been instructed to lose […] The pos
Essence · Mar 29, 2026Women’s History Month comes directly after Black History Month, offering a two-month long opportunity to uplift and highlight the experience and accomplishments of Black women. In the beauty field, th
Essence · Mar 28, 2026“It’s like giving birth.” That was the only way to describe the amount of blood that drained from a boil that started out small, but grew rapidly in my groin. […] The post ‘When There’s an Active Flar
Essence · Mar 28, 2026These 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 are right now. […] The post Cel
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Guttmacher Institute · Mar 27, 2026Combahee was born in response to the murders of 12 Black women in Boston at a time when racial violence had a pernicious vice-hold over the city. When so many Black feminist icons of their generation
Ms. Magazine · Mar 27, 2026Welcome to Behind The Beauty. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own right. Everyone from rising beauty […] The post Teri Johnson
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