Abortion pill dispute returns to Supreme Court
On Saturday, two companies that manufacture mifepristone came to the court in Danco Laboratories v. Louisiana, asking the justices to pause a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in
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The Supreme Court Just Gutted the Voting Rights Act. Women Will Pay the Price.
In a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais , the Supreme Court's majority struck down Louisiana's congressional map, which had created a second majority-Black district in 2024. Although the decision did
In Our Own Voice Responds to Court Decision in Louisiana v. FDA
“Today’s decision is yet another dangerous escalation in this administration’s campaign to attack reproductive health care by advancing politically motivated restrictions on mifepristone. We know that
Abortion Pills Still Widely Available by Mail in the U.S., Despite Fifth Circuit Ruling
Late on Friday, May 1, judges on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals—notorious among abortion-rights advocates and legal commentators for being highly conservative and hostile to abortion access—entere
NAF Condemns Court Decision Reinstating In-Person Requirement for Abortion Pill
Statement from Brittany Fonteno, President and CEO of The National Abortion Federation, on the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Louisiana v. FDA: “The National Abortion Federation strongly condemns the Fi
NWLC Responds to Court Decision to Undermine Access to Safe, Lifesaving Abortion Care
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court in a ruling today imposed severe nationwide restrictions on mifepristone, blocking the medication abortion drug from being dispensed through the mail or via teleme
Court temporarily blocks nationwide access to abortion pills prescribed through telehealth
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a policy allowing medical professionals to prescribe abortion pills through telehealth. If upheld, the injunction could upend how abortions are provided
Fifth Circuit Rules Mifepristone to be Dispensed In Person
Today, a federal appeals court granted Louisiana’s motion in State of Louisiana et al v Food and Drug Administration, effective immediately. As a result, mifepristone via telehealth is no longer acces
Fifth Circuit Decision Directs FDA to Restrict Mifepristone Access
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These Two Black Moms Help Black Families Afford And Enjoy Elite Private Schools
Black parents never have an easy road. This especially applies to educating our children. Choosing a school for your child as a Black mother or father is tough. These days […] The post These Two Black
May 2026 Reads for the Rest of Us
Each month, Ms. provides readers with a list of new books being published by writers from historically excluded groups. Whether or not you pick up the science books on our lists, or you try some poetr
From NBA All-Star To The Mecca: John Wall Returns To D.C. As Howard University’s President Of Basketball Operations
John Wall spent nine seasons making Washington, D.C. fall in love with him, and apparently the feeling was mutual. The five-time NBA All-Star has been named President of Basketball Operations […] The
The Supreme Court Is Showing Us Why the ERA Can’t Wait
Listening to two recent Supreme Court arguments on immigration, I heard something more than a debate over statutory language or constitutional text. I heard a stark illustration of how precarious righ
Judge Pauses Wyoming Abortion Ban
Plus, the Supreme Court guts voting Civil Rights-era protections for Black voters, and trans Idahoans fight back. The post Judge Pauses Wyoming Abortion Ban appeared first on Rewire News Group .
12 Of Victoria Monét’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments
After years of writing hit songs for award-winning artists—including Chloe x Halle, BLACKPINK, and Ariana Grande—Victoria Monét did us all a favor by blessing us with her angelic vocals. Going […] The
Recapping a busy week at the court
Plus, the latest on tariff refunds and redistricting in Louisiana.
‘We’re gonna hang strong’: Black women in Congress face the next voting rights fight
Rep. Terri Sewell grew up steeped in the history of the Civil Rights Movement in Selma. She’s represented Alabama’s 7th District for over 15 years, one of the few Black women in Congress from the Deep
Trans people could soon be banned from homeless shelters
The Trump administration’s push to exclude transgender Americans is moving to the nation’s homeless shelters. On Tuesday, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced a proposed ru
Now That A Sequel Has Been Confirmed, Here’s What We Want To See In The Next Installment Of ‘Michael’
At press time, Michael is still dominating theaters across the country. Audiences (especially our people) showed up in full, drawn by the music, the performances, and the chance to see […] The post No
Nepal: Balen Government Should Bring Human Rights Reforms
Click to expand Image Nepal’s prime minister, Balendra Shah, takes the oath of office, Kathmandu, March 27, 2026. © 2026 Niranjan Shrestha/AP Photo (Geneva) – Nepal’s recently elected Rastriya Swatant
Voices From Dilley: The Stolen Ordinary of Detained Children
In 2026, the "ordinary" lives of immigrant children are being systematically dismantled. After family detention was largely phased out in 2021, the second Trump administration has revived the practice
The Gun Crisis Is a Maternal Health Crisis. Virginia Shows What a Comprehensive Response Looks Like.
When the shots rang out at the Washington Hilton, it had not even been a week since the nation mourned the eight children shot dead in Shreveport, La., seven of whom were the gunman’s own. Two women,
Connecticut Senate Approves More Towing Reforms, Expanding on Landmark 2025 Legislation
The post Connecticut Senate Approves More Towing Reforms, Expanding on Landmark 2025 Legislation appeared first on ProPublica .
Trump’s Budget Plunders Birth Control and Reproductive Health Programs—With Open Derision for Americans Who Need Them
Title X is the federal program that funds family planning and reproductive health services nationwide—and under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2027, it would be effectively eliminated, r
Who gets to speak for mothers of autistic children?
Self-described “MAHA moms” — who embrace the Make America Healthy Again movement — spoke about unsubstantiated treatments for autism and discredited theories this week as part of a key government advi
What ‘The Pitt’ Got Right and Wrong About a Major Pregnancy Risk
The Emmy award-winning medical drama The Pitt closed its second season with a storyline about a parient with preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy most identified through high blood press
The Best Gifts Under $100 For The Stylish Moms
Mother’s Day is the perfect moment to show appreciation for the women who do it all. And, contrary to popular belief, thoughtful gifting does not have to come with a […] The post The Best Gifts Under
Trump pulls his support for MAHA influencer as surgeon general
President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew his nomination of Casey Means, a wellness influencer, for surgeon general after key Senate Republicans declined to support her. Means, a doctor without an a
The Best Looks From The Billboard Women In Music Awards
Last night, the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards—held at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles—honored the most influential voices in the music industry. Additionally, hosted by Keke Palmer, who was
The pesticide revolt uniting Democrats and MAHA activists scores a win
The Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, movement notched a win Thursday when the House voted to strip a pesticides provision from the farm bill. The amendment was introduced by Rep. Anna Paulina Lun
Transgender Idahoans sue over law that criminalizes using bathrooms that align with gender identity
Six transgender Idahoans on Thursday sued to attempt to prevent from going into effect a new state law that criminalizes transgender people using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, inclu
Why Trump Can’t Just Decree Changes to Voting by Mail: Former Federal Judge Explains How the President’s EO Is ‘a Solution Looking for a Problem’
John Jones knows about voter suppression. Currently the president of Dickinson College, Jones—nominated in 2002 by President George W. Bush and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate—served for almo
Court unanimously sides with faith-based pregnancy centers in litigation dispute with New Jersey
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport that a group of faith-based pregnancy centers can litigate their challenge to New Jersey’s demands for inform
Safe abortion pills, close to home: Evidence from Nigeria
In many parts of Nigeria, the nearest clinic is hours away. For women who need abortion care, that distance is not just inconvenient. It can be the difference between accessing safe care and not acces
Amid Escalating Attacks on the Voting Rights Act and U.S. Democracy in Crisis, Lani Guinier’s Vision Feels More Urgent Than Ever
Lani Guinier’s birthday was earlier this month. She would have been 76 years old. And as I find myself doing each year, I return not just to her work—which speaks powerfully on its own—but to the mome
The Federal SAVE Act Will Likely Die in the Senate. But in Florida, It’s Already Law: Analysis
After the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, Florida approved a new gerrymandered congressional map. Coupled with a law modeled on the federal SAVE Act, it could disenfranchise hundreds of th
Op-Ed: I Built The Business, Secured The Contracts, And Earned The Respect—But I Was Losing Myself In The Process
At the height of my success, I was totally depleted. My days started with the phone ringing before the sun came up. Either a driver had called out, or a […] The post Op-Ed: I Built The Business, Secu
The Only Products You Really Need for Locs—No, Seriously
There’s a moment every loc wearer hits: standing in the beauty aisle, overwhelmed, wondering if you need all of this to take care of your hair. You don’t. Locs are […] The post The Only Products You R
Maine Gov. Mills drops out of Senate race
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for Senate, saying that she didn’t have the money needed to run. Mills was trailing in all primary polls against fellow Democrat Graham Platner, who is a
Court decides major Voting Rights Act case
Plus, the justices heard argument on Wednesday on the Trump administration’s effort to revoke temporary protected status from Syrian and Haitian nationals.
Minnesota passes the nation’s first ban on ‘nudification’ apps
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday passed the country’s first ban on “nudification” apps 65-0, addressing one of the main sources of nonconsensual deepfakes. The bill was passed by the state House last
Iconic Rap Group Public Enemy To Deliver Career-Spanning Set At ESSENCE Festival 2026
In 1985, on the campus of Adelphi University on Long Island, Carlton Ridenhour and William Drayton Jr. (more commonly known as Chuck D and Flava Flav, respectively) connected for the […] The post Icon
Abortion Coverage Limitations in Medicaid and Private Insurance Plans
This brief reviews current federal and state policies on Medicaid and insurance coverage of abortion services in the U.S. and presents national and state estimates on the availability of abortion cove
At Courses Where Black Players Once Fought To Tee Off, This Black-Led Golf Collective Is Proving The Sport Was Always Ours
Golf has always been clear about who it was built for. The country clubs, the dress codes, the long-running sense that certain people were always welcome while others were merely […] The post At Cour
Influencers are turning baby bumps into business models
There’s only one career where having a baby can boost a woman’s career: influencing. Other women in the workforce have to contend with the motherhood penalty, but moms-to-be making a living on social
Why We Are Suing the Department of Education
The post Why We Are Suing the Department of Education appeared first on ProPublica .
Thursday briefing: What new evidence tells us about the reality of racial discrimination in maternity care
In today’s newsletter: Persistent gaps in maternal health outcomes have long been documented, but now a growing body of evidence suggests that racism and deprivation have profound consequences for p
EU Parliament Confirms That ‘Only Yes Means Yes’
Click to expand Image A demonstration with the slogan "Without consent, it's rape" takes place in Rome, Italy, on February 28, 2026. © 2026 Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto via AP Photo The European Parliamen
In Our Own Voice Denounces Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act
“Today’s decision is a devastating blow to our democracy and Black voters who have fought for generations to have our voices heard and our communities fairly represented.” The post In Our Own Voice De
Nepal: Transgender Rights Progress Stalls
Nepali authorities have stopped processing applications for transgender people to change their legal gender on identity documents.The authorities’ actions are regressing on years of progress and under
War on Women Report: Rise of ‘Sleep Porn’; Georgia Midwives Sue for Right to Practice; Louisiana Family Massacre Exposes Deadly Intersection of Domestic Violence and Guns
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
Racial considerations in voting rights and immigration policy on the last day of oral argument
Today is the last day of oral argument for the term, capping a very busy week for the justices. On Tuesday evening, six justices and their spouses attended the White House state dinner for King Charle
When Power Protects Abuse: The Architecture of Male Entitlement in Congress
When survivors of Jeffrey Epstein stood in the Capitol during the State of the Union earlier this year, we were meant to read it as a sign that this Congress takes the sexual exploitation of women and
SCOTUS Made It Easier for Anti-Abortion Clinics to Mislead Pregnant Patients: Analysis
“Crisis pregnancy centers” offer ideological counseling—not medical care. A Supreme Court ruling in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin may help to stretch the legal and regulatory loopho
Justice Kagan Sounds the Alarm as Supreme Court Dismantles Voting Rights Protections: ‘Elected Politicians Picking Their Voters’
In a 6-3 decision in Callais v. Louisiana on Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s current congressional map—drawn after the 2020 census to include a second majority-Black district—and,
Supreme Court decision could undo decades of gains by Black women lawmakers
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decade-long effort to gut the Voting Rights Act reached its “now-completed demolition” with a ruling on Wednesday from its conservative majority in a case related to Louisiana
States in the Resistance Spring 2026: State Wins Protecting LGBTQIA+ and Reproductive Rights, Lowering Child Care Costs, and Giving Us Hope
I’m interning at NWLC while attending college in the heart of Tennessee. While I spend my days tracking the ways the Trump administration is jacking up prices for working families, rolling back protec
BET Icon Debra Lee Debuts New Luxury Handbag Line
Debra Lee has nothing left to prove. After serving as Chairman and CEO of BET for 13 years, launching her own organization Leading Women Defined, and holding board seats spanning […] The post BET Icon
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reimagines John Creasy In Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’
In the new series Man on Fire, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as the well-known (and conflicted, to say the least) character of John Creasy. The show itself revisits A.J. Quinnell’s […] The post Yahya Ab
Rep. Maxine Dexter and the Girls of San Benito: Investigating the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s Treatment of Pregnant Unaccompanied Minors
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter—a physician and member of Congress from Oregon—visited a remote immigration detention center in San Benito, Texas. Her goal: to talk to the girls living there. She wanted to as