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Opinion: The media portrays sex workers as a plot point in Rex Heuermann’s story. But we know violent men, and public conversations should center our voices. The post Sex Workers Remember Victims of G
ESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report, she shares personal healing practices—from acupuncture for skin and grounding benefits […]
Wednesday is expected to be the final argument day of the 2025-26 term, as well as an opinion day.
In Wisconsin, a liberal candidate for state Supreme Court won her April race by 20 points after highlighting her work supporting abortion rights. In Georgia, two liberal candidates running for their s
Click to expand Image Players of Afghan Women's United football team receive support from Tunisian players after the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 on October 29 in Casablanca, Morocco. © 2025 Franc
In front of the House Judiciary Committee, Prof. Jessica Waters gave a forceful defense of the FACE Act and pushed back on efforts to recast clinic blockades as protected speech. "People should be abl
Guttmacher Institute Applauds Legislation to Block Supercharged Global Gag Rule, Calls for Permanent Repeal April 29, 2026 mcherins <time datetime="2026-04-28T14:58:23-06:00" title="Tuesday, April 28,
A Washington high school student is celebrating the beauty and power of Black hair on a national stage. Thanks to her illustration that centers Black identity through a personal lens, […] The post Bla
Asked by the Texas Legislature to investigate last summer’s deadly flood at Camp Mystic, Casey Garrett recounted the harrowing early-morning hours as the Guadalupe River surged through cabins and reac
We’ve all learned a thing or two about beauty from our mothers. How to sit still getting your hair done? Check. How to be quiet while sneaking lipstick from her […] The post 12 Black-Owned Beauty Gift
“Crisis pregnancy centers” offer ideological counseling, not medical care. A campaign to stretch the legal and regulatory loopholes that allow this deception spans from Kansas to the nation’s highest
Oprah Winfrey has never been someone who does things small (and she’s got the billions to prove it). At 72, the woman who turned a local Chicago talk show into […] The post Oprah Winfrey Is Bringing H
These days, the algorithm is king. Fashion shows are watched through vertical screens or at livestreamed watch parties for more inclusive, enthused fashion communities. People are resorting to creatin
Today is Justice Elena Kagan’s birthday. Born in 1960 in New York City, Kagan has served on the Supreme Court since 2010.
David Abraham did not set out to build a festival. He did, however, set out to have a good time. He grew up in Bowie, Maryland and studied mass communication […] The post How One Founder Turned R&B, W
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Requesting meetings with local law enforcement officials. Chatting up state legislators at the supermarket about restrictive immigration measures. Coming up with a list of question
The 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 season
Some 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 the
The Abortion in the U.S. Dashboard is an ongoing research project tracking state abortion policies and litigation following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The interactive map shows the increase in states with laws restricting abortion coverage in Medicaid and private insurance in 2010 compared to the present.
Una 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" title
Le 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="2026-04-27T
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 Gal
Ever 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 Megan
Most 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 Y
Kennedy 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 Auth
The 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 Signs
Click 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 K
Welcome to what’s expected to be the final week of arguments for the 2025-26 term.
In 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 tha
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 wa
Click 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 case
As 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
Despite 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 rel
PLEZi 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.
As 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 tax
Spelman, 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 [
In 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. refus
The 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.
Click 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 jour
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 Bottom
Last 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 O
Although 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 r
Happy 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.
Plus, 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 appeared
The 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 Depo
Everyone 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 Wee
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 c
If 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 Day
With 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 Social
As 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 post
In 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 Ke
The 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 d
Emma 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 p
Since our last post, the Supreme Court has done a bit of spring cleaning of the relist rolls.
Statement on Guttmacher Institute’s Leadership Transition Statement mcherins <time datetime="2026-04-23T08:09:17-06:00" title="Thursday, April 23, 20...
Texas 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 , whi
In 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 month
Back 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 Tookes
A 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, Resea
