Court to consider visa program for farmworkers
Today is Justice Elena Kagan’s birthday. Born in 1960 in New York City, Kagan has served on the Supreme Court since 2010.
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How One Founder Turned R&B, Wine, And Community Into a Growing Summer Tradition In The DMV
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
Haitian families in Springfield pin hopes on Supreme Court to avoid mass deportations
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
Court decides to hear additional case next term, turns down petition from parents challenging school gender-identity policy
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
Justices appear mixed on whether geofence warrant violated the Fourth Amendment
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
Abortion in the United States Dashboard
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.
State Policies on Abortion Coverage in Medicaid, Private Insurance, and ACA Exchange Plans in 2025
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
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Le Guttmacher Institute : un nouvel outil pour une estimation instantanée de la valeur sanitaire et économique des services d’avortement sécurisé
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
Did Beyoncé Just Tease Her Met Gala Look?
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
Megan Thee Stallion Going Public With Klay Thompson Was Never The Problem
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
From YouTube To iFIT: How Darryl “BullyJuice” Williams Built A Multi-Million-Dollar Fitness Brand That Meets People Where They Are
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
Author Kennedy Ryan Opens Up To Stacy Ike On Human2Human Podcast
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
Spanberger Signs ‘Momnibus’ Bills as Abortion Opponents Hit the Streets in Virginia March for Life
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
2026 World Cup: Tournament Will Kick Off in Climate of Fear
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
Final arguments of the term
Welcome to what’s expected to be the final week of arguments for the 2025-26 term.
Five Things Decision-Makers Still Don’t Understand About Digital Violence and Young People
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
A state lawmaker was assassinated last year. Who is keeping others safe?
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
Homophobia Taints Criminal Prosecutions in Kazakhstan
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
Kindness of strangers: I was so pregnant I couldn’t see my feet when a woman offered to tie my shoelace
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
Learning From the Archives: Louisiana’s Long History of Reproductive Rights, Health and Justice Advocacy
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
Stephen And Ayesha Curry Reintroduce PLEZi Hydration With A New, Family-Focused Approach
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.
America Is Detaining Children for Profit, With Your Tax Dollars
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
Scandal at Spelman? The Co-Queen Decision Sparking Uproar Among Alumnae And Students
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 [
From Pennsylvania to Illinois to California: A Wave of Good News for Women
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
‘A Warning Shot’: DOJ Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center Sparks Outcry Across Civil and Women’s Rights Movement
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.
Taliban Restrictions Haunt Afghan Women Outside Afghanistan
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 Owns Her Life’s Journey In New Memoir ‘Rough Side Of The Mountain’
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
Our Favorite Red Carpet Looks From The Time 100 Gala
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
Advancing gender-responsive sexual and reproductive health in Mozambique
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
Reads for the Rest of Us: The Best Poetry of 2025 and 2026
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.
Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy’s Anti-Trans Policy
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
Does Depo-Provera Cause Brain Tumors? How To Read the Research
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
ESScent Of The Week: Is Emporio Armani’s Power Of You Worth The Hype? We Tried It
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
Book bans and culture wars came for libraries. They’re still standing strong.
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
Chic Mother’s Day Gifts for Your Luxury-Loving Mom
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
No Pockets, No Power? The Feminist History of the Purse
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
Will You Be There After? Shreveport’s Grieving Families Need More Than Our Sympathy
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
Keeping Score: Pennsylvania ERA Secures Abortion Rights Win; Civil Rights Groups Investigate Trump Admin Delays in Childcare Payments; Senate Upholds Near-Total VA Abortion Ban
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
Overturning Religious Precedent
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 Didn’t Think Ami Colé Was ‘Extraordinary Enough’ To Fund. Then She Hired Its Founder To Lead SKIMS Beauty
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
Seven relists walk into a bar
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
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Banned From Talking About Third-Trimester Abortion Care at a Texas Medical School: The Ms. Q&A with Dr. Shelley Sella
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
At Rikers, a Book Club Is Helping Women Imagine Life Beyond Bars
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
Jasmine Tookes Stars In Victoria’s Secret Mother’s Day Campaign
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
Culture of Silence Around Abortions for Active-Duty Military Intensifies, Researchers Say
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
Black Women Built Food Culture. ‘Black Women in Food’ Is Making Sure They Get Credit, Capital and Community to Match
The food industry has a long history of borrowing from Black culture, often without crediting the Black women behind it. Nina Oduro and Maame Boakye have spent the better part […] The post Black Women
Sleepless nights, diapers and GLP-1s: More people are turning to weight loss drugs after having babies
Every time Sarah Kinee opened Instagram, she was barraged with advertisements for weight loss products. One time, she recalled seeing six in a row. “I was like, what is this? Why do I keep getting ad
Erica Campbell Can Celebrate Love While Sister Tina Navigates Divorce
Why can’t Erica Campbell be excited that she’s set to celebrate 25 years of marriage? If you’ve been paying attention, the singer and First Lady has been spreading the word […] The post Erica Campbell
Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Guarantee Paid Leave for All Workers, Showing What a Real Affordability Agenda Looks Like
Advocates fought for paid leave in Virginia for more than eight years. The state’s former governor, Glenn Youngkin, vetoed paid leave bills two years in a row. But the story changed when Gov. Abigail
‘Who Will Revere the Black Woman?’ Remembering Nancy, Cerina and So Many More
Even though I did not know Nancy Metayer, my heart is utterly broken by the loss of her life and the violence of her death. The night before her funeral, I joined a virtual vèyè in her honor—a space t
5 Green Skincare Brands You Should Know About For Earth Day
The $500 billion dollar beauty industry—despite “greenwashing” claims—is responsible for 120 billion pieces of packaging waste each year. It’s an industry where beauty is often valued over the health
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Present at our nation’s founding — but excluded from its promise
In the lead-up to our country’s 250th anniversary, Errin Haines is writing a series of columns to contemplate the complicated expansion of our democracy. Subscribe to The Amendment newsletter. In 1776
Inside the DC Jail Debate Team, Women Find Their Voice
“I know of a woman who spent most of her first prison sentence in isolation. She had no access to programs to help her heal from childhood trauma, abuse, neglect or depression,” Chelsee Wright wrote i
Financial Literacy For Black Families: How This Brooklyn Founder Is Building Generational Wealth
According to data revealed in a February 2026 report, Racial Wealth Snapshot Series: The Overview of Black American Economic Outlook, median Black households hold $44,100 in net worth compared to […]
The emergency docket’s mistaken birthday
Ratio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical considerations to deep theory – behind our nation’s most consequential constitutional decisions.
New Autism Drug? Experts Debunk Federal Officials’ Claims of Leucovorin As Treatment
“There is really no evidence at all that these are meaningful treatments," one researcher said. The post New Autism Drug? Experts Debunk Federal Officials’ Claims of Leucovorin As Treatment appeared f
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