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“I am Regina. I am my own person.” It shouldn’t need to be said. And yet here we are, in conversation with a woman who holds two master’s degrees, an […] The post Meet The Woman Negotiating What Coul
In an absurdly small conference room in the Cannon House Office Building, made even smaller by the crush of TV cameras pressed into every corner, the air thick and claustrophobic, a group of extraordi
Could she be the first Black trans person in Congress? Every step Precious Brady-Davis has taken has been a first. She was the first transgender bride on the TV show “Say Yes to the Dress.” She and h
Reports emerged in April that the US government was considering resetting diplomatic ties with Eritrea. Doing so could include lifting sanctions the United States imposed on the country’s ruling party
The Melbourne declaration aims to direct funding and power to those most overlooked and affected by injustice. But for many its promise is a distant one I first spoke to Shazia Khanum for a report I w
Smith College, one of the largest women’s colleges in the country, has long welcomed transgender men, women and nonbinary people. That policy has also made it the latest target in the Trump administra
In a city where ambition moves as fast as the traffic on 610, OWN’s Heart & Hustle: Houston returns with a second season that digs deeper—past the picture-perfect versions of […] The post ‘Heart & Hus
Click to expand Image Mifepristone at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, lowa, US, July 18, 2024. © 2024 Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo The US Supreme Court paused on Monday an order by the country’s F
On May 5, 2026, Physicians for Reproductive Health, represented by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States detailing how critical
In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, […] The post Why I’ll B
June 2026 will mark the 54th anniversary of Title IX, the 1972 federal law barring sex-based discrimination in education, ensuring equal participation in sports and prohibiting sexual violence in educ
Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is stands as one of the more unique releases of 2026. Adapted from her award-winning play, the film marks Harris’ directorial debut and follows sisters Racine […] The post Sterl
Kristyn Brandi, MD, abortion provider in New Jersey and previous board chair with Physicians for Reproductive Health, explains how abortion access has expanded via telemedicine post-Dobbs and how abor
Damon Wayans has spent a lifetime making audiences laugh with colorful characters and anecdotes from his real life. Now, after nearly a decade’s hiatus, the multi-hyphenate funnyman is returning to […
I was born a Black girl in New York City in the 1980s. It was a time when graffiti graced walls, Lojacks secured steering wheels, unsheltered people with substance abuse […] The post How My Fear Of Th
Plus, Justice Clarence Thomas will be the second-longest-serving justice of all time by the end of this week.
A Kentucky woman was arrested for allegedly ordering abortion drugs online. Her case shows how restrictive policies can trap people just trying to cope with an unintended pregnancy. The post In Rural
Not long ago, the best women’s basketball players on earth were spending their offseasons overseas just to make rent. Some were coaching youth camps and piecing together a living because […] The post
Dr. Amy Acton is expected to easily secure the Democratic nomination for governor in Ohio’s Tuesday primary. Acton, who briefed the midwestern state nearly daily during the height of the COVID-19 pan
SCOTUS is poised to weigh in on the tug-of-war over access to mifepristone. What happens next could upend a popular form of abortion care—telehealth medication abortion—nationwide. The post Abortion P
Nearly one in five New Yorkers have experienced sexual violence—and a new report finds that 12 percent have also faced sexualized behavior from NYPD officers, ranging from unwanted flirting and reques
On Friday night, fantasy hair fanatics flocked to New York’s Altman building for the second edition of the city’s most-loved hair show, Black Hair Reimagined. Produced by Echelon Noir, a […] The post
Speaking in early February, while the nation was still reeling from the killings of Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents, Jackson Katz, a leading voice in gender violence
Abortion pill access by mail will continue uninterrupted as a key drug’s approval for use ricochets through the nation’s highest courts. On May 4, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted an appeals
Statement from Brittany Fonteno, President and CEO of The National Abortion Federation, on the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily restore access to mifepristone via telehealth: “The National Abo
US Supreme Courts Blocks Fifth Circuit Decision on Mifepristone May 4, 2026 mcherins May 4, 2026
Op-Ed by President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt - "As a board-certified, full-spectrum obstetrician and gynecologist, an abortion provider, and someone who has been caring for patients over the last 25 ye
There are conferences, and then there are rooms that change you. ExcelerateHER is the latter. Now in its fourth year, the annual leadership summit founded by Kim Blackwell, CEO of […] The post “Do Not
The Louisiana governor faces multiple lawsuits over his decision to suspend the House primary after Louisiana v. Callais.
This article was co-published with The 74, a nonprofit news organization covering education in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. Among longtime history teacher Karalee Wong Nakatsuka’s most p
Three years ago, Angelia Pressley started tuning in to Georgia Public Service Commission meetings and learned how much power the little-known regulatory body had over the lives of the state’s resident
Double standards aren‘t formed overnight—they’re often passed down through generations of men and women reluctant to do away with them. Nick Cannon is the latest perpetuator of the patriarchy, standin
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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 .
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
Plus, the latest on tariff refunds and redistricting in Louisiana.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
The post Connecticut Senate Approves More Towing Reforms, Expanding on Landmark 2025 Legislation appeared first on ProPublica .
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
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
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
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
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