Hungary: Arrest Netanyahu if He Visits
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How U.S. Tried but Failed to Wipe Out 70 Years of Global Consent on Women’s Rights
The United States set a new precedent at the United Nations annual women’s rights meeting by requesting a recorded vote on the draft conclusions. The U.S. action culminated after weekslong negotiation
The Filibuster Is No Virtue
Republicans have put on the Senate floor (barely, with only 51 votes) their massive voter suppression bill, inaptly named the SAVE America Act. What will likely trip up Republicans is not the substanc
For families living near farms, pesticide exposure could affect babies even before pregnancy
Pesticide exposure may affect the health of a baby even before a person becomes pregnant, according to a new study released last week. The study, led by researchers at the University of Arizona, relie
The Latest Cache of Epstein Files Haven’t (and Won’t) Spark Wall Street’s #MeToo Moment
In 2010, a 28-year-old woman working at the London branch of a Wall Street bank was leaving the office around 10 p.m. when a colleague pushed her against a wall and tried to forcibly kiss her. "A cab
Taylor Frankie Paul tested how reality TV confronts abuse allegations
Content warning: This story contains graphic depictions of domestic violence. Taylor Frankie Paul’s reality TV career started with “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” a Hulu show whose first episode ends
Ayan Broomfield & Lululemon Host Black Women At Indian Wells
In 2001, at the Indian Wells Tournament, Serena Williams withdrew from her semifinal match against her sister, Venus Williams, due to injury. This sparked accusations from the crowd that the […] The p
Woman charged with attempted murder under Georgia abortion law
A 31-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with attempted murder, the first time that a mother has been charged under Georgia’s restrictive abortion law. The arrest come
Keeping Score: Trump Attacks Iran, Pressures Senate Republicans to Pass ‘Show Your Papers’ Voter Registration Bill; States Expand Access to Childcare and Paid Leave
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
Exclusive: Ciara 1, 2 Steps Her Way Into HIV Prevention Advocacy
This beat is: automatic, supersonic, hypnotic, funky fresh…The minute you hear those words, it feels like the early 2000s all over again. The classic “1, 2 Step” by Ciara featuring […] The post Exclus
The Radical Potential of Traditional Femininity
In the 1700s and 1800s in the U.S., women were presumed to be subordinate to men: naturally helpless, emotional, vulnerable. Reading through the thousands of petitions submitted by revolutionary-era w
Uninjured class members, hindsight harmlessness, presidential cronies, and the mistaken use of deadly force
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. There are 261 petitions and applica
Why Black Women Should Embrace Wearing Color
Fashion has always been about expression. But lately, color feels different. Instead of simply punctuating outfits, bold hues are carrying emotional weight. Electric blues, fiery reds, and joyful yell
Some Endometriosis Patients Are Changing Their Diets to Manage Symptoms
Endometriosis is underresearched and underdiagnosed. Providers and patients alike are trying a more holistic approach—but does it work? The post Some Endometriosis Patients Are Changing Their Diets to
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, March 19
Chief Justice Earl Warren was born on this day in 1891. Before Warren joined the court, he served as governor of California for a decade. The post SCOTUStoday for Thursday, March 19 appeared first on
21 Essential Books That Fiercely Celebrate Black Womanhood
Everyone has a desire to feel seen. For Black women? That desire is significantly magnified. Since books are the gift that keeps on giving, here are 21 titles that unquestionably […] The post 21 Essen
The Promotion Black Women Never Asked For At Work: Chief Emotional Officer
Time may not heal all wounds but it certainly has a knack for providing clarity. And when you look at the history of black women starting from slavery and the […] The post The Promotion Black Women Ne
Jordan Chiles Is In Her “Peace Era” And She’s Not Letting Anyone Disrupt It
If you’ve been sleeping on who Jordan Chiles actually is, she’ll give you a pass. She’s used to it. “People always think I’m mean,” she says, laughing. “I couldn’t tell […] The post Jordan Chiles Is I
Sex workers are fighting to own their likenesses in an AI world
When Nevada’s legal brothels reopened in 2021 after a 14-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, licensed sex worker Jupiter Jetson told The Nevada Independent, she noticed a new hiring practice a
How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Vaccine Agenda Risks a Resurgence of Deadly Childhood Plagues
The post How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Vaccine Agenda Risks a Resurgence of Deadly Childhood Plagues appeared first on ProPublica .
Every Man Has a Critical Role to Play in Ending Violence Against Women
(An excerpt from Jackson Katz's Every Man: Why Violence Against Women Is a Men’s Issue, and How You Can Make a Difference , out March 19 from Bloomsbury Publishing.) In 2024, a mass rape scandal rocke
Spring Pastel Picks That Perfectly Complement Deeper Skin Tones
Spring is almost here. And, as we coast through these final chilly days, it’s the perfect time to start building out your warm-weather wardrobe. While bold, bright hues always pop […] The post Spring
Guttmacher Releases Full-Year 2025 Abortion Incidence and Travel Data
Guttmacher Releases Full-Year 2025 Abortion Incidence and Travel Data March 24, 2026 mcherins March 18, 2026 ...
Transportation Lobbyists Have Donated Thousands to Sean Duffy’s Son-in-Law as He Runs for Congress
The post Transportation Lobbyists Have Donated Thousands to Sean Duffy’s Son-in-Law as He Runs for Congress appeared first on ProPublica .
Americans are losing HIV care. The Real Housewives want you to know about it.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of low-income Americans with HIV are losing access to vital medications, as states grapple with a lack of federal dollars to support their state health budgets. The Real
In Her Own Words: Dolores Huerta on Surviving Abuse, Speaking Out at 96 and Honoring the Movement Beyond One Man
In the wake of newly reported sexual abuse allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez, our hearts are with our long-time Ms. advisor, Feminist Majority Foundation (publisher of Ms. ) board member,
Hungary Bans Trans Rights Demonstration
Click to expand Image A transgender rights flag is held during a march after the Hungarian parliament passed a law that bans LGBT-related events, Budapest, Hungary, March 30, 2025. © 2026 Marton Monus
Barcelona Through A Black Woman’s Lens With The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
There was a time when travel felt like a checklist—an urgency to see everything, do everything, document everything before the moment slipped away. But in Barcelona, I let that version […] The post Ba
Queen Latifah’s Beauty & Style Evolution
At 56, Queen Latifah represents decades of Black feminist magic. Since the late ‘80s, the artist has been the voice of women’s empowerment. Her Grammy-winning single “U.N.I.T.Y.” raised awareness abou
Why Vanessa Williams Is Our Forever Beauty Queen
Not many can claim they’ve made beauty history. But, Vanessa Williams can. In 1984, she became the first Black woman to win Miss America. Then, at just 21 years old, […] The post Why Vanessa Williams
WNBA, WNBPA Reach Verbal Agreement On New CBA Ahead Of 30th Season
Following more than a year of negotiations, the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, bringing an end [
ICE has been deporting pregnant and postpartum immigrants. Now we know how many.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained and deported hundreds of pregnant, postpartum and nursing immigrants since the start of the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Secur
I Didn’t Think Black Women Did Ayahuasca—Until I Tried It
This is the most non-Black thing I’ve ever done. I said this to myself in the restroom as I experienced one of many purges during my 4-day ayahuasca ceremony. I […] The post I Didn’t Think Black Women
Black Women Deserve Answers About the Chemicals in Braiding Hair: Opinion
A new report found high lead levels in both synthetic and human braiding hair. It’s unclear how toxic these products are—but it shouldn’t be so hard to get basic information about our health. The post
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, March 18
Should the White House look more like the Supreme Court Building? The chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts, Rodney Mims Cook, Jr., has suggested swapping the White House’s “graceful […] The post SC
Teyana Taylor Named Chief Curator Of ESSENCE Festival Of Culture 2026
ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® has officially tapped Teyana Taylor and her creative collective, The Aunties, as Chief Curator for its 2026 festival, scheduled for July 3–5 in […]
Widows are waiting months for the benefits meant to help them after loss
Kathy Quitno-Bolt was still numb when she started calling Social Security days after her husband’s sudden death in July. Steve, her partner of 25 years and husband of 13, died four days after being di
Lupita Nyong’o’s Hairstylist Ted Gibson Shares His Top Tips
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what t
Detained pregnant people are entitled to full medical care. They say it’s not happening.
Amanda Isabel Fanego Cardoso was about 11 weeks pregnant when she was detained last September, then transferred between five immigration facilities over several months. Because her medical care was so
Kat Abughazaleh loses primary election bid for Illinois U.S. House seat
Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old political newcomer whose scrappy House campaign slogans “What if we didn’t suck?” and “I’m done waiting for change” reflected a push for new party leadership, has lost h
Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary, set to become Illinois’ second Black woman senator
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary Tuesday and is all but certain to make history as one of three Black women to serve in the upper chamber at the same time. Stratton e
Women and girls are taking Grok to court over sexualized AI deepfakes
On Monday, three girls filed a class-action lawsuit against xAI alleging that the company’s Grok AI tool was used to generate child sexual abuse material from their photos. This new civil case joins
Designing Democracy for Women: Lessons From RepresentWomen’s 2026 Solutions Summit
Across three days of conversations, RepresentWomen’s Democracy Solutions Summit showed that women’s political power depends on how democracy is designed—and how those systems can be rebuilt to better
How To Channel Regina King’s Radiant Yellow Look For Less
From roles in Poetic Justice and The Boondocks, to If Beale Street Could Talk, Regina King has long-been a star. While keeping us entertained, she also seems to be aging […] The post How To Channel Re
If No One Is Held Accountable, What Are the Epstein Files For?
Releasing the Epstein files without real consequences risks turning a long fight for truth into yet another moment of exposure that leaves survivors without justice and systems of abuse intact. The po
How Marquita Goings Brings Hayley Hamilton to Life On ‘Beyond the Gates’
Few characters on the new CBS daytime drama Beyond the Gates stir up quite as much chaos as Hayley Lawson Hamilton—the calculating outsider whose romance with her former best friend’s […] The post How
Stop Policing How Black Women Show Up In White Spaces
This is undoubtedly Teyana Taylor‘s time. The multi-hyphenate artist has been clearing the red carpet and awards ceremonies over the past couple of months. Consequently, the 35-year-old beauty has bee
The Erosion of Women’s Rights Is a Warning Sign for Democracies Everywhere
Over 30 years ago, world leaders came together in Beijing and made a promise: Gender equality would be a global standard, not a distant aspiration. This March, as the United Nations Commission on the
When Trump’s Political Stunt Becomes a Household Emergency
After a tumultuous 2025 that saw relentless attacks on Head Start, Medicaid, and SNAP, I found myself hoping that 2026 might begin with a little more steadiness for families already stretched thin. In
Pregnancy Care Includes Abortion, Whether We Admit It or Not
Here's what I know as an OB-GYN: Any book about birth that ignores abortion access isn't just incomplete—it's dangerous. I also know that any person researching birth plans needs to know how state law
What is the SAVE America Act?
This week, the Senate will take up the SAVE America Act, the second version of an extensive elections bill that seeks to increase the restrictions on registering to vote in hopes of cutting down on no
Cover Reveal and Spring 2026 Issue Sneak Peek: ICE Is ‘the Army of the Patriarchy’
In early February, while the nation was still reeling from the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents, Loretta Ross and Jackson Katz—two feminist academics with decidedly different ba
The Supreme Court of Canada
Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and how they compare to our own. For our debut column, we covered […] The post The S
The biggest names on the briefs
Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making an
Abortion on the 2026 Ballot: The Evolving Landscape of State Abortion Initiatives
This issue brief reviews the abortion-related initiatives currently slated to be on the ballot in November 2026 and examines how these measures may impact abortion access in the state.
Washington Law Will Make It Easier for State to Distribute its Abortion Pill Stockpile
The newly-passed legislation makes it easier for the government to use or exchange soon-to-expire abortion drugs. The post Washington Law Will Make It Easier for State to Distribute its Abortion Pill
Ipas President & CEO Anu Kumar is a finalist for prestigious WIN WIN Award 2026
Nomination recognizes Kumar’s work with Ipas to show that reproductive justice is essential for gender-equal societies The post Ipas President & CEO Anu Kumar is a finalist for prestigious WIN WIN Awa
Quincy Jones’ Estate Sells Part Of His Legendary Catalog — Including Michael Jackson Hits
Quincy Jones’ estate has sold a notable portion of the late artist’s catalog, including some of his stake in Michael Jackon’s discography. Investment firm HarbourView acquired “select music and non-mu
Larenz Tate Is The Face Of Bevel’s New Campaign
It’s been nearly 30 years since Love Jones came out and Larenz Tate is still the “blues in our left thigh, trying to become the funk in our right” (if […] The post Larenz Tate Is The Face Of Bevel’s N