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Jess Brownsberger intended to vaccinate her baby, just like her parents had done with her. Then the Tennessee mother saw how her daughter — who was born with a heart defect — experienced body rashes
Apple TV+’s Imperfect Women opens with an unfortunate premise—a group of close friends fractured by tragedy. The murder of Nancy, played by Kate Mara, sends shockwaves through a decades-long friendshi
When it comes to the menopause and perimenopause landscape, many women are left navigating symptoms without clear, trustworthy information. This conversation aims to change that—offering evidence-base
Celebrities are going viral as they speak openly about their desire to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This week, Grammy Award winner Victoria Monét surprised the Spelman
After California’s Eaton Fire destroyed neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, fire survivors from the historic African American community of West Altadena spent the last year demanding accountabili
Chemotherapy and surgery were long assumed to be dangerous for the fetus, but the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine now says that cancer treatment should not be withheld just because a patient is pr
Be honest. How many networking events have you left feeling like you wasted a good outfit? Caitlyn Kumi did. So she did something about it. The result is Miss EmpowHer, […] The post How Caitlyn Kumi
In March, the International Olympic Committee announced it will once again require genetic sex screening for women athletes and bar many transgender and intersex competitors from women’s events beginn
Each month, Ms. provides readers with a list of new books being published by writers from historically excluded groups. April means a new season, with plants sprouting and leaves returning to deciduou
MIAMI — Midwife Sheila Simms Watson leaned to gently press on the pregnant woman’s belly. Me’Asia Taylor lay on a bed fitted with tie-dyed purple printed sheets in the corner of the RV. Far from a typ
ESSENCE editors have tried what feels like every hair product on the market: the good, the bad, and even the ugly. But whenever Beyoncé launches a new Cécred collection, it […] The post What ESSENCE E
Allyson Felix has spent most of her life operating at the highest level of competition, building a career that highlighted what sustained excellence looks like in track and field. With […] The post Al
The Asian woman in America has long been both overnamed and erased—reduced to stereotypes that obscure her humanity while fixating on her image. In Afong Moy, a teenage girl exhibited across the U.S.
Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. “Original public meaning” has become the […] The post An ac
Hammersmith Apollo, London The sitcom star and Taskmaster stalwart is on commanding form as she embarks on Older Than Jesus, her first – and deeply daft – standup tour That staple realisation of early
I turn 39 this year, and it feels like out of nowhere perimenopause has officially entered my friend group chat. Not as something we’re experiencing yet, necessarily, but as this […] The post At 43,
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — In early December, drilling resumed near Mother’s Heart Learning Center. Newly installed gas wells dot property at 2020 S. Watson Road, less than one mile from the day care. One d
Click to expand Image Zhanar Sekerbayeva, feminist activist from Kazakhstan. © Private (Berlin, April 6, 2026) – Kazakhstan’s prosecuting authorities have filed criminal charges for battery against a
Dr Mireia Galian argues that paid, protected time off for fertility assessment and treatment should be standard across women’s sports As you report, changes to insurance cover for female athletes foll
When it comes to aging like fine wine, Pharrell Williams built a league of his own. For decades, the multi-hyphenate mogul has delivered culture-defining beats, boundary-breaking fashion, and of cours
Time and time again, it is women who speak out in the face of state repression—whether they are doing so as journalists speaking truth to power, lawyers fighting for the rights of the oppressed, or ev
The beauty identity of Jill Scott began with a question proposed on her very first album: Who Is Jill Scott? The album, released in 2000, went platinum. Then, we received […] The post Jill Scott’s Bea
We know the names of nine women who have died after doctors denied them life-saving care because of fears they would be criminally prosecuted under abortion bans: Josseli Barnica, Yeniifer Alvarez-Est
A looming policy change threatens to undo existing protections and leave pregnant immigrant teens in federal custody without meaningful access to abortion care. We won’t know what direction the rule w
This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark case that seeks to fundamentally rewrite the substance and meaning of one of the most important provisions of the Constitution—birthrigh
Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week — the wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and […] The post Black Wealth Watch
Plus: Idaho makes it a crime for trans people to use bathrooms that match their gender; and Kansas overrides governor’s veto, passing law that undercuts regulation of anti-choice pregnancy centers. Th
As a Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies professor, teaching about marginalized communities, especially using a feminist anti-racist lens, now feels dangerous. We risk being placed on watchlists created
As the war in Iran rages on another week, 13 United States armed service members have been killed, three of them women. Nearly 20 percent of those currently serving across the entire U.S. military are
As much of the legal media (including SCOTUSblog) reported last month, Chief Justice John Roberts offered some rare public remarks in an appearance at Rice University, rebuking personal attacks on […]
Excerpted from Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress by Maya L. Kornberg (published March 10) The post How Personal Loss Drove Rep. Lauren Underwood to Take On the Black Mate
Comedian John Mulaney appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” earlier this week and gave a shoutout to SCOTUSblog as he described being a “Supreme Court argument nerd.” Mama, […] The post SCO
The largest medical association in the United States supports gender-affirming care — a stance it has reiterated in different ways over the last 10 years. But as Republicans press leading medical orga
The post RFK Jr. May Reverse a Peptide Ban He Calls “Illegal.” Former FDA Officials Say He Mischaracterized Their Work. appeared first on ProPublica .
In an industry full of insiders, this new cultural beauty series is unlocking the gate-kept door. The Beauty Breakdown, a live series spotlighting emerging artists and industry transparency, found its
Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. “Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900,” Trump wrote Thur
In the wake of the ban on girls and women’s education in places like Afghanistan, I ask: What is it about a girl with a book that so frightens a man with a gun? It is because women’s education is a va
Lately, it feels like everyone has something to say about billionaires. And more often than not, those conversations end up circling the same question: are they inherently the problem? This […] The po
Supreme Court retirement rumor season is here, and it’s already bananas. The post Will Donald Trump Put Ted Cruz on the Supreme Court? (Podcast) appeared first on Rewire News Group .
From Mary Wollstonecraft to Sojourner Truth, the fight for women’s rights emerged alongside—and was fundamentally shaped by—the struggle to abolish slavery and secure universal human rights. On the 25
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. In our previous columns, we focused […] The post Th
It was a historic day at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral argument. Today’s newsletter has all you need […] The post SCOTUSto
A single IVF cycle can cost around $30,000. Donated drugs can save patients thousands of dollars and create community around a grueling process—but experts have safety and quality concerns. The post I
It’s almost Easter Sunday, which means spring is officially in full swing. With it comes the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe. Whether you’re heading to a festive brunch, gathering […] The
In 2009, Cameka Smith got laid off from Chicago Public Schools and did something most people probably would have talked her out of. She was 29, had a Master’s degree, […] The post Before ‘Community’ W
The same battle is playing out in classrooms nationwide: an effort to blur the line between church and state. Especially in the South, from Texas to Tennessee, lawmakers are attempting to impose relig
Click to expand Image (Clockwise, from top left): Burkina Faso President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré. © 2025 Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti via AP; Iyad Ag Ghaly, JNIM supreme leader. © 2012 ROMARIC OLLO
Click to expand Image An external view of the destruction of buildings in Evin prison's northern premises after the Israeli strikes on June 23, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Photo taken on July 1, 2025.
As costs climb and support systems lag, one Mississippi mother shares what it takes to raise three children, stay in school and fight for stability in an economy that isn’t built for families like her
Since the fall of Roe, attacks on reproductive freedom haven’t stopped at abortion. Rather, they have expanded deliberately and strategically to target young people. Under the banner of “parental righ
Role details Scope of work The 19th is seeking a full-time contract reporter to report, write and produce climate coverage, focusing on how politics and policies impact women and LGBTQ+ people. This t
Updated on April 1 at 4:03 p.m. On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would end birthright citizenship – the guarantee of U.S. citizenship to […] The post Supreme Cou
After weeks of speculation, Ciara Miller, a cast member in the reality TV show Summer House, just found out her best friend and co-star Amanda Batula is dating her ex, […] The post 9 Times Ciara Mille
As attention builds toward the 2026 election cycle, the first major political test is already underway. Early in-person voting has begun for Wisconsin's April 7 state Supreme Court election–a high-sta
Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical on Wednesday of the Trump administration’s argument that the 14th Amendment does not extend birthright citizenship to the children of noncitizen parents. The
It was never a question that Halle Bailey is muse status. Most recently, the Of The ESSENCE Digital Cover star has been stunting in head-turning looks throughout her press tour […] The post Halle Bail
In a powerful rebuke, 112 gender equity and survivor advocacy organizations sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly M. Richey on Fe
There’s a version of you that already exists. She arrives early, drinks water before coffee, sends the email, picks up the check, books the flight, and, somehow, always has the […] The post Why You Sh
Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands. The study raised questions […] The
The application period is April 1 - May 1, 2026. Apply now to join 520+ advocates from across the country in fighting for reproductive health care for all. The post Applications Open for LTA Class of