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For decades, policymakers across political parties understood that political, economic and social progress cannot be achieved by leaving half the population behind. Advancing women’s opportunities, le
The post A Secret Survey From Inside a Women’s Prison Tells Stories of Domestic Abuse Untold in Court appeared first on ProPublica .
Click to expand Image Activists and representatives of the European Citizens’ Initiative "My Voice, My Choice" hold a press conference at Press Club Brussels Europe, presenting their campaign for safe
At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Kerry Washington received the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award during the event Democracy on the Screen – and on the Line, along with an unrestricted […] The post Ke
Greenwood, the legendary business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma has rightfully so become a household name. From the Gurley Hotel to Union Grocery Store, the self-sufficient Black community now known as
Shortly after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, I notified my followers on Instagram that I was speaking to Yahoo! News about what such a monumental attack on reproductive […] The post I’ve Battled
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in
In the remote mountains of Montenegro, a small community of herders tend their sheep and cattle, making cheese, harvesting wool, and maintaining traditions that have persisted for generations. But the
When did hip-hop become a cesspool for misogynoir, and furthermore, how did it become such? How did an entire genre built on the foundation of Black liberation, through the lens […] The post Op-Ed: T.
Not everyone gets a nutritionist, a recovery coach, a personal chef, and a roster of wellness experts in their corner at their beck and call. In the NBA, that is […] The post NBA All-Star Donovan Mitc
Click to expand Image International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry speaks at the Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland, June 25, 2025. © 2025 Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP
In an era when fast-fashion labels are cranking out items at breakneck speed, some Black-owned brands are slowing things down instead. These designers are rooting their work in history, activism […] T
Plus: Vanderbilt cancels adult gender-affirming surgeries and Meta AI stifles abortion discussions. The post Surgeon General Nominee Flip-Flops on Birth Control appeared first on Rewire News Group .
MAGA Republicans are back in the White House, and Project 2025 is their guide—the right-wing plan to turn back the clock on women’s rights, remove abortion access, and force women into roles as wives
TOPEKA — Transgender rights activist Jaelynn Abegg was furious Thursday morning when she received a letter from the state informing her that her driver’s license had been invalidated because of a new
‘Barely legal’ isn’t a thing. Neither are ‘underage women.’ The post Epstein Files Debate Gets Pedophilia and Power Wrong appeared first on Rewire News Group .
One of the most commonly used forms of menopause hormone therapy is hard to find right now. This applies to estradiol patches, as two of the major manufacturers report being in shortage. Estradiol is
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when beauty meets intention. Not the kind found in perfectly curated shelves or trending tutorials, but the kind that shows up in […] The post Rooted In Mo
Milan Fashion Week has gotten a dose of unapologetic Black girl magic. This season, so far, Megan Thee Stallion and Coco Jones are turning the front row into a masterclass […] The post Megan Thee Stal
The historic expansion of immigration arrests and detention in the United States means that many families around the country are confronting the possibility that they could be targeted. Preparing for
The post 5 Investigations Sparking Change This Month appeared first on ProPublica .
Black Fashion Archives offers an in-depth exploration of some of the most influential Black figures in fashion that deserve more praise. Here, we highlight and celebrate their journeys and the […] The
The following statement was delivered by former Secretary of State and U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton at the start of a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, as part of its on
It’s February, which means many students in history classes across the country are reading chapters dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in celebration of Black History Month. They’re learning about
New Attacks on Medication Abortion Distort the Reality of Reproductive Coercion Policy Analysis sramashwar <time datetime="2026-02-26T12:23:37-0...
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. With the rest of the current […] Th
A sex toy has become a symbol of resistance in Minnesota and beyond. The post How Minneapolis Fought ICE With Dildos appeared first on Rewire News Group .
The South Texas’ Family Residential Center, an immigration detention facility in Dilley, Tex., has been the subject of an onslaught of headlines in recent weeks. National protests followed the horrify
“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 [
Your favorite celebrities aren’t looking better because they’re getting less work done; they’re just getting better work. The last decade has been filled with loud, heavy cheekbones, over snatched bro
Erykah Badu is a soulful visionary whose lyrics feel like ancestral whispers and affirmations all at once. She creates music that makes you feel seen, held, and spiritually aligned as […] The post The
A candid conversation about case selection, empathy gaps, and why some families can’t even get their calls returned. The post ‘Dateline’s’ Josh Mankiewicz Takes You Inside the True Crime Machine (Podc
Women often put their needs on the back burner to appease men’s egos. That often looks like not telling them the truth about how they’re performing outside, and inside, of […] The post Op-Ed: Halle Be
The viral photograph of federal authorities apprehending little Liam Conejo Ramos in his bunny ear beanie and Spider-Man backpack stunned viewers across the country, filling them with horror and rage.
The post Seized Art, Eavesdropping Guards: Parents Describe a Clampdown at Dilley Detention Center as Kids Shared Their Stories appeared first on ProPublica .
Click to expand Image Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2025. © 2025 Lian Yi/Xinhua via Getty Images Mr. President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for his comprehensive report on th
Texas antiabortion politicians have made one thing clear: Their ban was never meant to stop at the Texas border. On Feb. 1, 2026, Dr. Remy Coeytaux of California became the first person to be sued in
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 […]
The snow is here, yet the girls still have places to go. After our second storm of the season, we’re all hoping it was the last, but with flurries back […] The post Stylish Snow Boots For Every Budget
Robert Cosby Jr., the 23‑year‑old son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member Mary Cosby, has died following a reported medical emergency, TMZ first reported Wednesday. The cause […] The post
Damson Idris is on a generational run right now. The British actor has spent the last few years collecting career highs like infinity stones, and his latest is one nobody […] The post Damson Idris Is
As the U.S. embarks on a massive expansion of the country’s immigrant detention capacity, a coalition of organizations opposing abortion are calling on President Donald Trump to stop detaining pregnan
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
Black members of the press have educated the public about the injustices and oppression in America since the establishment of the first Black newspaper, Freedom’s Journal, in 1827. Now, two-centuries
In his State of the Union address, President Trump opened by boasting about a roaring economy, falling inflation and a richer and stronger nation. But those claims ring hollow for many Americans who f
Dentist and Married to Medicine cast member Heavenly Kimes, known as Dr. Heavenly on the series, has joined the reality TV-to-politics pipeline. The 55-year-old is aiming to turn her platform into a [
Echoing Queen Latifah‘s hit “Ladies First,” the phrase has become more than a cultural reference for Maxie J. It is the guiding principle behind Ellaé Lisqué, the luxury fashion e-commerce […] The pos
Some 500,000 new parents are diagnosed with PPD each year. Far fewer take Zurzurvae, the first drug specifically designed to treat the condition, three years after its approval. The post This Pill Tre
When I first saw that MAC Cosmetics was entering Sephora, my first thought was “this is a recession indicator, for sure.” And that thought says a lot about the state […] The post MAC Cosmetics Is Comi
When federal agents showed up before dawn last month to arrest journalist Georgia Fort for covering an immigration protest at a Minneapolis-area church, her three daughters — ages 7, 8 and 17 — were s
As President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech sought to boost his economic message amid a turbulent season of high prices and unemployment, he primarily highlighted women and girls as benefici
Over almost two hours, President Donald Trump covered issues as varied as tariffs, men’s hockey, immigration and health care. He even touted a drug-purchasing platform offering discounted prices the g
Click to expand Image Displaced families from El Fasher at a displacement camp where they sought refuge from fighting between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces, in Tawila, Darfur region,
Abigail Spanberger, the first-term governor of Virginia, is set to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address of his second term. Spanberger has posit
Both the U.S. women’s and men’s ice hockey teams won gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Yet, within hours of defeating Canada, only the U.S. men’s hockey team received a congratulatory ca
On Jan. 7, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada signed off on the “Penal Principles of Taliban Courts,” a sweeping new penal code that fundamentally reshapes Afghanistan’s legal system: formalizing vi
Winter contains both Black History Month and Women’s History Month, but for gamers and readers like me it’s also peak hibernation season. Those of us who hate the cold relish curling up with a good st
Jodie Turner-Smith lives rent-free on our style mood board. From daring hot pants to full-on high glamour, she consistently turns heads wherever she goes. Whether she’s commanding attention on the […]
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