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For adults who’ve conveniently blocked out memories of their own teenage angst, director Paloma Schneideman’s Big Girls Don’t Cry may bring all those feelings roaring back—but it’ll also urge you to h
At some point you have probably pulled up a ticketing app looking for WNBA (or any women’s sporting event) seats and ended up spending more time digging through search results […] The post StubHub Jus
The Luann Dummer Center for Women at the University of St. Thomas will host a Women’s History Month event on Thursday, March 5, featuring a moderated conversation between Elaine Welteroth, former edit
Click to expand Image Transgender and LGBTQ rights flags sit on the desks of legislators in the Kansas House chamber in Topeka, February 19, 2026. © 2026 John Hanna/AP Photo Across the state of Kansas
For Black women, pixie cuts have proven to be a pre-spring favorite. They’re cool, sexy, and work on virtually every face shape. But, this time around, there’s one specific style […] The post Olandria
Now that Milan Fashion Week FW26 has come to a close, a few moments from the season are still living rent-free in our minds. Maximilian Davis is still going strong […] The post Our Favorite Fashion Mo
What about your friends? Solid friendships have the ability to fortify, inspire and keep us grounded when the world around us gets unpredictable and even scary. Without them, we can […] The post ESSEN
Milan Fashion Week has officially wrapped, and all eyes are shifting to Paris Fashion Week. But, before the industry turns its full attention to Paris, it’s worth revisiting some of […] The post Our F
In just over one week, ESSENCE’s 19th annual Black Women in Hollywood ceremony, honoring the Black women shaping the future of film and television, will honor the trajectory of none […] The post Kerry
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. The Supreme Court is continuing to
A third of American workers now have access to some form of government-issued paid leave — the biggest share ever. The United States is one of only a handful of countries that doesn’t have a federal
Welcome to SCOUTSblog’s newest 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 […] The post The U
Click to expand Image Aerial photo of the Pentagon building in Washington, DC, February 2, 2026. © 2026 Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ via AP Photo The United States Department of Defense’s decision on Febr
As we’ve noted before, we read a lot of legal news in the process of preparing this newsletter. Here’s a headline we saw recently that we won’t soon forget: References […] The post SCOTUStoday for Tue
In Minneapolis, intense immigration enforcement is disrupting HIV care for Latino communities, a group already disproportionately affected by the virus. The post Too Afraid to Leave Home: ICE’s Toll o
Uncle Nearest officially entered the eighth month of a fiery legal battle with its lender, and things are only escalating in court. A motion filed Feb. 25 showed that the […] The post Uncle Nearest Fo
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The Supreme Court on Monday night granted a request from a group of California parents to reinstate a ruling by a federal district court that prohibits schools in that state […] The post Court sides w
Each month, Ms. provides readers with a list of new books being published by writers from historically excluded groups. Wishing you a powerful, inspired and liberatory Women’s History Month! Check out
It’s March 2nd, which means we’re officially in the thick of Pisces season. Whether you’re jetting off to celebrate your special day seaside or keeping things cozy with something fun […] The post Sens
Impactful educators who intentionally and passionately pour into their students are invaluable parts of our community. Dr. Asya Johnson, founding principal and creator of the HBCU Early College Prep H
This op-ed by PRH Fellow Stacy Sun, originally published in the Buffalo Sun, examines how the Maternal Health, Dignity, and Consent Act would require informed consent for drug testing in pregnancy, st
The National Women’s Law Center led a coalition of 149 organizations—including organizations advocating for disability rights and justice, access to health and human services, LGBTQI+ equality, gender
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Award show season continues to press on with standout fashion moments. For starters, Regina Hall stunned in custom Cong Tri at the SAG Awards, while Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Coogler […] The post ICYMI:
As the SAVE America Act moves through Congress and outside groups mobilize on both sides, confusion about what the bill would actually require has fueled misinformation and political spin. If passed,
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Gyrl Wonder is stepping into a new chapter, and it is bringing some heavy hitters along to celebrate. The national nonprofit, which has spent 11 years building pathways for young […] The post Gyrl Won
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a small group of men declared that “all men are created equal,” casting a vision of liberty that has shaped the American imagination ever since. Yet even as they debat
Analysis: Several GOP towns and states now allow residents to sue each other for getting abortion care. The reward: money. In February, Kansas passed a similarly designed trans bathroom ban. The post
One of the best things about New York City is the range of options on tap. From restaurants to museums to theatres to events, there’s always something to do and […] The post The Best Nail Studios For
There’s a quiet revolution underway in adventure culture, and Black women are leading it with intention. Spaces once treated as off-limits or “not for us” are being reclaimed through lived, […] The po
Across the country, citizens are paying close attention to these top stories that are impacting travel plans, public safety and how accountability is determined from a university professor to United [
Time spent outdoors supports overall well-being, and Black women are increasingly reclaiming the outdoors as a space for grounding, restoration, and connection. Whether it’s biking through tree-lined
Years of campaigning led to the release of 81 women imprisoned under the country’s strict reproductive laws, but the suspension of civil rights by President Nayib Bukele is fuelling a new wave of crim
In Our Own Voice honors Congresswoman Robin Kelly with the 2025 Reproductive Justice Champion Award on Capitol Hill. At a time when Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people face escalating atta
Jobs have long hired their employees based on experience. Generally, the more, the better, especially for senior level positions. Today, however, hiring managers are changing how they find talent, mea
Stephanie Walters doesn’t know what she will do if Idaho stops funding home care for her daughter. Until recently, this option would have been unthinkable. But because of steep cuts to Medicaid from D
WASHINGTON — Tonight, the U.S. Supreme Court barred California from enforcing its guidance prohibiting schools from forcibly outing transgender students while lower courts consider a challenge to the
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As award season rolls on, the Actor Awards (formerly known as the SAG-AFTRA Awards) capped off a whirlwind weekend of ceremonies. Still, Black Hollywood’s finest haven’t let up for a […] The post The
As the 2026 Actor Awards approach this evening, two films sit at the center of the conversation—One Battle After Another and Sinners. Both projects have dominated the awards circuit in […] The post ‘S
News commentators still overlook the obvious when they speculate about why the majority of white female voters in the last three presidential elections cast their ballots for a dishonest, fraudulent,
The 57th NAACP Image Awards closed out a week of celebrations with a dominant showing from Sinners, which capped its run with 13 total wins across five nights of events. […] The post Michael B. Jordan
Tonight, on the final day of Black History Month’s 100th anniversary, the NAACP Image Awards honored the actresses, musicians, and writers who’ll be remembered in our future books. But, before […] The
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
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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
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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