Imani[1] is a mother of three living in Mississippi. Faced with an unplanned pregnancy and financial difficulties, Imani knew when she was six weeks pregnant that she wanted an abortion. But the costs added up quickly. Her first doctor’s appointment… Read More ›
Missouri becomes the first state to expand insurance coverage for eating disorders. See Think Progress. The Obama administration declares federal benefits can no longer exclude “gender transition services.” See Slate. Male contraceptive ‘pills’ are on their way. See IB Times. Truth Out highlights the… Read More ›
NPR features an activist promoting hygiene and body positivity for girls in low-income countries. The New York Times explores America’s evolving positive attitude towards women in politics. We finally get a peak at the upcoming Malala Yousafzai documentary. See Rolling Stone. Following the act of terror in a… Read More ›
A trans man shares his unique perspective on the power of male privilege. See Buzzfeed. While anti-abortion groups struggle to understand NARAL president’s pregnancy, a blog is created for women to share their experiences as both mothers and pro-choice advocates. See Pregnant, Parenting and… Read More ›
This past Tuesday, we all watched and laughed as Vice President Joe Biden, in all his Biden glory, comically swore in our 114th Republican-controlled Congress. Exponentially less funny, however, was Congress’s introduction of a severe measure to restrict women’s access… Read More ›
From 2011 to 2014, the number of legislative restrictions against abortion rights skyrocketed to 231, quadrupling the number of restrictions within just three years. In 2014 alone, legislators enacted 26 brand new measures to restrict access to abortion rights. According… Read More ›
I volunteer because the war on women’s bodies is very much alive. Battlefields are all over country, including right here in New York City – yes, even with its reputation of being modern and progressive. Anti-choicers come out with the intention… Read More ›
On July 28, I crossed over into my thirties. The lead-up to the day was a slurry of thoughts and feelings about this huge milestone, marked by bursts of self-reflection and a quick skip down that list of classic questions about “where I… Read More ›
After a two-year fight, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that Mississippi’s last abortion clinic will remain open. In its 2-1 ruling, the Court’s majority opinion affirmed abortion rights, stating that “Pre-viability, a woman has the constitutional right to end her pregnancy by abortion,”… Read More ›
The EEOC announces tougher rules to protect pregnant workers. See NPR. The Washington Post reports that young women face sexual harassment in the science field. After Rhode Island decriminalized prostitution, a decline occurred in forcible rape and incidents of gonorrhea. See… Read More ›
