Shield Laws Are the Fault Line in the Battle Over Abortion Access Shield Laws Are the Fault Line in the Battle Over Abortion Access
New York’s shield law was designed to protect providers mailing medication abortion pills out of state. But a New York provider is facing legal action in Louisiana and Texas.
Feb 20, 2025 / Rachel Rebouché
Here’s What RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Means for Abortion Access Here’s What RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Means for Abortion Access
During his confirmation hearings, the HHS secretary nominee said he would fall in line with the Trump administration’s goals.
Feb 13, 2025 / Aziza Ahmed
Pay Less Attention to That Man in Front of the Curtain Pay Less Attention to That Man in Front of the Curtain
Musk’s machinations and Trump’s daily outrages are meant to be mesmerizing—and paralyzing. But there are plenty of ways to fight back effectively—starting with not panicking.
Feb 13, 2025 / Zephyr Teachout
The Battle to Protect Healthcare Will Define the Second Trump Era The Battle to Protect Healthcare Will Define the Second Trump Era
Behind the language of “spending offsets” lies a stark reality: over $3 trillion in cuts that would reshape Americans’ access to healthcare.
Feb 12, 2025 / Pat Dennis
Primary Suffragists, Secondary Recognition. Primary Suffragists, Secondary Recognition.
Black leaders: Sarah Redmond Parker, Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Charlotte “Lottie” Rollin, Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth, Hallie Quinn Brown, and Mary Church Terrell.
Feb 11, 2025 / OppArt / Patricia Anderson Turner
The Right to Pee Is Everything The Right to Pee Is Everything
Trans peoples' basic right to exist in the world is under assault. Bathrooms are at the heart of that fight.
Feb 3, 2025 / Grace Byron
Symbolic Legislation Will Not Get Us Free Symbolic Legislation Will Not Get Us Free
If the Democrats are truly serious about protecting reproductive freedom, they must rise above reactive politics.
Jan 31, 2025 / Larada Lee-Wallace
Senate Democrats Are Attacking Tulsi Gabbard for the Wrong Reasons Senate Democrats Are Attacking Tulsi Gabbard for the Wrong Reasons
Preferring to defend spy agencies and line up behind the hawkish consensus, the bipartisan elite ignores the director of national intelligence nominee’s rampant Islamophobia.
Jan 31, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Pete Hegseth’s Dangerous War on America Pete Hegseth’s Dangerous War on America
Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.
Jan 28, 2025 / Michael T. Klare
Cecile Richards Saved the Day for Us Cecile Richards Saved the Day for Us
The crusader for women’s and workers’ rights died Monday after a cruel illness. She inspires us to do the work ahead.
Jan 20, 2025 / Joan Walsh