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‘He Gave Me My Wings’: Jesse Jackson Opened Doors for Black Women in Politics
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (855+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. Jackson, who died Feb. 17, worked to diversify the electorate and brought Black women into Democratic politics who ascended to positions of power. This story was originally reported by Errin Haines of…...
Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Axed at Major NYC Hospital
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (138+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. Plus: New Hampshire introduces abortion shield law and LGBTQ+ federal workers fight back. Each week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide'from lawsuits over abortion access to LGBTQ+ rights'to bring you…...
What’s Going On In the Fight Over Abortion Pills
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (147+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. Are conservatives about to get a national ban through the courts? In this episode, Imani and Jess walk through the current legal threats to medication abortion access and explain how the…...
When Racism Stops Carrying Consequences
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1459+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. Opinion: Trump's attacks on the Obamas reveal what happens when open bigotry no longer disqualifies a president'and how that shift could endanger civil-rights protections. Donald Trump posted a video online depicting…...
What the COVID-19 Pandemic Revealed About Abortion Access—Research
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1098+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. A recent peer-reviewed study focusing on Latina women in North Carolina found that people were still able to get abortion care, despite pre-Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization barriers. When a deadly…...
Pregnant Immigrant Teens in Detention Face Potentially Unsafe Conditions in Texas Shelter
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (142+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. Plus: The Pride flag rises again over Stonewall and California reproductive clinics get cash influx from state. Each week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide'from lawsuits over abortion access to…...
House Passes Elections Overhaul Bill That Could Make it Harder for Married Women to Vote
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (759+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. The SAVE America Act faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where a handful of Republicans have expressed concern about implementing the provisions. This story was originally reported by Marissa Martinez…...
Why I Masturbate on Valentine’s Day
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1025+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. A guaranteed orgasm is better than waiting for a box of chocolates that may never arrive. Valentine's Day is supposed to be a romantic holiday'but in my experience, it frequently inspires…...
As EPA Weakens Air Pollution Regulations, Black Women Stand to Face the Greatest Health Risks
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1067+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. They already face the highest rates of asthma-related mortality in the nation. Dirtier air will make that worse. This story was originally reported by Jessica Kutz of The 19th, and republished through…...
Sex Educators Are Self-Censoring Online to Avoid Content Bans. Does it Work?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1102+ words) Truth deserves a community. Become a Rewire Member Today. It's called 'algospeak,' and it looks like 's3x,' 'le$bian,' and 'c00chie.' Some creators swear by it, but experts say it may increase stigma. "Did you know sx isn't supposed to hurt?" read…...