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Kristi Noem Bans Telemedicine Abortion in South Dakota—Again
Why did Kristi Noem sign an executive order prohibiting telemedicine abortion if South Dakota already prohibits telemedicine abortion? Political optics.
Texas Patients Flock to Oklahoma, Where Advocates Are Suing to Keep Abortion Legal
Five new laws will make legal abortion impossible to access in Oklahoma, unless a state court blocks them before November 1.
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New Hampshire Snuck an Abortion Ban Into the State Budget
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu calls himself pro-choice, but he wasn't pro-choice enough to veto New Hampshire's first gestational abortion ban.
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In Texas, Bans on Mask Mandates and Abortion Are Power Grabs
As Texas Republicans decry mask mandates as infringing on their bodily autonomy, they keep stripping pregnant people of the right to bodily autonomy.
Texas Just Gave Amy Coney Barrett a Path to Ban Abortion
The Fifth Circuit's decision to uphold a Texas ban on a common abortion method is a big deal.
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Why Biden’s Boost to Food Benefits Is Critical for LGBTQ Adults
Increasing SNAP benefits will help roughly 13 percent of LGBTQ adults who experience food insecurity—more than twice the rate of non-LGBTQ adults.
The Case Against Telemedicine Abortion Is ‘Feeble,’ Federal Judge Says
Abortion is incredibly safe, and so is telemedicine abortion. A federal judge in Indiana agreed.
Massachusetts Won’t Issue a Mask Mandate for Schools
Expect to see conservative lawmakers seizing another opportunity to make this public health crisis about “personal freedoms."
Illinois Is Making It Easier for You to Get Birth Control
Reproductive rights advocates have been fighting for access to over-the-counter birth control for years. Illinois is the latest state to heed their call.
Louisiana’s Democratic Governor Gave the Anti-Abortion Movement What It Wants
Gov. Edwards could have vetoed bills that force doctors to lie to their patients and make it harder for young people to safely get abortion care. He didn't.
Colorado Makes Abortion and Birth Control More Accessible
Colorado expanded access to reproductive health care for survivors of sexual violence and undocumented immigrants.
Indiana Abortion Providers Spared From Having to Tell Dangerous Lies to Patients
A federal judge blocked an Indiana law that would force abortion providers to lie to patients about the bogus "abortion reversal" myth.
Alabama Spent 8 Years Fighting to Put Minors Seeking Abortion on Trial
The "lawyers for fetuses" law was blocked by a district court in 2017. The courts are still fighting over it in 2021.
2021 Is Already the Worst Year for Abortion Rights on Record
States enacted 90 abortion restrictions in the first six months of 2021, according to the Guttmacher Institute.
Ohio’s New Budget Attacks Abortion and Sex Ed
Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio signed a state budget that gives $6 million to anti-choice pregnancy centers and targets the state's abortion clinics.
Smashing the Patriarchy With Boom! Lawyered
The Boom! Lawyered co-hosts took a hammer to awful anti-choice legislation and quotes.
Oklahoma Governor Is ‘Proud’ to Sign So Many Extreme Abortion Bans
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spent this spring trying to make legal abortion effectively inaccessible in his state.
We Need to Talk About Asian American and Black Solidarity
Imani Gandy joined the Yo, Is This Racist? co-hosts in a conversation on the long history of Asian and Black communities fighting against white supremacy.
Culture & Conversation Abortion
‘On Pins and Needles’: All Eyes Are on Mississippi’s Lone Abortion Clinic
In this Rewire News Group event, hear from folks on the front lines in Jackson, Mississippi, where the Supreme Court case has shone a spotlight.
Culture & Conversation Law and Policy
Here’s the Next Step Congress Can Take for LGBTQ Rights
The Equality Act would enshrine long-overdue federal protections for LGBTQ people.
Culture & Conversation Abortion
Why Sharing Your Abortion Story Matters
"I didn't actually know that many other people who had abortions," Renee Bracey Sherman said in a conversation on the value of abortion storytelling.
Culture & Conversation Abortion
What Do Abortion Restrictions Have to Do With Economic Justice?
Laws restricting abortion access have an economic cost, and that's part of the fight for reproductive justice and autonomy.
Culture & Conversation Law and Policy
The Latest Texas Abortion Ban Is Bad. Really, Really Bad.
SB 8 would let any random anti-choicer sue abortion providers for damages—as if anti-choice advocates needed any more license to harass health-care workers.
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Culture & Conversation Abortion
What Could a Biden Administration Achieve for Reproductive Rights?
Despite the majority of people supporting abortion, the topic is still described as a polarizing issue.
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7 States Passed a Record Number of Abortion Restrictions This Week
The 28 laws signed in under one week accounts for 46 percent of the abortion restrictions passed this year, according to a report.
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Culture & Conversation Sexual Health
What It’s Like for Black Women With Endometriosis
As Black women with endo, even taking a trip to the doctor’s office can lead to emotional anguish. Medical professionals have laughed at our pain.
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Culture & Conversation Sexual Health
Is the U.S. Missing Out With ‘Missed Period Pills’?
A study explored the concept of missed period pills, which “bring down” a period when it’s late and someone doesn’t want to be pregnant.
Culture & Conversation Abortion
Meet the Global Activists Shaping the Future of Abortion Access
These leaders are working to dismantle barriers to abortion access in Argentina, Kenya, Mexico, and the Global South.
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Amy Coney Barrett’s First Abortion Ruling Is No Surprise
The Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday puts abortion patients’ health at risk.
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Culture & Conversation Abortion
‘Roe v. Wade’ Anniversary: Relive the Pivotal Moments of Landmark Case
The We'll Hear Arguments podcast takes you inside the Supreme Court during oral arguments.
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Culture & Conversation Abortion
Can a Fetus Bring a Lawsuit?
In Episode 4 of our podcast We'll Hear Arguments, hosts Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy discuss who has standing to sue in the first place.
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Culture & Conversation Abortion
What Is the State’s Interest in Protecting the Fetus?
Episode 3 of the five-part Rewire News Group podcast We'll Hear Arguments introduces a new player in the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade: the state.
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Culture & Conversation Abortion
Does a Fetus Have Rights?
Episode 2 of We'll Hear Arguments dives into the "balancing test" the Supreme Court used to answer this age-old question.
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Culture & Conversation Abortion
Why Being Born Kind of Matters
Season one of We'll Hear Arguments, a Rewire News Group podcast, brings to life the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade.
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Rewire News Group’s Top 12 Stories of 2020
Amid the pandemic, the uncertainty, and a racial reckoning, we told stories from the perspectives of people who've been impacted the most.
Have Questions About Anal Sex? We’ve Got Answers.
When it comes to anal sex, most people think of penetration. But there's much more to it.
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How to Keep Your Dirtiest Sex Toys Squeaky Clean
Cleaning your toys is just basic hygiene: It helps extend their life and protect your health.
How to Pick the Sex Toy That’s Right for You
Before you select a sex toy, here's everything you need to know, courtesy of sex educator Cassandra Corrado.
Justice Samuel Alito Went Off the Rails Over Your Birth Control
The Supreme Court justice had so many bad things to say in a recent speech we could only react in GIFs.
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How to Tell Your Partner You Changed Your Mind During Sex
Consent is ongoing. Contrary to what you may have been told, it’s OK to change your mind and speak up about it.
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How to Rebuild a Healthy Relationship With Sex After Experiencing Trauma
In the latest episode of You Deserve Good Sex, sex educator Cassandra Corrado guides you through your journey of rediscovery.
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Meet the Team on the Front Lines Providing Abortion Access in the Midwest
Onerous abortion restrictions leave care out of reach for many, particularly in the Midwest.
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How to Finally Stop Faking Orgasms and Prioritize Your Pleasure
It can be hard work, but it’s worth it because you deserve good sex.
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Confirmed: Amy Coney Barrett Is a Supreme Court Justice
Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation tips the bench to a 6-3 conservative majority.
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How to Tell Your Partner What You Really Want in Bed
Improving sexual communication is key to having better sex and feeling empowered in your sex life.
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Culture & Conversation Sexuality
All Your Burning Sex Questions—Answered
There’s no such thing as a “new normal” when it comes to having sex, sex educator Cassandra Corrado says.
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You Might Not Think So, but You Need More Lube in Your Sex Life
Lube can make every single sex act better. So why is there so much stigma?
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The Amy Coney Barrett Hearings: Follow Along With Us All Week
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding four straight days of hearings for the Supreme Court nominee.
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Culture & Conversation Law and Policy
This Bananas Supreme Court Term Is Why We Need to Expand the Courts
There’s a lot at stake in this new Supreme Court term.
The Wage Gap Is Terrible, but Have You Heard About the Orgasm Gap?
Prioritizing your own sexual pleasure starts with knowing what you like in bed—because you deserve good sex.
