Parenthood Archives

Mothers Who Make Liberation: New Book Explores Black Parenting as Political Practice

Dani McClain's We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood is both memoir and a collective parenting primer based on Black women's stories and experiences.

[Photo: A Black pregnant person receives an ultrasound]

State Legislators Are Finally Doing Something About the Black Maternal Health Crisis

Regina Mahone

State lawmakers have introduced more than 80 bills this session to address the disparity in Black maternal and infant mortality rates.

[Photo: A pregnant Black woman looks distrustfully at her doctor.]

To Reverse the Maternal Health Crisis, We Must Break the Cycle of Distrust

Lynn Freedman, Angela D. Aina & Mary-Ann Etiebet

Our research says many Black women experience disrespectful pregnancy care, and providers are overwhelmed. It's a perfect storm for bias to flourish.

[Photo: People hold signs and flags at a pro-LGBTQ rally.]

Legislative Lowlights: Republicans Give the Green Light for LGBTQ Discrimination

Brie Shea

One Democrat supported a bill introduced by Texas Republicans that would prohibit state agencies from penalizing workers who refuse to provide services based on religious belief.

[Photo: Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen looks forlorn during a meeting.]

Kirstjen Nielsen’s Legacy: Terrorizing Asylum-Seeking Children and Families

Tina Vasquez

Rewire.News compiled some of the most inhumane administrative actions both defended and executed by Nielsen while serving in her role as secretary of DHS.