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[Photo: Dr. Leana Wen speaks passionately during a press conference.]

Dr. Leana Wen Out as Planned Parenthood President

Dennis Carter

Dr. Leana Wen cited philosophical differences with new leadership on Planned Parenthood's board as the reason for her departure.

[Photo: A group of pro-choice supporters hold signs as they protest the gag rule.]

Trump’s ‘Devastating and Unlawful’ Title X Restrictions Go Into Effect

Dennis Carter

As the administration starts enforcing its Title X rule, clinics that provide reproductive health care to low-income people will start refusing the federal family planning dollars.

[Photo: An illustration of a crowd of pro-choice supporters holding signs. The illustration is titled 'The Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice.']

This ‘Visionary’ Blueprint Would Transform Reproductive Health Care in the United States

Ally Boguhn

The blueprint would remove discriminatory barriers to health care, address the health needs of immigrants, and support research that advances sexual health, rights, and justice, among other policy goals.

[Photo: A crowd of sexworker rights advocates gather holding signs that read '#decrimNY.'}

The Fight for Decriminalizing Sex Work Is About Justice

Bryce Covert

Many people, particularly from a younger generation, are coming to this issue from a different perspective than earlier generations. It’s no longer a moral judgment about sex work; it’s a justice issue based on intersectional identities.

[Photo: A young, Black high school teacher stands in front of her class as she presents a lesson on reproductive rights and health.]

How to Talk to Young People About Abortion

Ellen Friedrichs

We need to teach young people of all genders about abortion. Here are three ways teachers, parents, and health-care providers can do that.

[Photo: President Donald Trump looks on during an event.]

Republicans Get Another Win in Their Fight to Gut Title X

Jessica Mason Pieklo

A ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals paves the way for the administration to begin enforcing catastrophic changes to the federal family planning program.

[Photo: A crowd of LGBT rights supporters march as they wave Puerto Rican and rainbow flags.]

In Puerto Rico, LGBTQ Political Victories Pile Up. But Challenges Remain.

Alys Brooks

“We’ve done a lot with very few resources, and that tells you a lot about the strength of the Puerto Rico LGBT community,” said Pedro Julio Serrano, an activist in Puerto Rico.

[Photo: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a ceremony.]

Trump’s Human Rights Commission Could Undercut Human Rights

Ally Boguhn

The State Department's new human rights commission will be led by an anti-choice activist.

[Photo: A young, queer person and their colleague work from an office.]

Gender-Based Stereotypes Have No Place in Employment Decisions. Will the Supreme Court Agree?

Sunu Chandy

A decision here against the workers would leave LGBTQ employees without federal protection.

[Photo: Woman soldier standing against a brick wall.]

New Mexico’s Law Expanding Access to Contraception Is Important for Service Members Like Me

Jesslyn Sosa

As a young Latina in her early 20s preparing to leave home for an extended National Guard training, access to six months of contraception at one time is particularly impactful.

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