In this edition of The Weekly Pulse, we take a look at the newest updates on the coronavirus pandemic; accelerating abortion attacks; the connection between racism, demonstrations and Black health; as well as recent risks to reproductive health.
Author: Corinne Ahrens
Corinne Ahrens is a recent graduate of The American University where she studied Political Science with a specialization in Gender, Race, & Politics as well as Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Corinne has been writing for Ms. since October 2019 and is a former Ms. editorial intern. She currently works at Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy in their Philadelphia office.
The Weekly Pulse, June 13-19: Health News You Should Know
In this edition of The Weekly Pulse, we do a deep-dive into Black health risks, the Trump administration’s relentless attacks against LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights, a SCOTUS win for the trans community and the most recent updates for the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ms. Q&A: CARE CEO Michelle Nunn on Women, Girls and COVID
Ms. sat down with CARE CEO and president Michelle Nunn to discuss what to do when it seems like “everything is on fire”; the differences between Ebola and COVID; and countless examples of women leaders stepping up for the sake of their communities.
The Weekly Pulse, June 5-12: Health News You Should Know
In this edition of The Weekly Pulse, we take a look at updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of balancing public health amidst protest, and the need to continue the fight for abortion rights.
Colorado To Vote on Late-Term Abortion Ban in November
This November, Colorado’s ballot will include an initiative to ban abortions after 22 weeks, backed by anti-abortion group Due Date Too Late.
There are Two U.S. Plagues—Coronavirus and Racism. Feminism is the Path Forward.
Our timelines have been plagued by immense amounts of Black death pornography, the commodification of Black activists and the continued rise of neo-fascism. It’s easy to find fault with these issues that plague U.S. society; it’s much harder to figure out where we go from here.
Ella Jones Elected First Black Mayor of Ferguson
In August of 2014, 18-year-old unarmed Michael Brown was murdered by white police officer Darren Wilson, in Ferguson, Miss.—the city that solidified the Black Lives Matter movement.
Six years later, the city has elected Ella Jones to be the city’s first African American and first woman mayor.
Food Insecurity Didn’t Start With COVID—But It’s Time to End It
Thirty to 40 percent of individuals now visiting their local food banks have never been to one before, and demand for these local banks has soared to roughly seven or eight times higher than average. Most are not equipped to handle this influx.
‘Period Futures’ Sparks Curiosity and Conversation Around Future of Periods
Through a brand-new website, the team behind #PeriodFutures decided to take action in the hopes of tackling the many challenges that riddle the menstrual health industry—from access, affordability and sustainability, to education and stigma.
Rest in Power: Nurse Celia Marcos Dies After Racing to Treat COVID Patient
After 16 years of caring for patients, 61-year-old charge nurse Celia Marcos died after racing to save the life of a COVID-positive, ‘code blue’ patient. Marcos is one of at least 36 other health care workers who have died due to COVID-19 complications, and her death has prompted a larger critical conversation on the Trump administration’s inability to provide the PPE health care workers still desperately need.