Legislation signed into law today in Oregon requires insurance companies to cover all reproductive healthcare costs and procedures—including abortion—regardless of the patient’s income, citizenship status or gender identity.
Author: Joelle Rosenberg
Joelle Rosenberg is an Editorial Intern at Ms. and a student at Santa Monica College studying Sociology and Women's studies. She has worked as a volunteer for Planned Parenthood and dedicated much time and effort into raising awareness about rape culture and sexual assault in colleges around the United Sates. She enjoys outdoor activities such as backpacking, hiking and rock climbing, as well as exploring L.A.'s food scene and spending time with her cats. You can find her on Facebook or Instagram.
Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Law That Put Minors Seeking Abortion on Trial
Nearly three years after it took effect, a judge has blocked an Alabama law that put girls seeking abortion through a trial-like process in which they were defendants and their fetuses were represented by lawyers.
Columbia University Settles with Alleged Rapist at Center of Emma Sulkowicz’s #CarryThatWeight Protest Piece
Columbia University has reached a settlement with former student Paul Nungesser following the aftermath of a sexual assault case that brought Columbia to the forefront of a national conversation about rape on college campuses.
The Trump Administration Just Abruptly Cut Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention
The Trump Administration this week discretely cut over $200 million in funding for over 80 institutions around the country that have been working to find scientific data to help lower teen pregnancy rates.
Leaked Video Shows Georgia Police Officer Beating a Homeless Black Woman
The gruesome, nearly two-minute video resulted in an internal investigation by the county police department.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to Meet With Alleged Rapists About Campus Sexual Assault Policies
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will be meeting with so-called “men’s rights activists” and accused rapists Thursday about campus sexual assault policies.
Q&A: Isadora Connor and Emma Shannon on the Political Power of a Postcard
In January, on the heels of the Women’s March, Connor and Shannon launched Let’s Go Postal—a protest company that makes it a little easier for people across the country to sound off to their representatives.
New Alliance Takes Aim at Sexist Ads
UN Women and Unilever have launched the Unstereotype Alliance—an initiative to drive away harmful gender stereotypes and sexism from large industry advertisements.
New York’s Attorney General is Fighting for Clinic Access
After at least five years of anti-abortion protestors bombarding patients outside of Choices Women’s Medical Center, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has had enough.
Nine Gains for Women Made Possible by Title IX
With the passage of Title IX—45 years ago today—came the advancement of women and girls, and the pathway to further victories against sex discrimination.