Author: Sophie Dorf-Kamienny

Sophie Dorf-Kamienny is a junior at Tufts University studying sociology and community health. She is a Ms. contributing writer, and was formerly an editorial fellow, research fellow and assistant editor of social media. You can find her on Twitter at @sophie_dk_.

Keeping Score: Georgia Upholds Six-Week Abortion Ban; Republicans Aim to Eliminate Women’s Bureau at Labor Department; Elections Reveal National Support for Reproductive Freedom

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: House Republicans’ plan to eliminate the Women’s Bureau of the Department of Labor; Southern states push discriminatory election policies; Scholastic book fairs affected by state bans on LGBTQ+ books and books about race; actor Suzanne Somers dies after career shaped by advocating for equal pay in television; Georgia supreme court upholds six-week abortion ban; 82 percent of mothers handle more childcare responsibilities than their partner; harassment and violence mounts against journalists in Gaza and American Jews and Muslims; National Domestic Violence Hotline reports surge in “reproductive coercion”-related calls; and more.

Keeping Score: Activist Narges Mohammadi and Economist Claudia Goldin Awarded Nobel Prizes; U.S. Scores a C for Protection of LGBTQ+ Rights

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: Federal funding for childcare expired on Oct. 1; Iranian activist and feminist economist are honored with Nobel Prizes; gunman fires two rounds into Planned Parenthood clinic in Montana; California to protect abortion providers from out-of-state lawsuits; Republicans in Congress attempt to repeal FACE Act protecting abortion clinics; cost of raising a child in the U.S. skyrockets; Latina women hit hardest by state-level abortion bans; and more.

Keeping Score: Alabama Map Violates Voting Rights Act; Coco Gauff Thanks Billie Jean King After Victory in U.S. Open

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: Supreme Court rejects second Alabama congressional map proposal; Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open; Vassar professors sue the college for undervaluing women faculty; legislators introduce bill to extend childcare funding; Tennessee’s first trans elected official; and more.

Keeping Score: Montana Judge Rules Climate Change Denial Harms Young People; S.C. Court Upholds Near-Total Abortion Ban; Interest in Women’s Sports Sets New World Record

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: At least 20 states have enacted some kind of ban on transgender care for minors; appeals judge tries to overturn FDA approval of mifepristone; Democrats urge Biden to further pursue student loan forgiveness; three Black residents killed in Jacksonville by white supremacist; educators sue Idaho for banning discussion of abortion in class; FDA approves RSV vaccine for pregnant patients; Montana judge ruled in favor of young environmentalists; South Carolina Supreme Court reinstitutes abortion ban; “when we allow efforts to fight racism to be framed as racism itself, loss of life is not far behind”; and more.

Keeping Score: FDA Approves Postpartum Depression Pill and Preeclampsia Test; Pressure Grows on Clarence Thomas to Resign; Henrietta Lacks’ Overdue Compensation

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: Trump indicted on felony charges related to the 2020 election; Henrietta Lacks’ descendants reach settlement after more than 70 years; Labor Dept. launches Power to Pump national campaign for workers who breastfeed; federal judge imposes prison sentences on Jan. 6 rioters; Pennsylvania ends contract with anti-abortion group funding CPCs; FDA approves postpartum depression treatment and preeclampsia blood test; judge blocks Texas abortion ban for medical emergencies; N.J. supreme court sides with Catholic school that fired unwed pregnant teacher; women and LGBTQ+ journalists faced more assaults and threats in July 2023 than any other month; and more.

Keeping Score: California Funds College for Foster Youth; Katie Ledecky Surpasses Michael Phelps in World Titles; Anti-Abortion Leader Arrested for Child Sex Abuse

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: Sen. Tuberville blocks 250 military promotions (and counting) in protest of a DOD policy to help service members who travel for reproductive care; Freedom to Vote Act reintroduced in Congress; Texas governor bans public drag performances; Taylor Swift has most No. 1 albums of any woman artist; California budget agreement will fund public college tuition and expenses for foster youth in the state; Barbie opening weekend brings in more at box office than any other woman-directed film; Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps in individual world golds; rest in power: Sinéad O’Connor, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, Katie Early and Cheri Pies; and more.

Keeping Score: Texas and Tennessee Push Anti-Trans Bills; Over 100 Women Journalists Are in Prison; Biden and Harris Take Steps to Lower Childcare Costs

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: Vice President Kamala Harris announced new steps to lower the cost of childcare for U.S. families; legislators introduce Abortion Justice Act and Kira Johnson Act in Congress; at least 100 women journalists were in prison during the first quarter of the year, and 47 were harassed or physically assaulted; Supreme Court rules against affirmative action and LGBTQ+ discrimination protections; states target gender-affirming care for minors; New Mexico implements abortion care hotline; FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill; EEOC begins accepting charges under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; Florida, Arkansas and other states dropped thousands of Medicaid recipients since the pandemic; and more.

Keeping Score: Supreme Court Preserves Indian Child Welfare Act and Voting Rights Act; School Book Bans Increase 28%; U.S. Support for Abortion Remains High

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: The Supreme Court ruled to protect tribal members’ right to raise their children; AMA issues policy condemning use of BMI; Trump indicted on federal charges for mishandling documents; Southern Baptist Convention cracks down on women pastors; book bans increased 28% in public schools last fall; childcare costs in the U.S. are causing family members to sacrifice their jobs; and more.

Keeping Score: Fighting Florida’s Book Bans; Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom Gather Signatures for November Ballot Measure; HIV Infections Down 12%

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: Rhode Island expands guaranteed abortion coverage; PEN America and Penguin Random House file lawsuit against Florida book ban, while NAACP issues Florida travel ban; Michigan protects abortion patients from employment discrimination; rock fans mourn the death of star Tina Turner; South Carolina votes to pass six-week abortion ban; HIV infections decreased in the U.S.; and more.

Keeping Score: 78% of Americans Say Abortion Is a Decision for a Woman and Her Doctor; Trans Kids Are Under Attack in at Least 17 States; FDA Allows Queer Men to Donate Blood

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.

This week: 16 states (and counting) pass bans on gender-affirming treatment for trans kids; FDA updates its policy on gay and bisexual men donating blood; Colorado bans “abortion pill reversal” groups; Hey Jane is first telemedicine abortion provider to accept insurance; New York SUNY and CUNY students will have guaranteed access to medication abortion; Manhattan jury finds Trump guilty of sexual abuse; New York launches successful gun buyback initiative; and more.