Reproductive Health-Care Fights Roil Washington
Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s Dana Singiser called the GOP's omnibus bill “more extreme than the Trump Administration’s own budget."
News
Maine Abortion Providers Could Increase Six-Fold if This Lawsuit Succeeds
Maine is one of 41 states that restrict abortion access by allowing only doctors to perform abortions.
Arizona Supreme Court Decision: A Reminder That the Marriage Equality Battle Isn’t Over
McLaughlin v. McLaughlin dealt with whether the female spouse of a woman who gave birth via artificial insemination can be presumed to be the legal parent of that child.
Pennsylvania Officials Still Won’t Cut Off Anti-Choice Group Misusing Taxpayer Money
Pennsylvania has for years funneled tax dollars earmarked for low-income families to Real Alternatives, an anti-choice organization.
California Bill Says Church Employer Can’t Fire Workers if They Use Birth Control
"While Trump and his cronies seek to grant broad licenses to discriminate, California is showing that we stand for reproductive freedom and economic justice for all."
Commentary
We Could Have Been a Match—Until He Called Me a ‘Baby Killer’
Dude said it was a joke after I shared my abortion advocacy job while online dating. I wasn't amused.
As Laws Target Minors’ Abortion Rights, These Groups Help Them Get Access
Abortion funds and youth nonprofits help young people navigate the legal system to get judicial approval for abortion, push repeal of parental notification laws, and support youth advocacy.
Analysis
The Government Made It Easier for Companies to Pay Women Unfairly—But These Google Employees Are Pushing Back
What the Google lawsuit highlights is that equal pay isn't as easy as just comparing male employees in the same job to female employees with the exact same experience in the exact same job.
Multimedia
Coming 9/21, #TeamLegal’s New Podcast: Boom! Lawyered
New podcast alert: Join #TeamLegal for Boom! Lawyered, an entertaining and helpful legal analysis pod for resistance-minded folks.
Investigations
Catholic Rules Forced This Doctor to Watch Her Patient Sicken—Now, She’s Speaking Out
“I teach all of my residents, I teach all of the medical students, this is not the standard of care."
How Hate Goes ‘Mainstream’: Gavin McInnes and the Proud Boys
McInnes' beliefs—already being echoed in President Donald Trump’s White House—are about to be elevated to what the Proud Boys founder says is an even greater platform. And that is cause for great concern.
Group Behind Planned Parenthood Attack Videos Raised $450,000 in 2015, But Donors Still Shadowy
The Center for Medical Progress fought all the way to the Supreme Court in late 2015 to try to avoid handing over information containing the identity of “supporters."
Progressive Approach to Child-Care Crisis Could Go Even Bigger
The plan is far better than what we have now. But there are some other options that could go further.
Culture & Conversation
‘I’ve Always Queered That Normative Space’: A Q&A With Rhea Butcher and Cameron Esposito
It’s easy for people to respond to others' coming out with “I don’t care who you love.” But how about moving toward “Great! I’m so glad!” as opposed to “I don’t care”?
‘It Gave Me Hope’: Reflections on the Cash Bail System From Black Women Bailed Out by National Coalition
The Black women Rewire spoke to who were bailed out by the National Bail Out Coalition found that having resources and love gave them the hope and strength to more effectively defend themselves and pursue justice for others in their positions.
What Happens When DACA Goes Away? Immigrant Youth Share Their Stories
In their own words, ten young adults share their experiences with being protected by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): what it has meant and where it has fallen short. "DACA may end, but our focus to protect our community will not," 19-year-old Samuel Cervantes told Rewire.
Was Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Lawless?
So many questions: Is the president's pardon power really that broad? Can one member of the executive branch pardon another who's accused of Bill of Rights violations?
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Editorial
‘Medicare for All’ Bill Could Be Single Greatest Advancement in Reproductive Health Care in a Century
The bill from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) would unapologetically cover comprehensive reproductive health care (yes, including abortion) for everyone in the United States.
This Week in Sex: Semen Can Carry Dozens of Viruses
And in other news, redheaded men may be singing the praises of a ginger pop musician, and one sexual position is most likely to fracture a penis.
RH Wire
- Analysis | Congress’s first formerly undocumented immigrant talks about Democrats’ deal to protect ‘dreamers’ Washington Post
- Republican women convene in Philadelphia, say no such thing as ‘women’s issues’ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Tennessee to reinstate work requirements for able-bodied food stamp recipients Tennessean
- Elisabeth Moss to follow Emmy win with abortion drama Call Jane AV Club
- From Pro-Choice To Pro-Choices HuffPost
- Justice Department yields but federal judge not ready to toss Arpaio conviction AZCentral
- Facebook Enabled Advertisers to Reach ‘Jew Haters ProPublica
- Meet The Woman Who Could Be Texas’ First Latina In Congress HuffPost
