Politics
A Bunch of Hopeful Things Tim Walz Has Said or Done in Support of Reproductive Rights
He’s gone to bat for IVF, abortion, paid family leave, and more.
By Erica Sloan
3 Major Abortion Pill Myths to Be Aware of Right Now
The Supreme Court is hearing a case about mifepristone, and there’s a lot of junk science floating around.
By Korin Miller
John Fetterman Opens Up About His Hospitalization and Mental Health
“Address your depression. I was skeptical it would make anything better, but it did.”
By Maggie O'Neill
40 Athletes Just Signed a Letter Opposing a Federal Anti-Trans Sports Ban
“Every child deserves to...participate in the sport that they love.”
By Maggie O'Neill
‘Devastated and Angered’: Pediatricians Are Fed Up With the Gun Violence Crisis Killing Our Kids
They say it’s past time to pass gun control laws to prevent tragedies like the Nashville shooting.
By Maggie O'Neill
Florida Republicans Are Trying to Ban Kids From Talking About Their Periods at School
Experts say that the bill would cause serious psychological harm to young people.
By Maggie O'Neill
A Relentless Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Is Threatening Trans People’s Right to Exist
These bills are unfounded, discriminatory bullshit.
By Nico Lang
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Yet Another Study Shows That Trans and Nonbinary Teens Benefit From Gender-Affirming Care
Policies aimed at banning hormones are at odds with basic human rights and science.
By Maggie O'Neill
Culture
The Problem With Saying ‘I Feel Fat’
Fatness isn't a feeling. It’s about whether the world is built for your body.
By Amanda Martinez Beck
Just Some Truly Concerning Things Dr. Oz Has Said About Health and Medicine Over the Years
Why…did anyone ever call him “America’s Doctor”?
By Maggie O'Neill
5 Things to Do If You’re Already Way Too Stressed About the Midterms
For everyone who knows “just unplug” isn’t practical advice.
By Maggie O'Neill
Self-Care Isn’t Enough—We Need Political Action
Our health and well-being is dependent on systemic change and robust systems of support.
By Rachel Wilkerson Miller
If You Care About Abortion Rights, You Should Vote in the Midterms
You can have an impact at every level of government.
By Kathleen Walsh
Culture
AOC: ‘So Many People in This Country Hate Women’
The congresswoman opened up about misogyny and sexual assault in a new interview.
By Maggie O'Neill
The Extraordinary Abortion Care I Received Should Be Ordinary
A doctor calls for reproductive justice for all.
By Domi Le, MD
Here’s Where You Can Donate to Help Ukraine
The situation is dire. Here's how to help.
By Grant Rindner
Colin Powell, Former Secretary of State, Died Due to COVID-19 Complications
He also had cancer.
By Sarah Jacoby
California Is the First State to Make ‘Stealthing’ During Sex Illegal
Here's what that means.
By Sarah Jacoby
Cori Bush and Other Congresswomen Shared Their Abortion Stories in an Official Testimony
“We have nothing to be ashamed of.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
Governor Abbott Signed Yet Another Restrictive Texas Abortion Ban Into Law
This one specifically targets medication abortion.
By Sarah Jacoby
What You Need to Know About Biden's New Sweeping Vaccine Mandate
It's the kind of action experts have been waiting for.
By Sarah Jacoby