The Supreme Court’s last term supported extremist ideology over evidence and expertise, and personal interests over the health, wellbeing and safety of others.
Medicaid Matters for You
Medicaid gives people access to essential health care and supports when they need it most, but enormous Republican-proposed cuts would jeopardize the health of over 70 million people, including children, pregnant people, older adults, people with disabilities and people with low incomes. As we look ahead to the 60th anniversary of the Social Security Amendments on July 30, 2025, more commonly known as the Medicare and Medicaid Act, we reflect on the importance of this program to people nationwide.
The Administration Has Weaponized Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the Detriment of Black Moms
The current attacks on DEI are a setback to improving Black maternal health; however, Black maternal health must remain central in all efforts to improve U.S. maternal health and be a named priority within our legislative agendas.
Pronatalism on Trial: Analyzing the Amended Complaint in the Lawsuit Against Mifepristone
This blog post explains new pronatalist arguments in the lawsuit filed by three states that challenges the FDA approval of mifepristone.
ThxBirthControl: Shout Out to Our IUDs
Recently on Tik Tok, a growing number of mostly women have gone viral for documenting their Intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure. In many of these videos, the person getting the IUD shares their experience on the exam table screaming and crying, subsequently...
Abortion Exceptionalism: How the New Louisiana Law Classifying Medication Abortion as a “Controlled Substance” Compromises Health Care
Abortion exceptionalism is the singling out of abortion care for special treatment or regulation. Although Roe originally established abortion as a fundamental right, abortion has been severely restricted and stigmatized by government policy including Louisiana’s recent scheduling of medication abortion pills.
