NEWS: FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill
by Repro Health Watch | Jun 11, 2026 | Repro Health Watch
The Food and Drug Administration is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Sojourner’s Truth
by Jocelyn Frye | Jun 10, 2026 | Other
Sojourner Truth’s life defied expectations. She was born into slavery in the North and later won her freedom, becoming an acclaimed speaker, preacher, and activist. In her speech to the Women’s Convention, she challenged the audience to see her for who she really was.
Women Hate It Here | Jobs Day June 2026
by Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Areeba Haider | Jun 5, 2026 | Fair Pay
Amidst a boom in low-wage jobs and rising inflation, women’s ratings of the government’s economic policies have hit an all-time low.
NEWS: Senators clash over trans youth care
by Repro Health Watch | Jun 4, 2026 | Repro Health Watch
A Senate hearing on gender-affirming care for minors on Wednesday became a fight over who gets to make decisions for transgender children, whether politicians should override doctors and parents, and whether the Trump administration’s escalating campaign against gender-affirming care is rooted in concern for children or hostility toward transgender people.
How the Trump Administration is Letting Your Boss Steal From You
by Sharita Gruberg | Jun 2, 2026 | Fair Pay
The Trump administration has stopped enforcing many protections for workers and how that is costing workers money.
NEWS: The Trump administration isn’t just ignoring violence against abortion clinics — it wants to fund it
by Repro Health Watch | May 28, 2026 | Repro Health Watch
In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration may be about to start writing checks to fund violent anti-abortion extremists.
86% Preventable: What Business Leaders Can Do About the Maternal Health Crisis
by Jesse Matton | May 27, 2026 | Maternal Health
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations – and 86% of these deaths are preventable. Cross-sector leaders gathered to discuss what employers can do now to address the maternal health crisis.
Reproductive Sovereignty in the Pacific Islands
by Jamie Floyd | May 21, 2026 | Reproductive Rights
Roe v. Wade was never enough for Pacific Islanders because there was often no abortion access to begin with. Pacific Islanders deserve self-determination over their reproductive health, lands, and existence.
Paid Leave Isn’t the Problem, the Disinformation Campaign Is.
by Jesse Matton, Michelle Feit | May 21, 2026 | Paid Leave
Stories about paid leave going wrong are having a moment. Workers allegedly taking vacations while on leave. Warnings about fraud. Claims that programs are being “gamed” or crushing employers. It’s a compelling narrative. It’s also a familiar one. And honestly? It doesn’t hold up.
NEWS: The Supreme Court just hit pause on an abortion pill showdown
by Repro Health Watch | May 21, 2026 | Repro Health Watch
The Supreme Court has rejected a federal appeals court’s attempt to end telemedicine and mail-order abortions, hitting pause on a fast-moving case that threatened to decimate access to abortion pills nationwide.
Families Can’t Afford to Go Without Paid Leave
by Tori Coan | May 20, 2026 | Paid Leave
We all need time to care, but the rising costs of essentials mean that taking time away from work is out of reach for too many workers. For millions of Americans, paid family leave means being able to afford the basics – including time to care.
Erasing the Evidence: How Attacks on Federal Data and Research Harm the Disability Community
by Taryn Williams | May 19, 2026 | Other
What the federal government chooses to measure directly shapes policymaking. Changes to how disability is measured across federal surveys can affect everything from workforce participation estimates to assessments of healthcare access and outcomes.

