NEWS: Abortion pill access under fire: lawsuits and regulatory battles to watch in 2026
The increased use of abortion medication following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade fueled a new wave of legal battles involving the regulation of Mifepristone.
The Trump Administration is Weaponizing the EEOC to Attack Civil Rights
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is abandoning its core mission under the Trump Administration.
NEWS: Despite possible agreement on ACA subsidies, abortion lurks as hurdle
The Senate failed to pass the Democrats’ multi-year clean extension of the health insurance subsidies or Republicans’ alternative plan that would have funneled money into health savings accounts and imposed new national restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care.
What the State of Play Instagram Lives Taught Us About the Rise of State Momnibus Legislation
As states carry maternal health forward amid federal uncertainty, advocates from Virginia, Delaware, Kentucky, and Michigan share what it takes to pass and protect state Momnibus legislation grounded in community needs in NPWF’s two-part Instagram Live series. Energized conversations like these underscore not only why this work matters, but the urgency for states to advance the legislation families deserve without delay.
The economy sheds 35,000 jobs for women as Black women’s unemployment remains high | Jobs Day December 2025
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released vital economic data for the month of November. The numbers show a continuation of the trend we’ve seen throughout the year – dramatically slow job growth beginning to turn into losses, particularly in industries...
NEWS: Florida, Texas again sue FDA over abortion pill approvals
On Tuesday, Florida and Texas filed a complaint against the Food and Drug Administration for acting unlawfully when it approved, then eased safety restrictions on, mifepristone.
NEWS: Judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood in 22 States
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing in 22 states a provision of Donald Trump’s signature tax and domestic policy bill that would deprive Planned Parenthood and local affiliates that perform abortions of Medicaid funding.
NEWS: Dobbs has triggered widespread discrimination in non-reproductive healthcare
Physicians for Reproductive Health issued a groundbreaking research brief, “Cascading Harms: How Abortion Bans Lead to Discriminatory Care Across Medical Specialties.”
The economy lurches towards disaster as Black women’s unemployment skyrockets | Jobs Day November 2025
Chaotic economic policies have dramatically slowed the economy – and additional damage looms.
Why We All Need Paid Sick Leave (Yes, Really, All of Us)
At some point, everyone gets sick – but no one chooses to get sick. And no one should have to decide between recovering or caring for their loved ones and being able to make ends meet. But as of 2024, nearly 27 million workers lacked paid sick days through their employer.
NEWS: Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
Senate Republicans say they’re open to extending a pot of Affordable Care Act funds that will expire at the end of the year – but only if Democrats acquiesce to stricter abortion restrictions on insurance plans.
NEWS: What Tuesday’s elections mean for the future of abortion rights
Now, Democrats’ commanding victories in the 2025 elections have breathed new life into the [abortion rights] fight.
