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Jennifer Gerson
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For Rissi Palmer, country music is a form of Black resistance
The “Color Me Country” host says the genre has historically been for — and by — everyone, including people of color.
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Senators ask mifepristone manufacturer to list miscarriage as a use for abortion pill
Patients who are miscarrying face so much ‘chaos and fear’ as states tighten abortion restrictions, Sen. Mazie Hirono said in urging Danco Laboratories to petition the FDA for the change
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Canceled high school play raises concerns over ripple effects of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law
A viral TikTok video explaining the cancellation of 'Indecent' landed the Jacksonville school and its students in the middle of a conversation about censorship.
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Olivia Dunne's rise to fame is fueling the earning power of college athletes — but who is keeping her safe?
The LSU gymnast’s platform as an influencer shows how the NCAA’s name, image and likeness policies can benefit women athletes — while also leaving them vulnerable to the dark side of online fandom.
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Planned Parenthood asks judge to rule in Texas Medicaid fraud suit
Some conservative attorneys general are taking action against abortion providers in a climate that experts describe as “more hostile” since the Supreme Court left the legality of abortion up to the states.
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Amna Nawaz is stepping into history at PBS, and she hopes to make room for others like her
The NewsHour journalist talked about being the first Muslim Pakistani-American to occupy the anchor seat, and how her identity and parenthood shaped her career.
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For Weinstein survivors, mixed verdict brings complicated feelings and hope for accountability
While the outcome of the verdict left some women with the feeling that justice was served, others were angry and worried about the future of #MeToo.
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Megan Thee Stallion and the Catch-22 for Black women who seek justice
Since accusing Tory Lanez of shooting her, Megan Thee Stallion has been hit with criticism and abuse. Many Black women have backed her because the disbelief and lack of care are familiar.
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'Love Is Blind,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and more: How abortion's portrayal on TV is changing
A researcher found more plotlines around and more mentions of abortion on TV this year — though wealthy White characters are still overrepresented.
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'It’s your job to be you': American Girl book promotes inclusion but faces right-wing backlash
The attacks on a body image book speak to the heightened state of anti-LGBTQ+ hate and the unique cultural position that the American Girl brand holds.