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The Women Intertwined in Venezuela’s Fate
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (639+ words) On January 3, 2026, a military operation carried out by U.S. armed forces in the capital of Venezuela resulted in the capture of Cilia Flores and her husband, President Nicol's Maduro. This has led to an ongoing state of emergency and authoritarian measures,…...
A “Trojan Horse” That Wasn’t: Senate Hearing Shows Afghans Are Among the Most Thoroughly Vetted
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (400+ words) The hearing followed the November 26 shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., carried out by an Afghan national who entered the United States through Operation Allies Welcome, a parole program launched after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The discussion made…...
What is the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act Missing?
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (420+ words) In December 2025, H.R.6359, the Pregnant Students" Rights Act, was introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2) and then referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. On the surface, the bill is intended to require higher education institutions to provide information…...
Elon Musk's Grok AI and the Rise of Nonconsensual Sexual Abuse
1+ week, 1+ day ago (254+ words) Elon Musk's Grok AI is being used to create nonconsensual explicit photos and videos of women and children. These range from photos of people in revealing garments to extremely graphic and violent pornographic material." Grok AI is "an AI assistant…...
Wyoming Court Delivers Major Victory for Abortion Access
1+ week, 6+ day ago (509+ words) As of January 6, abortion remains legal in Wyoming after the Wyoming Supreme Court struck down two state laws aimed at banning abortion in State v. Johnson. One of the overturned laws sought to ban abortion except to save a pregnant woman's…...
Black Maternal Health Crisis Continues to Plague the United States
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (927+ words) On Friday, January 2, 2026, Dr. Janelle Green Smith died from complications during the birth of her first child in South Carolina. Dr. Green Smith was a Black midwife, an esteemed Doctor of Nursing Practice, and an advocate for maternal health and…...
No Relief in Sight: Afghan Women and Girls Face Another Year Under Taliban Rule
2+ week, 2+ day ago (997+ words) As 2026 begins, it has been over 1,500 days since the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan and the Taliban's brutal regime returned to power. In that time, the Taliban has not moderated its rule, reversed draconian policies, or softened its…...
What Australia’s New Social Media Ban May Mean for Young Women
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (595+ words) Australia has banned social media accounts for young people under 16. This follows a larger government effort to protect minors, especially young women, from potential harms linked to social media, such as body-image issues, mental health challenges, and sexual exploitation. Australia…...
Following Tragic D.C. Shooting, Afghan Allies Face a New Wave of Enforcement and Fear
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) Instead of addressing the mental health and resettlement failures that shaped his decline, the Trump administration moved within days to impose sweeping immigration restrictions on the entire Afghan community. Asylum requests were halted, visa processing was frozen, and the administration…...
A Birth Control Battle: Survivors Take Pfizer to Court Over Depo-Provera
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (493+ words) A lawsuit has been filed against Pfizer relating to Depo-Provera, formally known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, a progesterone-based birth control injection you receive once every three months. The lead plaintiff, Robin Phillip, who used the shot for nearly 30 years, is…...