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LeBron James’ Nonprofit to Focus on Women’s Rights; Led by WNBA’s Nneka Ogwumike
Mike Chiari August 13, 2024 The More Than a Vote nonprofit organization founded by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is undergoing a significant change ahead of the 2024 United States presidential election with Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm taking on the lead role. According to Tania Ganguli of the New York Times, More Than a Vote…
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Tim Walz is a new kind of reproductive rights messenger
By Jeongyoon Han Published August 27, 2024 at 9:24 AM CDT Advocates for reproductive rights have a new champion: Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee. The Minnesota governor cemented that role for himself when, on Night 3 of the DNC, he highlighted his work on reproductive rights — and how the issue is personal for him. Walz, a…
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Dems discuss the future of Women’s Reproductive Rights
Voters are energized over the fight for women’s reproductive rights By Rhyan Henson Published: Aug. 22, 2024 at 3:07 PM CDT WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Women’s reproductive rights are on the ballot in 2024 and a hot conversation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Republicans and Democrats are using the issue to energize voters to hit…
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Maternal health care expansion signed into law
By Alison Kuznitz PUBLISHED: August 24, 2024 at 1:39 p.m. BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed omnibus maternal health legislation Friday that will enable pregnant and postpartum individuals to gain access to expanded care options. The legislation creates a pathway for certified professional midwives and lactation consultants to be licensed in Massachusetts, in addition to easing regulatory…
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AG Campbell Celebrates Creation Of New Environmental Justice Trust To Support Disadvantaged Communities Across Massachusetts
Money from State Court Settlements and Judgments will Provide Economic, Environmental, and Health Benefits to Disadvantaged Communities 8/14/2024 Office of the Attorney General BOSTON — Today, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell celebrated a new Environmental Justice Trust, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey. The Trust, proposed by AG Campbell, Representative Brandy Fluker-Oakley, and Senator Adam…
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People Caught Up by Criminal Legal System Face More Obstacles to Abortion Access
A new report details the unique precarity of seeking abortions while under carceral confinement. By Tamar Sarai Published August 25, 2024 Since its founding in 2003, the legal services and advocacy organization If/When/How has been working to fight back against state intervention in people’s reproductive lives. In addition to training lawyers, working with law students, and maintaining a…
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Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services
The students saw the move as part of a political environment that has become increasingly hostile against LGBTQ+ people in Texas. By Dante Motley Aug. 21, 20245 AM Central For mental health support for LGBTQ youth, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. For trans peer support, call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. You can also reach…
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Europe offers clues for solving America’s maternal mortality crisis
By LAURA UNGAR Updated 10:10 AM CDT, August 22, 2024 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Midwife Jennie Joseph touched Husna Mixon’s pregnant belly, turned to the 7-year-old boy in the room with them and asked: “Want to help me check the baby?” With his small hand on hers, Joseph used a fetal monitor to find a heartbeat.…
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Black women’s groups fight bias in health care
Suzanne Potter Monday, August 19, 2024 A bill headed to the State Senate floor this week would require California to start tracking discrimination in health care. Assembly Bill 3161 asks the state Department of Public Health to collect self-reported patient demographics from complaints at hospitals and long-term care facilities. Shaleta Smith, a patient from Corona, said…
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