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A legal battle in Texas threatens to dismantle the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act—putting the rights of pregnant and postpartum workers, and the integrity of congressional lawmaking, on the line. From our collaboration with A Better Balance:

As of today, 7 million people have been denied access to contraceptive care because of the Trump administration’s #ForeignAid shutdown. The consequences are devastating. Without this essential care, 34,000 more women and girls could die from pregnancy complications, in just one year. 📢 Read our new op-ed for Ms. Magazine, where we explain more and call on policymakers to act: https://gu.tt/4kEn9Wo #USAID #ProtectForeignAid #ReproRights

Bipartisan, pro-family and boldly feminist, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act codifies crucial protections for workers with pregnancy-related limitations and ensures they are treated with dignity and fairness. Explore our collaboration with A Better Balance—featuring essays, videos, and more:

The first 100 days of a new presidential administration serve as a critical window into its policy priorities and impact. On April 7, at 12 p.m., join us virtually for "100 Days of Trump: Protecting and Preserving Health and the Rule of Law in Times of Turmoil," hosted and organized by the O'Neill Institute, Ms. Magazine, Feminist Majority Foundation, and the American Constitution Society. This event will feature leading experts discussing the evolving landscape of U.S. health policy and the rule of law under the Trump administration. Hear from Professor Timothy Caulfield, Moira Donegan, Lawrence Gostin, Regina Mahone, Skye Perryman (she/her), Mark Joseph Stern, and moderator Professor Michele Goodwin. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eQcVJQ2J

"Once again, programs that make a profound difference in the lives of women and their families were sacrificed in a high stakes political game, played by people who won’t experience any the real-world impacts."

This week’s #WeekendReading highlights significant developments in women’s representation globally and nationally. 🌍 Women’s rights face global setbacks. 🏛️ Adrienne Adams launches NYC mayoral campaign. 📜 The SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of women voters. 📰 Ruth Marcus resigns from The Washington Post over editorial censorship. 🌱 International IDEA promotes gender and minority inclusion in politics. Read more on Ms. Magazine https://lnkd.in/eCg8Vqtw

Women’s voices matter—now more than ever. From politics and rights to media freedom, feminist reporting is critical. Join Women’s Media Group and Ms. Magazine for a powerful discussion on the challenges facing democracy, the press, and how women’s media can drive change. 📅 March 25, 2025 | ⏰ 12:30 PM - 2 PM 💰 $65 Members | $75 Non-Members Register: https://lnkd.in/eKTW939b #FeministJournalism #WomenInMedia #MsMagazine #WomensMediaGroup

“When I care for people who need abortions, love is all I feel,” said Dr. Jamila Perritt, an OB-GYN and president and CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health. 

John Mullin’s Spending Spotlight is helping consumers redirect their dollars away from companies funding attacks on reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights and democracy itself—because our spending choices have power.

USAID’s budget has always been small—recently, in 2023, making up a roughly U.S. $50 billion drop in the $6 trillion ocean of the federal budget. But USAID’s projects have had an outsized effect on the world.