Afghanistan has seen a stark reversal in progress in all sectors of their society after the Taliban took over in 2021. However, one of the most deeply impacted sectors has been women’s health. Before 2021, there had been 20 years of growth in the health sector. Maternal mortality had decreased from 1,345 deaths/100,000 live births […]
Abortion Data Remains Stable Despite Nationwide Bans
In the past year, we have seen many states take advanced legislative action to ban abortions across the country. Fortunately, access has remained relatively stable in states that have not yet implemented increased restrictions. In 2024, approximately 1,038,100 abortions were provided nationwide, an increase of less than 1% from 2023, according to the Guttmacher Institute. […]
Afghan Women Continue to Bear the Brunt of Trump Administration Aid Cuts
The Trump administration’s sweeping rollback of U.S. foreign aid is sending shockwaves across global humanitarian sectors, however, the consequences are more devastating than ever in Afghanistan, where women already battling Taliban oppression are now being cut off from their last lifelines to education and survival. Last week, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) abruptly […]
Liberation Day for Whom? How Trump’s Tariffs Hit Women Hardest
As the Trump administration pushes forward with a sweeping new round of tariffs, economists are warning that the real cost may be felt disproportionately by one group: American women. Dubbed the “Liberation Day” tariffs by the President, the policy includes a universal 10 % tax on the majority of imported goods and then further tariffs. […]
Revoking T.P.S. for Afghan Allies Leaves Them in Jeopardy Once More
The Trump administration announced on Friday that Temporary Protected Status (T.P.S.) for Afghan allies in the United States is being canceled, stating that “Afghanistan no longer meets the statutory requirements for its T.P.S. designation.” As a result, over 14,000 Afghans now face the risk of deportation in May and June. Afghans were first protected under […]
Dear Department of Labor: Don’t Cut the Women’s Bureau!
On April 14, the Feminist Majority Foundation signed onto a letter led by the National Partnership for Women and Families and the Democratic Women’s Caucus, which emphasized the importance of the Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau. Organizations that signed the letter also asked Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer not to close the agency or reduce its […]
Building Feminist Power: Inside the 2025 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference
Students pose in the photo booth at NYFLC (Amelia Crawford) Armed with the determination to shape their future, over 300 young feminists from across the country gathered at the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference to raise their voices, build power, and fuel a movement. The National Young Feminist Leadership Conference (NYFLC), hosted by the Feminist […]
Planned Parenthood Allies Rally at the Supreme Court
“If we haven’t won, we’re not done!” For over five hours on April 2, allies and advocates for Planned Parenthood and reproductive justice gathered outside the Supreme Court from across the country, echoing various chants and hearing from an impressive array of speakers. This demonstration intentionally coincided with oral arguments in the Medina v. Planned […]
Deported Without Warning: How Dr. Rasha Alawieh’s Case Signals a Dangerous Shift in Immigration Policy
The recent deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a distinguished kidney transplant specialist and assistant professor at Brown University, has ignited a storm of controversy, highlighting the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on immigration and its apparent disregard for judicial authority. Dr. Alawieh, a Lebanese national holding a valid H-1B visa, was expelled from the United States […]
Countries Must Stop Accepting Taliban Diplomats and Prioritize Women’s Human Rights
Since returning to power, the Taliban has tried to consolidate their power by taking control of foreign embassies and consulates. According to AP News, The Taliban has said that they “no longer recognize Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions set up by the former, Western-backed government and that they will not honor passports, visas and other documents issued […]
Deportation Without Due Process: The Trump Administration’s Latest Tactic
We are now witnessing the full effects of the Trump administration’s anti-immigration and mass deportation policies. Following the 2016 initiative to enhance border security with a wall, the administration has shifted its focus to those residing within the country. These policies have affected a broad range of individuals, including legal immigrants, visa holders, students, and […]
A New School Year Begins in Afghanistan, But Not for Afghan Girls
The start of Spring marks a new school year in Afghanistan, but for millions of Afghan girls, the doors to education remain firmly shut. For the fourth consecutive year, the Taliban has upheld its ban on secondary and higher education for girls, a policy that UNESCO estimates has affected at least 1.5 million Afghan girls […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education: Here’s What’s at Stake
The Trump administration’s latest target is the U.S. Department of Education. Through a new executive order, the administration has taken the first formal steps toward dismantling the agency entirely, a long-standing goal of the American far right. On paper, this is about “reducing federal overreach.” In reality, it’s about stripping away the federal government’s role in […]
The Institute of Peace vs. the Trump Administration: An Overreach of Executive Power
On Monday, March 17, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) Headquarters building, resulting in a standoff between USIP, DOGE, and law enforcement. Following these events, USIP has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, DOGE, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and USAID Administrator Kenneth Jackson. “Attacks […]
The Trump Administration and the Courts: A Review of Judicial Decisions since Inauguration Day
States, organizations, and individuals have filed over 100 lawsuits challenging President Trump’s early actions. While many cases remain unresolved, most court rulings so far have found his administration’s actions to be unlawful. From transgender rights to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Supreme Court and federal courts have repeatedly intervened to push back against the […]
Texas Midwife’s Arrest Marks a Chilling Escalation in the War on Abortion Rights
In a move that underscores the alarming consequences of Texas’ near-total abortion ban, state Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the arrest of Maria Margarita Rojas, a midwife accused of providing illegal abortion services. The charges of illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license could lead to decades behind bars for […]
U.N. Commission on the Status of Women Hosts Event to End Child Marriage
Panelists at the UN CSW event On March 19, the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women hosted a side event called “No Child Left a Bride: Successes & Setbacks in the Global Effort to End Child Marriage” in collaboration with Unchained at Last, an organization dedicated to ending child […]
60 Universities Under Investigation by Trump Administration for Antisemitism
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights sent a letter to sixty higher education institutions on Monday warning them of “potential enforcement actions” if they don’t comply with actions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The Civil Rights Act of 1963 prohibits any institution receiving federal funds from discriminating based on race, […]
Decline in Civil Liberties Gets U.S. Added to Global Watchlist
CIVICUS, an international non-profit organization focused on civil rights and citizen action, added the United States to its Monitor Watchlist on March 9 in response to the Trump Administration’s threats to civic freedoms. This indicates that the non-profit has detected a rapid decline in liberties such as the freedom to assemble, freedom to associate, and […]
Late-Term Pregnancy Loss Surges in the South Amid Medicaid Cut Proposals
The maternal health crisis in the United States is only getting worse—especially in the South. Despite advances in prenatal care, the region continues to face disproportionately high rates of fetal mortality, poor maternal health outcomes, and dwindling access to care. Now, as Congress debates deep cuts to Medicaid, a new analysis of the Center for […]
