The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating several significant cases that could reshape aspects of American law and society. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 on two cases including FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments, LLC regulating flavored vapes, and TikTok Inc. v. Garland on banning TikTok for national security. As the […]
Forced Birth After Death: The Cruel Reality of Georgia’s Abortion Law
In Georgia, 30-year-old nurse and mother, Adriana Smith, has become the latest victim of extremist abortion laws that dehumanize women under the guise of protecting life. After suffering a massive brain hemorrhage while nine weeks pregnant, Smith was declared brain-dead in February. But due to Georgia’s restrictive six-week abortion ban, she has remained on life […]
NAF 2024 Violence & Disruption Report and What it Means for Women in the U.S.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade three years ago has had far-reaching consequences beyond restricting access to abortion. As outlined in a report by the National Abortion Federation (NAF), there has been a drastic increase in violence against abortion providers, including but not limited to arson, burglaries, and death threats. Since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s […]
Feminist Majority Foundation Opposes D.C. Private School Voucher Program Funding
The Feminist Majority Foundation has signed on to a letter authored by the National Coalition for Public Education (NCPE), opposing continued funding for and reauthorization of the District of Columbia private school voucher program in the FY 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill. The NCPE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening public […]
In Memoriam: Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Tireless Champion for Women’s Equality
Congresswoman Nita Lowey, a trailblazing advocate for gender equality and one of the most influential women to ever serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, passed away March 15, 2025. She was 87. Serving New York’s 17th Congressional District from 1989 to 2021, Lowey’s legacy is defined by her unwavering commitment to women’s rights, reproductive […]
New Data Shows the Growing Political Divide Between Gen Z Men and Women
A growing gender divide among Gen Z is reshaping the political landscape, with young men and women increasingly split on everything from Trump to TikTok. An NBC News Stay Tuned poll, powered by SurveyMonkey, shows that debates over President Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, immigration, and the state of the country have created the most division […]
The Growing Threat to Nonprofits Under the Trump Administration
As the Trump administration continues to undermine the internal agencies of our government under the pretext of “government efficiency,” it has now turned its attention to non-governmental organizations, particularly nonprofits advocating for causes that challenge the beliefs of the conservative elite. Political experts express concern that this marks a dangerous descent toward the erosion of […]
Cuts to Women’s Health Initiative Jeopardize Lifesaving Research
On April 21, Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) investigators were informed that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will terminate WHI Regional Center (RC) contracts at the end of the current fiscal year, in September 2025. The Women’s Health Initiative is a landmark long-term national health study, launched by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood […]
Manufactured Motherhood: Trump’s Pronatalism Agenda and the Erosion of Reproductive Rights
As the Trump administration moves into its second term, a new cultural agenda has emerged: one focused on reversing the country’s declining birthrate through a series of pronatalist policies. Behind the scenes, the White House has been entertaining proposals ranging from cash “baby bonuses” to government-funded fertility education programs. Though framed as efforts to support […]
United Kingdom Ruling Highlights Global Rollback of Trans Rights
The highest court of the United Kingdom ruled that the legal definition of “woman” in the country’s equality laws refers only to biological sex, not gender identity, excluding trans women. The verdict has sparked intense debate across the UK and beyond, with gender-critical campaigners celebrating the decision while LGBTQ+ rights groups express deep concern. At […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
