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Massachusetts Gov. Signs Measure for FREE Birth Control and Prenatal Vitamins

Massachusetts residents enrolled in MassHealth will now receive free birth control and prenatal vitamins. This new initiative, launched by Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, is part of the administration’s commitment to better reproductive...

Supreme Court Takes Up Case That Could Revive Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Youth

The Supreme Court announced it will hear a case challenging a law that forbids mental health professionals from practicing conversion therapy. In 2019, Colorado banned this widely discredited practice to protect LGBTQ+ youth from its harms. However, Chiles v. Salazar,...

New Vending Machine Brings Free Condoms to Campus

The Community College of Philadelphia has taken a new approach to promoting sexual health and well-being amongst its students—a vending machine. Dubbed The Health Jawn, this latest addition to campus dispenses condoms, pregnancy tests, and even menstrual products,...

Michigan Passes New Law Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control

Pharmacists in Michigan will be allowed to prescribe hormonal birth control. The Great Lakes State will join 29 other states—including Wisconsin, Illinois—and The District of Columbia in modernizing contraceptive access. Under the new legislation, residents can obtain...

Trump DOJ Limits Protections for Abortion Clinics

Just days after pardoning 23 anti-abortion protesters, the Trump administration has instructed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to limit enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. Chad Mizelle, chief of staff to the US Attorney General, stated...

Gay Conservatives Organize Trump UNITY Rally in North Carolina

Members of the Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) hosted a Trump UNITY rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 24th. The event was held in a ballroom and included approximately 100 attendees, the majority of whom were straight allies. Despite the noticeable absence of...

VP Harris, Beyoncé, and Rowland Unite for Women’s Rights at Texas Campaign Rally

In an unexpected move, Vice President Kamala Harris held a star-studded campaign rally on October 25, 2024, in Texas, a reliably red state. After a high-energy introduction from Houston natives Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé, the VP walked center stage as Beyoncé's song...

Maryland Becomes a Sanctuary State for Trans Healthcare

On October 1, 2024, Maryland joined 14 other states and Washington D.C. by ensuring legal protection for transgendered persons to access gender-affirming care (GAC). Maryland’s decision marks a stark contrast amid a growing wave of restrictions on transgender...

Biden Administration Proposes Rule Mandating Free Over-the-Counter Birth Control

The Biden administration proposed a new federal rule to make over-the-counter birth control more accessible. If approved, these regulations would require private insurance to cover the costs of over-the-counter contraceptives. Currently, under the Affordable Care Act...

Know Your Period Act Brings Menstrual Health to Classrooms Across California

Thanks to the Know Your Period Act, middle and high school children in California will learn about menstrual cycles in their classrooms. Governor Newsome approved the act in late September 2024, making California one of the first states to mandate menstruation...

Baylor University Becomes Leading Facility for Pioneering Uterus Transplants

For many women in the U.S., getting pregnant can be challenging for several reasons. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis often undergo hormone therapy or surgery to improve their chances of conceiving. Others, facing unexplained infertility or...