Mallory Johns
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@rewirenewsgroup.com
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Natasha Roy
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hey sorry i'm late i was at the lesbian utopia in kansas city missouri
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How a Group of Lesbians Created 'Womontown,' a Queer Utopia in Missouri
āThe idea of this successful, grassroots, genuine community of women is very appealing to young people looking for connection,ā archivist Stuart Hinds said.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/06/29/lesbian-pride-neighborhood-kansas-city-womontown/
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6 days ago
If Roe was never enough, why did it become everything? I handed that question to
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āJD, MPH, former FDAāand she had thoughts. New episode of B*tch, Listen drops Thursday. On YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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11 days ago
New from reporter Sarah Goh:
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This Insurance Loophole Can Make IVF More Expensive for Queer Couples
Many insurance plans only cover IVF if there is an infertility diagnosis. This rule often leaves out LGBTQ+ couples and makes the process more expensive.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/06/18/lgbtq-ivf-insurance-coverage-cost-disparities/
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Hallie Lieberman
12 days ago
Rewire News is looking for pitches! I love writing for them. If you write about reproductive health and sex or pop culture, you should pitch them! They publish stories on topics many other outlets aren't interested in!
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Catesby Holmes
13 days ago
Oh, and we are growing our podcast network! Our team is fielding ideas for compelling audio & visual storytelling about reproductive justiceāwhether itās about the decision to have kids (or not), climate, disability, faith, family, or any other aspect of culture, law, race, and bodily autonomy
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Catesby Holmes
13 days ago
NEW: The human costs of reproductive injustice are well documented--now the economic costs are becoming clear. By kicking women out of the workforce, abortion bans are hurting the U.S. economy to the tune of $140 billion.
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Abortion Bans, Restrictions Could Cost U.S. Economy $140 Billion: New Report
Because when people canāt choose when or if to have kids, their paychecks and job options tend to stagnate, dwindle, and disappear.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/06/16/abortion-bans-economic-toll/
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Natasha Roy
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šØ
@rewirenewsgroup.com
is once again taking pitches!! Iām specifically looking for stories on pop culture x RJ, medication abortion access, and community-driven repro + LGBTQ+ initiatives!!
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Rewire News Group
14 days ago
We need your help to reach our June fundraising goal! If you want to support our essential reporting on sex, gender, and reproductive justice, chip in anything you can here:
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Catesby Holmes
18 days ago
šØCool journalism job alert!šØ Rewire News Group is hiring an audience and marketing specialist to support our newsroom in reaching readers on social media and beyond. Writing and video skills a must!
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Evette Dionne (Mostly on Threads)
25 days ago
A devastating read from
@rewirenewsgroup.com
and
@theconversation.com
about gun loopholes increasing the likelihood of Black women dying from fatal intimate-partner violence.
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For Black Women in Abusive Relationships, GunāControl Loopholes Can Engender Deadly Disparities
Analysis: Guns are what make violent partners so dangerous. And in the U.S., Black women get less protection from laws meant to keep firearms out of abusers' hands.
http://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/06/04/for-black-women-in-abusive-relationships-gun-control-loopholes-can-engender-deadly-disparities/
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Catesby Holmes
24 days ago
Eagle-eyed editor
@natasharoy.bsky.social
snagged this breaking news for today's Repro Roundup: The FDA is beginning its "safety review" of abortion drug mifepristone--a win for anti-abortion activists who are unhappy with telehealth abortion care & want more restrictions on prescribing the pill.
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FDA Begins 'Safety Review' of Abortion Drug MifepristoneāReports
Plus, trans kids in New York sue to protect their health records from DOJ probe and Nevada minors can get an abortion without parental consent or a court orderāfor now.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/06/05/fda-begins-safety-review-of-abortion-drug-mifepristone-reports/
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Imani Gandy
27 days ago
The New York Timesāduring Prideāpublished an essay about the joys of being heterosexual. So in the spirit of not doing that, here's my conversation with
@chescaleigh.bsky.social
about coming out late, finding your queer self on your own timeline, and why it's never too late to be gay.
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Itās Never Too Late To Be Gay, Featuring Franchesca Ramsey
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on this list! š (Thanks for the love
@bedsider.bsky.social
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@powertodecide.bsky.social
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5 repro news sites we love (and trust)
Because honestly? The reproductive health news cycle is giving chaos, confusion, and whiplash lately. Between bans, cour
https://www.bedsider.org/features/3049-5-repro-news-sites-we-love-and-trust
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Catesby Holmes
about 2 months ago
BREAKING: The abortion pill mifepristone remains widely available nationwide after the Supreme Court today stayed a lower court order that had blocked remote prescription and dispensing of the drug. A lawsuit over mifepristone access filed by Louisiana will now continue in the courts.
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SCOTUS Blocks Lower-Court Restriction on Abortion Pill Access
The Supreme Court ruled that the FDA's rule letting providers prescribe mifepristone via telehealth and allowing pharmacies to dispense it will remain in effect. Here's what this means for abortion pi...
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/05/14/supreme-court-blocks-abortion-pill-restriction-telehealth-pharmacy/
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Rewire News Group
about 2 months ago
Over the past few months, weāve been bombarded by stories of powerful men in politics committing violence against women.
@queenmab.bsky.social
wrote about how no matter how much progress we think weāve made, women keep being sacrificed for menās accomplishments:
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Women Have Sacrificed Too Much for the Careers of Powerful Men: Analysis
Cesar Chavez, Eric Swalwell, Justin Fairfax, and the gender politics of keeping their dirty secrets.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/05/12/eric-swalwell-justin-fairfax-sexual-misconduct-women/
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Natasha Roy
about 2 months ago
BREAKING: SCOTUS extended its stay of the 5th Circuit's ruling in the abortion pill case until Thursday @ 5 PM, meaning mifepristone is still available via telehealth, the mail, and pharmacies for now
@rewirenewsgroup.com
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SCOTUS Extends Block on Lower-Court Ruling, Keeping Abortion Pill Widely AccessibleāFor Now
The Courtās stay of a Fifth Circuit ruling that temporarily restricted mifepristone nationwide now expires on May 14, 2026.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/05/11/scotus-extends-block-on-lower-court-ruling-keeping-abortion-pill-widely-accessible-for-now/
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Catesby Holmes
about 2 months ago
The SCOTUS news just wonāt stop. Proud of our team at
@rewirenewsgroup.com
for all todayās incredible coverage of mifepristone access, incl this legal explainer from
@natasharoy.bsky.social
. Thereās more to comeāincluding from
@hegemommy.bsky.social
and
@angryblacklady.blacksky.app
āso stay tuned.
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Rewire News Group
2 months ago
š§µ NEW: SCOTUS struck down Louisianaās voting map, which created a second majority-Black district. The decision effectively guts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits electoral practices that infringe upon peopleās ability to vote based on their race.
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Catesby Holmes
2 months ago
It's a sign of the times that
@rewirenewsgroup.com
has spent 2026 debunking health misinformation coming from the U.S. governmentāand not just any federal officials, but from the nation's health agency. Today, we examine the FDA's enthusiastic claim that a drug called leucovorin may treat autism.
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New Autism Drug? Experts Debunk Federal Officials' Claims of Leucovorin As Treatment
āThere is really no evidence at all that these are meaningful treatments," one researcher said.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/04/22/new-autism-drug-experts-debunk-federal-officials-claims-of-leucovorin-as-treatment/
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The spring fundraising drive for
@rewirenewsgroup.com
is underway! āļø š Weāre raising $10,000 to ensure critical stories are reported about reproductive health, rights, justice and more. Support fearless journalism for every body:
rewirenews.fundjournalism.org/membership/?...
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Rewire News Group
3 months ago
š§µ The ninth annual Black Maternal Health Week began on Saturday, amplifying the perspectives of Black pregnant people and bringing awareness to high death rates Black women face during pregnancy and after birth. We cover these issues year-round. Hereās some of our reporting on Black maternal health:
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Catesby Holmes
3 months ago
While I'm at ONA Chicago w/so many brilliant journos, my brill Rewire colleagues dropped a gorgeous report documenting how in 2025 we kept our promise to deliver rigorous, no-paywall journalism on reproductive & sexual health, rights & justice for all. Read here:
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Tisya Mavuram
3 months ago
New from me: This past year, the White House has systematically dismantled trans rights and autonomy, making the country less safe for trans people to live and thrive. At Rewire News Group, we reviewed our coverage of these political and legal assaults and their consequences.
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For Trans Community, U.S. is Less Safe Under Trump
On Trans Day of Visibility, Rewire News Group reviews the legal and political attacks faced by trans people in the U.S. over the past year.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/03/31/for-trans-community-u-s-is-less-safe-under-trump/
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Imani Gandy
3 months ago
I have lead in my hair right now. Not hypothetically. According to a new Consumer Report investigation, the exact human braiding hair on my headāYwigs Water Wave Bulkātested with the HIGHEST lead levels of any product analyzed. Let me tell you why that matters beyond the obvious. š§µ
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Black Women Deserve Answers About the Chemicals in Braiding Hair: Opinion
A new report found high lead levels in both synthetic and natural braiding hair. Itās unclear how toxic these products areābut it shouldnāt be so hard to get basic information about our health.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/03/18/black-women-deserve-answers-about-the-chemicals-in-braiding-hair-opinion/
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Catesby Holmes
4 months ago
Thinking about dosing testosterone to rev your motor? This story's for you. Online, wellness influencers & menopausal women rave about its anti-aging benefits, from brightening skin to boosting libido. So we asked the expertsāincluding trans people who've been taking this sex hormone for years.
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Is Testosterone a Miracle Cure for Menopause?
Evidence supports the theory that testosterone can help cis women treat the low libido many people experience with age.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/03/12/women-testosterone-menopause/
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Rewire News Group
4 months ago
Happy International Women's Day from Rewire News Group! We are committed to reproductive justice and and sexual health coverage that is inclusive of all genders. Thread š§µ:
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Rewire News Group
4 months ago
Every other week, you can get the AngryBlackLady Chronicles newsletter straight to your inbox, where
@angryblacklady.blacksky.app
tackles reproductive justice from every angleāand gives subscribers a peek behind the curtain of her mind. Sign up today!
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Cameron Oakes
4 months ago
That story is now live:
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Rewire News Group
4 months ago
March 1st is the Disability Day of Mourning, in memory of people with disabilities who were killed by family members or caregivers. At Rewire, we are committed to centering disability justice in our coverage. Thread below š§µ:
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Catesby Holmes
4 months ago
Yes, that's a dildo helmet. No, it's not the only way anti-ICE protesters used this sex toy at recent protests in Minneapolis; things got a lot spicier than that. Read
@hallielieberman.bsky.social
report to find out how and why one dildo distributor sees them as "kryptonite to these fascists."
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How Minneapolis Fought ICE With Dildos
A sex toy has become a symbol of resistance in Minnesota and beyond.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/02/26/how-minneapolis-fought-ice-with-dildos/
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Imani Gandy
4 months ago
I asked
@joshmankiewicz.bsky.social
which stories true crime still misses. His answer: missing and murdered Indigenous women. Missing Black women. Cases where āmissingā often means an unsolved homicide. š§ B*tch, Listen. Out Now.
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Catesby Holmes
4 months ago
Journalism tends to focus on the problems, not the solutions. If it bleeds, it leads. Today
@rewirenewsgroup.com
is flipping the script. Postpartum depression is a big problemāand now thereās a treatment that seems to work. So why donāt more new moms take the PPD pill? Mara Santilli investigates.
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This Pill Treats Postpartum Depression. So Why Donāt More People Take It?
Some 500,000 new parents are diagnosed with PPD each year. Far fewer take Zurzurvae, the first drug specifically designed to treat the condition, three years after its approval.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/02/25/this-pill-treats-postpartum-depression-so-why-dont-more-people-take-it/
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Natasha Roy
5 months ago
For
@rewirenewsgroup.com
,
@setharichardson.bsky.social
reported on how ICE's presence in the Twin Cities has transformed kids' daily lives: "You canāt say to this student everything is going to be OK, because itās not. Her mom did go to the detention center."
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āBad Guys Are Taking Mommies and Daddiesā: ICE Upends Minneapolis Kids' Lives
In Minneapolis, parents must figure that out, while teachers face half-empty classrooms as students stay home for fear of abduction.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/02/03/ice-minneapolis-kids-immigration-parents/
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
5 months ago
Itās your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Buildingās rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
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Rewire News Group
5 months ago
What's in today's Rewire Weekly newsletter? ā Breaking abortion news ā What Minneapolis can learn from Argentina ā Can Bridgerton get consent right? And much, much more. You've got 12 minutes to get today's edition! Sign up NOW for your weekly one-stop-shop for reproductive justice journalism.
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Rewire News Group
5 months ago
Pitch us! RNG is the only national U.S. newsroom exclusively dedicated to expert reporting on reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice. For our first 2026 call-out, we especially seek timely, incisive story ideas from journalists covering disability justice, science, and parenthood.
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Catesby Holmes
5 months ago
After Renee Good's killing, I kept thinking about Argentina -namely, how moms became a potent resistance force when the dictatorship started "disappearing" their kids. I asked an authoritarianism scholar who survived that regime what the U.S. could learn. It's hard reading but, I think, heartening.
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Government Killings and Kidnappings in Argentina Drove Mothers to Revolt --- And Eventually Win
After the regime "disappeared" their children, Argentinaās Madres de la Plaza de Maya relentlessly demanded justiceāand exposed the atrocities of a dictatorship.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/01/27/government-killings-and-kidnappings-in-argentina-drove-mothers-to-revolt-and-eventually-win/
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Cameron Oakes
5 months ago
According to
@moderation.bsky.app
, basic health care is too "adult" to be shown fully on the platform. But that shouldn't stop you from reading
@haileycolp.bsky.social
's latest for
@rewirenewsgroup.com
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What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
How pelvic floor exercises and therapy can help address pelvic floor pain for people of all genders.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/01/22/pelvic-floor-therapy-explained/
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Sherrilyn Ifill
5 months ago
I like this
@angryblacklady.blacksky.app
. As my colleague Tom Saenz says, āwe have to use the whole Constitution.ā
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Catesby Holmes
5 months ago
Breaking from me and
@cameronoakes.bsky.social
: Virginia lawmakers voted today to enshrine abortion rights into the state's constitution. Now it's up to voters. VA, the only southern state that has not enacted restrictions since the fall of Roe v. Wade, is a haven for patients across the region.
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Virginia to Put Abortion Access On the Ballot
Virginiaās General Assembly passed a constitutional amendment that would permanently protect reproductive rights in the state. Voters will decide whether to enshrine it into the state constitution lat...
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/01/16/virginia-abortion-constitutional-amendment/
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Natasha Roy
6 months ago
āØ
@rewirenewsgroup.com
's Campus Dispatch is back! I love this explainer from a medical student in Alabama who has worked as a doula on what exactly doulas do, what kinds of doulas exist, and how they help promote healthier, safer births:
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What Is a Doula?
A medical student who trained as a doula breaks down what doulas do and how birth doulas serve their pregnant patients. (Opinion)
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/01/09/what-is-a-doula/
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Catesby Holmes
6 months ago
RNG: Starting the year off spicy!
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BDSM: A Beginner's Guide to Consensual Erotic Violence
How to get kinky in 2026.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/01/06/what-is-bdsm-sex/
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Nieman Lab
6 months ago
Coalition ā not consolidation ā is the key to independent mediaās survival, writes
@malloryjohns.bsky.social
www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/coal...
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Catesby Holmes
6 months ago
@malloryjohns.bsky.social
, RNG's executive director, shared her vision for journalism w/@niemanlab.org. It's about editorial independence, coalition-building & transparency. This was her pitch when she hired me as Rewire's editorial director and I'm proud to report it's been our shared mission since
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Coalition ā not consolidation ā is the key to independent mediaās survival
"We should remove the stigma that republishing each other's work dilutes our own."
https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/coalition-not-consolidation-is-the-key-to-independent-medias-survival/
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Cameron Oakes
6 months ago
Super psyched to see my
@rewirenewsgroup.com
story republished in
@documentedny.bsky.social
. If you haven't already, I hope you'll give it a read:
documentedny.com/2026/01/02/i...
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Pregnant Immigrants and Their Babies May Suffer Complications from Chronic Stress of ICE Raids, Experts Warn - Documented
At least two doctors say they're already seeing warning signs in patients, including high blood pressure and deteriorating mental health.
https://documentedny.com/2026/01/02/ice-pregnant-immigration-raids-stress-complications/
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Imani Gandy
6 months ago
This year I launched B*tch, Listen, a new podcast for
@rewirenewsgroup.com
. The only way I was able to do it was through listener donations. If you like the work that I do and want to see more of it, consider donating or better yet, becoming a member! (All your friends are doing it!)
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Cameron Oakes
6 months ago
For months, I've been talking to providers and researchers across the country to understand how the Trump administration's immigration policies are impacting reproductive health. The story is out today in
@rewirenewsgroup.com
. I hope you'll give it a read:
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/12/17/i...
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Pregnant Immigrants and Their Babies May Suffer Complications from Chronic Stress of ICE Raids, Experts Warn
At least two doctors say they're already seeing warning signs in patients, including high blood pressure and deteriorating mental health.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/12/17/ice-pregnant-immigration-raids-stress-complications/
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Natasha Roy
7 months ago
š
@rewirenewsgroup.com
's 2025 book recs are out!! Mine are Bad Summer People (if you liked the Hunting Wives, you will like this!!) for adults & Santa's Diaries for kids
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/12/09/2...
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The Official Rewire 2025 Book List
Our recommendations for your holiday reading, from memoirs to childrenās literature.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/12/09/2025-book-list/
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Imani Gandy
7 months ago
Calling all Scrubs fans! Judy Reyes breaks down exactly why Carla + Turk worked: real chemistry, real friendship, and one extremely chaotic first on-screen kiss. Full episode of B*tch, Listen is live now. āØ
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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
7 months ago
Queer Chicago shoutout. In the face of SNAP eligibility requirements: Brave Space Alliance is partnering with a network of local organizations as part of a Community Resource Day, offering free clothing, baby essentials, social services, and more.
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/11/26/f...
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