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In war, women and children pay the price
In today’s newsletter, our team (composed of people with differing views and backgrounds) shares some learnings that have been useful to us—about what’s happening in Gaza, why it’s happening, and what it will mean for women and girls.
Abortion ban survivors run for office
Today, I talk to Allie Phillips about how being denied an abortion in Tennessee prompted her to run for the U.S. House (and reveal the other pro-choice activist she inspired to run for office). Also, karma comes for Drew Barrymore, and we offer up some weekend reads.
Welcome to the “TikTokalypse”
We talk to Taylor Lorenz about her new book, Extremely Online, who makes the internet and why it's so hard to create policy that helps protect the communities most impacted by doxxing and online harassment.
GOP accidentally helps trans kids
In today’s newsletter, we explain what led to an unexpected win in Montana, confront the “childcare cliff,” and share some weekend reading.