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The “Zombie Law” That Could Ban Abortion Pills
In today’s newsletter, we learn about the Comstock Act, congratulate the French, and despair over a new gender equality report from the World Bank.
What We Get Wrong About Adoption
In today’s newsletter, The Meteor’s Rebecca Carroll talks to Dr. Gretchen Sisson about her new book on adoption. Plus, we look at a huge blow against IVF protections and some weekend long reads.
Pregnant Women Can’t Get Divorced in Missouri
In today’s newsletter, we’ve got an archaic divorce law, some insight into Libs of TikTok, and one billion reasons to attend medical school in the Bronx.
Project 2025 is Genuinely Frightening
In today’s newsletter, we dig into Project 2025. Plus, a win for menopausal Brits, student loan forgiveness for some, and your weekend reading list.