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It’s always been hard for teens seeking abortions
If you think the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade was the start of teens' troubles with accessing abortion you'd be surprised. For decades, teens have had to jump through flaming hoops of humiliation to end their pregnancies. Currently, there are at least 36 states with measures requiring…
Why “men are trash” is not enough
Samhita Mukhopadhyay spoke to journalist Nona Willis Aronowitz about her latest book, “Bad Sex: Truth, Pleasure and an Unfinished Revolution.” It’s a conversation about the philosophical dilemma of being a heterosexual feminist, (which, yes, is possible).
Liz Cheney’s Challenger Is a Nightmare
In today’s newsletter, we’re talking about Harriet Hageman, the Wyoming Republican who is projected to win her primary against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney. Hageman is just the latest addition to our frightening era of right-wing politics, so we’re especially grateful to have Meteor editor and Wyomingite…
Are your apps snitching on you?
We’ve seen stories about how our personal data can be used against us in post-Roe America, but it's all a little confusing. In today’s newsletter, writer and security nerd Shamira Ibrahim explains how it happens and why we should care.