Porn studies is — and isn’t — what you think
Professor Jennifer Pollitt introduced Temple University’s first porn ed course. The field is under-researched, she says, and students are eager to learn more about this taboo topic.
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Could Facebook messages be used in abortion-related prosecution?
A case out of Nebraska involving a mother and her teenage daughter could offer a preview of how digital footprints could be used to enforce abortion laws.
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The national movement to make school lunches free has hit six states
Women led the effort to make Minnesota one of the latest states to implement a universal free lunch program, sparked by the federal government's pandemic response.
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Iowa's six-week abortion ban lasted just over 72 hours
The ban blocked Monday represents a second attempt by state Republicans to ban abortion early in pregnancy. The state is expected to appeal the new block.
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The first over-the-counter birth control pill has been approved by the FDA. What will it cost?
The pill’s manufacturer, Perrigo, said it wants to make the pill “accessible and affordable," but it's still unclear if it can be covered by insurance.
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Gender-affirming care in Florida just got even more difficult for trans adults to access
Trans adults have been turned away at Florida pharmacies while trying to get their hormones. New rules finalized today will further impact that process.
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Olympian sprinter Tori Bowie’s surprising death illustrates the lack of support for Black maternal health, advocates say
Her death has amplified calls for institutional support for Black women and meaningful policy change to save more lives.
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'We’re not going to win that fight': Bans on abortion and gender-affirming care are driving doctors from Texas
The onslaught of health care bans are driving nurses, medical students and doctors out of Texas. Many worry about the patients they are leaving behind.
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Abortion bans are causing ‘chilling effect’ for OBGYNs, study says
According to a new KFF study, the majority of OBGYNs also say they are concerned about legal repercussions to providing care.
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The 19th Explains: Everything you need to know about gender-affirming care
As misinformation about gender-affirming care has grown more rampant, The 19th has sought answers to some common questions.