Reproductive Health & Justice Mothers Denied Abortions Sue State of Oklahoma September 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin The lawsuit takes aim at two distinct pieces of legislation that collectively form the bedrock of Oklahoma’s near-total abortion ban. This includes the state’s 1910 pre-Roe statute, which criminalizes the…
Psychology & Intimacy Morning Cortisol Levels Elevated in Frequent Cannabis Users, Oregon State University Study Finds September 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As cannabis legalization and social acceptance sweep across North America and global markets, public health researchers are shifting their focus from broad legislative impacts to the intricate, long-term neurobiological consequences…
Reproductive Health & Justice A Texas Appeals Court Reverses Injunction Against Midwife Maria Rojas, Citing Lack of State Evidence July 24, 2026 Rifan Muazin A significant legal victory for embattled Texas midwife Maria Rojas and the clinics where she provided maternal healthcare has been achieved as a Texas appeals court has reversed a lower…
Reproductive Health & Justice Newly Disclosed Emails Reveal State Department Confusion Over Trump Administration’s Attempt to Destroy Millions in Family Planning Supplies July 22, 2026 Rifan Muazin Newly disclosed emails reveal confusion at the State Department during the Trump administration’s push last year to destroy almost $10 million worth of family planning commodities in a Belgian warehouse…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Global Cybersecurity Landscapes Under Pressure as State-Sponsored Threats and Domestic Privacy Concerns Escalate July 19, 2026 The convergence of sophisticated state-sponsored cyber operations, systemic software vulnerabilities, and the rapid expansion of domestic surveillance has created a volatile security environment for both governments and private citizens. In…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Report: Surveillance Escalation, AI Regulation, and the Shifting Tactics of State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage July 18, 2026 The intersection of urban surveillance, artificial intelligence regulation, and international cyber warfare has reached a critical juncture, as evidenced by a series of high-profile security breaches and legal maneuvers. In…
Reproductive Health & Justice A New Way Some State Courts Limit Abortion Rights July 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin Hostile courts are increasingly using procedural hurdles to limit access to abortion, allowing them to avoid explicitly grappling with questions over reproductive rights. This evolving legal strategy bypasses direct constitutional…
Reproductive Health & Justice Unsealed Emails Reveal State Department Confusion and Misinformation Amidst Trump Administration’s Push to Destroy Contraceptives July 15, 2026 Rifan Muazin Newly disclosed emails, brought to light through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights, reveal a significant level of confusion and, at times, the…
Reproductive Health & Justice A New Way Some State Courts Limit Abortion Rights July 9, 2026 Rifan Muazin In a subtle yet impactful shift, state courts across the United States are increasingly employing procedural mechanisms to restrict access to abortion, often sidestepping direct confrontations with the fundamental questions…
Reproductive Health & Justice A New Way Some State Courts Limit Abortion Rights July 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin Hostile courts are increasingly using procedural hurdles to limit access to abortion, allowing them to avoid explicitly grappling with questions over reproductive rights. This emergent strategy bypasses direct confrontations over…
