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Today at Ms. | July 18, 2023
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Abortion Pills Are Now *Free* in States with Abortion Bans, Through Community Support Networks [[link removed]]
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There are two different ways to have a medication abortion and end a pregnancy: using two different medicines, mifepristone (pictured) and misoprostol, or using only misoprostol. Studies have shown that mifepristone can can significantly reduce the size of uterine fibroids. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)
BY CARRIE N. BAKER | Community support networks are now providing free abortion pills to those living in states with bans, and dozens of companies are now offering abortion pills online for as little as $37, with prompt delivery in all 50 states.
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Keeping Score: Texas and Tennessee Push Anti-Trans Bills; Over 100 Women Journalists Are in Prison; Biden and Harris Take Steps to Lower Childcare Costs [[link removed]]
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BY SOPHIE DORF-KAMIENNY | In every issue of Ms. , we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.
This week: Vice President Kamala Harris announced new steps to lower the cost of childcare for U.S. families; legislators introduce Abortion Justice Act and Kira Johnson Act in Congress; at least 100 women journalists were in prison during the first quarter of the year, and 47 were harassed or physically assaulted; Supreme Court rules against affirmative action and LGBTQ+ discrimination protections; states target gender-affirming care for minors; New Mexico implements abortion care hotline; FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill; EEOC begins accepting charges under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; Florida, Arkansas and other states dropped thousands of Medicaid recipients since the pandemic; and more.
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We Need More Awareness and Research on Benign Breast Conditions [[link removed]]
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Most women have benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions. These conditions are not life-threatening, but some are linked with a higher risk of getting breast cancer later on. (Andres R / Getty Images)
BY NADIA BEY | The most common benign breast tumor is called a fibroadenoma. It is estimated to impact one in four women overall. Despite its frequency, most people have never even heard the term.
We need more research and awareness, starting a larger conversation about women’s health, cancer risk factors and quality of life.
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In early June 2023, for the second time in two months, Trump was indicted—this time on 37 felony counts for allegedly mishandling sensitive, classified government materials and obstruction of justice. What does this most recent indictment mean for Trump, the 2024 elections, and the future of American democracy as a whole?
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