Trans joy in 2025: Community leaders share their hopes for the New Year
Following a grim year for the transgender community, leaders are making their hopes and dreams for one another known—loud and clear.
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Border shelters relieved the pressure during migrant surges. Under Trump, they could become a target
The developments have alarmed immigration advocates and some officials in border communities, including Republicans, who say those communities can collapse without shelter space or a budget to pay for humanitarian costs.
By The Associated Press
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How are we getting our birth control in 2025?
Given the incoming administration’s contraception track record and proximity to Project 2025, Americans are concerned with the future of birth control access.
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Biden’s final actions as president leave transgender community feeling unsupported
In his last full month in office, Biden scrapped pending plans to provide protections for transgender student-athletes and signed a bill that includes language stripping coverage of transgender medical treatments for the children of service members.
By The Associated Press
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4 ways Black joy will shine in 2025
The Black Joy team is predicting the vibe for 2025.
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For many rural women, finding maternity care outweighs concerns about abortion access
Oregon is considered one of the most protective states in the country when it comes to abortion. There are no legal limits on when someone can receive an abortion in the state, and the service is covered by its Medicaid system. Still, efforts to expand access in the rural, largely conservative areas that cover most of the state have encountered resistance and incredulity.
By Lillian Mongeau Hughes
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January 6 Committee members to receive medals from Biden
President Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people, including Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney, in a White House ceremony
By The Associated Press
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An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack
An 18-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a nurse, a single mother, a father of two and a former Princeton football star suffered fatal injuries when the driver of a white pickup truck sped down Bourbon Street, packed with holiday revelers.
By The Associated Press
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Trump still on the hook for $5M award in sexual abuse verdict, appeals court finds
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a written opinion on Monday upholding the $5 million award that the Manhattan jury granted to E. Jean Carroll.
By The Associated Press
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6 celebrity abortion/reproductive justice champions from 2024
We’re wrapping up the year with a shout out to the celebrities who used their platform to speak up for our rights.
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Women’s sports are about to have their biggest year ever — Here are the 5 leagues you need to follow in 2025
While skeptics claimed women's sports would never draw big audiences, these leagues are proving them wrong—and making serious money in the process.