Feminist Majority Foundation https://feminist.org/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:27:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://feminist.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-fmf-globe-32x32.png Feminist Majority Foundation https://feminist.org/ 32 32 Why Texas v. Kennedy Matters for Disability Rights and Women https://feminist.org/news/why-texas-v-kennedy-matters-for-disability-rights-and-women/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:27:48 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88667 Just days after the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability rights advocates are warning that one of the nation’s foundational civil rights protections is under threat. The lawsuit Texas v. Kennedy challenges federal regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, raising concerns about the future of disability rights […]

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]]> FreeBC Offers All Kinds of Birth Control At No Cost https://feminist.org/news/freebc-offers-all-kinds-of-birth-control-at-no-cost/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:24:14 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88665 In this age of legal attacks on birth control access and shifting Medicaid coverage, a new online resource has emerged to educate people about the birth control methods available to them—and provide them for no fee. The website FreeBC now offers comprehensive information about every effective birth control method, from pills, patches and rings to […]

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]]> Americans Reject Trump’s “Big Ugly Law” as Women and Families Pay the Price https://feminist.org/news/americans-reject-trumps-big-ugly-law-as-women-and-families-pay-the-price/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:38:37 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88660 It’s been over a year since President Donald Trump signed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R, 1) into law, promising economic relief for American families. New polling suggests the legislation has failed to win over the public, with many voters saying the law has done little to improve their financial situations, while others remain […]

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]]> Federal Court Rejects FDA’s Restrictions on Mifepristone https://feminist.org/news/federal-court-rejects-fdas-restrictions-on-mifepristone/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:02:33 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88658 On July 24, 2026, a federal district court in Virginia ruled that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone are “baseless” and “unjustified” because the agency disregarded extensive scientific evidence. Research has demonstrated that the medication can be safely prescribed without burdensome regulations. Nancy Northup, President and CEO of the […]

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]]> Trump Administration Cancels Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding https://feminist.org/news/trump-administration-cancels-teen-pregnancy-prevention-funding/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:53:09 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88656 Since June 2026, the current administration has canceled 53 Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPP) grants totaling $67 million. Instead, they are being replaced with programs focused on  “anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production, and ‘reproductive goals counseling.” The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) justified the cuts by arguing that the previous programs “normalized sexual […]

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]]> Millions Lose SNAP Benefits as New Federal Law Tightens Access to Food Assistance https://feminist.org/news/millions-lose-snap-benefits-as-new-federal-law-tightens-access-to-food-assistance/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40:35 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88654 Millions of Americans are losing access to food assistance as new federal restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect across the country. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), more than 4.5 million people have lost SNAP benefits since the Republican budget law was enacted in July 2025. By […]

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]]> The Democratic Women’s Caucus Honors Women Who Serve Despite Political Backlash https://feminist.org/news/the-democratic-womens-caucus-honors-women-who-serve-despite-political-backlash/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:27:49 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88652 This year’s annual Women in Military Service Wreath- Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery looked different than in the past years. The event, hosted by the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus for 28 years, was canceled after several military branches declined to participate. According to multiple officials, the decision stemmed from President Trump’s Executive Order 14185, which […]

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]]> Housing Bill Becomes Law After Trump Delays Signature https://feminist.org/news/housing-bill-becomes-law-after-trump-delays-signature/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:21:06 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88649 At 12 a.m. on July 11, 2026, after President Trump let the 10-day review period expire, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law. The law reached that point only after an unusual political standoff. On June 24th, just hours before a scheduled signing ceremony, President Trump abruptly cancelled the event. Although […]

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]]> Trump Rolls Back Gun Regulations: What Does It Mean for Public Safety? https://feminist.org/news/trump-rolls-back-gun-regulations-what-does-it-mean-for-public-safety/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:13:58 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88647 The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back more than three dozen gun regulations implemented during the Biden administration. The White House says the changes are intended to modernize federal gun policy, reduce burdens on law-abiding gun owners and businesses, and reaffirm that “the Second Amendment is not a second-class right.”  Critics argue that […]

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]]> State of Firsts Follows Sarah McBride’s Historic Journey to Congress https://feminist.org/news/state-of-firsts-follows-sarah-mcbrides-historic-journey-to-congress/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:20:23 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88645 A new documentary, State of Firsts, released during Pride Month, chronicles Delaware Representative Sarah McBride’s historic path to Congress as she campaigns amid growing anti-transgender rhetoric. Directed by trans filmmaker Chase Joynt, State of Firsts offers a behind-the-scenes look at McBride’s journey to becoming the first openly transgender elected official in the U.S. Congress. Now […]

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