Abortion is Healthcare

In his role as Secretary of Defense , Pete Hegseth is using his considerable platform to advance an extremist Christian nationalist agenda that threatens fundamental rights for both women and LGBTQ+ Americans.

For many Black women, seeking medical care means navigating a system where racial bias and unequal treatment persist—disparities that continue to undermine their health, safety, and trust in the very institutions meant to heal them. Medical apartheid, a term coined by Harriett A. Washington, refers to the systemic and historical mistreatment of Black Americans within the U.S. healthcare system, particularly through unethical medical experimentation, exclusion, and exploitatio

In a chilling new trend, tragic medical outcomes like stillbirths and miscarriages are increasingly becoming criminal cases, with devastating consequences for patients. This is fueled by more than just new laws; it’s powered by a troubling mix of legal loopholes and digital surveillance. We’re seeing prosecutors use personal data—from Google searches to period-tracking app logs—as evidence, often purchased directly from data brokers without a warrant.

Millions of women in the United States face pregnancy without access to even the most basic maternal health services. Maternity care deserts are defined as counties with no hospitals offering obstetric services, no birth centers, and no practicing obstetricians, gynecologists, or certified nurse midwives. Impacted areas have grown into a silent public health emergency in the United States.

I sat down with my friend, Ryan-Simone Duncan, and had a conversation about her experiences and her advocacy for reproductive rights. Through her advocacy, the accomplished, young 25-year old,  has starred in commercials and given speeches advocat