Kimberly Lawson
Contributor
My State Has the Highest Maternal Death Rate—Stacey Abrams Plans to Change That
Georgia is one of 17 states that has not expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act. By refusing to do so, the state turned away federal funding that would essentially open the door for people like me to access health care.
What It's Like to Experience Sextortion as a Teen
In 2016, the Department of Justice called sextortion "the most significantly growing threat to children.” This month, a new study asked over 5,000 teens directly about their experiences with sextortion.
Zero Republicans Have Backed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
The Violence Against Women Act is a landmark piece of legislation that serves to protect women from sexual and physical abuse. It's at risk of expiring soon, and a new bill to reauthorize it is lacking support from Republicans.
New Trump Policies Could Leave Campus Assault Victims with Little Recourse
Yolanda’s case, which is now going through an appeals process, is one example of the impact the new proposed regulations on campus sexual violence issued by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos may have on students.
How to Get Birth Control Without Telling Your Parents
If you're having sex, you should be using contraception. Here's how to get it, even if your guardians won't help you.
This Group of Women Ended ICE Detention in Atlanta
“It was driven by a such a diverse group of women … committed to justice and human rights. When it comes to moral issues, women are quite frankly so much more courageous than men.”
The F-16 Pilot Who Was Ready to Use Her Jet as a Missile on 9/11
Seventeen years after the 9/11 attacks, we look back on the story of Heather Penney, who prepared herself for a suicide mission to take down the fourth hijacked plane en route to Washington, DC.
'I Squirted Milk All Over': What It’s Really Like to Be a Breastfeeding Mom
In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, we talked to mothers about their unexpected, yet gratifying, experiences of nursing their children.
#MeToo Has Always Been About Power—Not Specific People
In the wake of allegations against Asia Argento and Avital Ronell, activists and experts on sexual abuse say we shouldn't be focusing on victims or villains, but rather on justice and real systemic change.
California’s Dark History of Forcibly Sterilizing Latinas
A new bill, which currently sits in the Assembly, would identify and compensate the survivors of California's forced sterilization program, which disproportionately targeted Latina women.
How Much Protection Do Protective Orders Provide?
Leaving a relationship can be extremely dangerous for domestic abuse victims. Domestic violence protective orders are intended to help women during this time—but advocates say the current system can also make them vulnerable to further abuse.
300 People Sue USC Over Alleged Sexual Abuse by Gynecologist Spanning 30 Years
We spoke with experts about the lawsuits against Dr. George Tyndell and the University of Southern California, including the allegations that the university failed to respond appropriately to claims of sexual abuse and harassment.