Must Read News

Compilations of must-read news stories centering around issues of mothering, reproductive justice, and feminism

In The New York Times, Rebecca Jamison Reflects on Her C-Section and the Idea of "Birth"

6 days ago
1 min

In The New York Times, Rebecca Jamison Reflects on Her C-Section and the Idea of "Birth"

We're spotlighting Leslie Jamison's lengthy, personal reflection on her C-section experience.

Olympics Spotlight: 5 Stories about the Unique Demands Faced by Athletes who are Mothers

Jul 17
4 min

Olympics Spotlight: 5 Stories about the Unique Demands Faced by Athletes who are Mothers

In honor of the Olympics, here are 5 stories about mothers who happen to be elite athletes and how these identities shape their lives.

4 Stories on the Challenges of Teen Motherhood

Jun 23
3 min

4 Stories on the Challenges of Teen Motherhood

Read these four stories that examine the challenges that teen moms face, from pandemic-era hardships to broader cultural stigmatization.

A New Track for American Women: Delaying Motherhood?

Jun 18
1 min

A New Track for American Women: Delaying Motherhood?

Two articles examine the phenomenon of delayed motherhood, interrogating the factors that have made women willing to put off having children

Waving the Childfree Banner

May 3
3 min

Waving the Childfree Banner

For The NYTimes, Mary Katherine Tramontana introduces readers to Zoë Noble, a photographer who spotlights women who "opt out of parenthood."

5 Stories to Read about Reproductive Health Care

Apr 23
4 min

5 Stories to Read about Reproductive Health Care

Here, we recommend five stories about a variety of reproductive health topics, ranging from endometriosis to the morning-after pill.

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Opinion

Opinion pieces commenting on current events that intersect with mothering, reproductive justice, and feminism

a day ago
4 min

Moms for Liberty: Distorting History, ‘Reclaiming’ Parental Rights

"Moms for Liberty" is an organization motivated by opposition to CRT. I look at this organization and whose children's interests they uphold

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Jul 8
5 min

Drink Up!? Time to Swap #WineMom for #Co-Parenting

Our society offers alcohol as an antidote for women who suffer from depression, anxiety, and boredom--this presents a serious problem.

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Jan 22
2 min

Has Feminism 'Failed' Women?

To blame feminism for the dismal lack of childcare is like blaming the civil rights movement for the fact that systemic racism exists.

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Jan 9
2 min

Why did the 'Wall of Moms' Become the Center of Portland Protests?

I’m curious about the need to organize as “moms” in order for White, economically comfortable women to serve as allies in contesting racism

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