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A new report covered in the Tennessee Lookout by by journalist Anita Wadhwani reveals a major shift in how people across the country—and...

Blog Post by Nashtivists Giving our presentation about the Maternal Health Crisis in TN to the Hendersonville Rotary Club on Wednesday,...

Imagine being pregnant, excited — maybe nervous — and then being told by your doctor: “I won’t treat you because you’re not married.”...

Across the country, states are stepping up to address the maternal health crisis through comprehensive Momnibus legislation  — coordinated policy packages designed to tackle maternal mortality, morbidity, and inequities in care. The new report, State Momnibus Scan: Charting the Future of Maternal Health  (October 2025), by Amani Echols, Lorena Bonet Velazquez, and Marla Guerra  of the National Partnership for Women & Families , provides a detailed look at where and how this w

Each year, billions of federal dollars flow into Tennessee — shaping the state’s budget, public services, and economic stability. But as federal spending priorities evolve, so too does the outlook for Tennessee’s finances and the people who depend on federally funded programs. In a recent virtual discussion hosted by The Sycamore Institute , Mandy Spears , Executive Vice President, unpacked what current and proposed changes in federal spending could mean for Tennessee . Drawi

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade  in 2022, more than 400 people have been charged with pregnancy-related crimes, according...

A recent federal appeals court decision has restored vital protections for pregnant Texas state employees, reaffirming the...

Imagine using a legal substance to manage severe morning sickness—then being labeled a child abuser. That’s exactly what happened to...

As attacks on reproductive rights escalate across the country, a powerful coalition of Democratic leaders is fighting back—with facts,...

A new Trump administration proposal could cut or eliminate disability benefits for 7,500 Tennesseans  — just for living with family who...

A sweeping new law signed by former President Donald Trump on July 4 is poised to reshape Tennessee’s economic and social landscape—but...

In the years since maternal deaths surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. continues to stand out globally — and not in a good way....

A major legal decision just protected access to reproductive health care for millions. On July 28, 2025, a federal judge issued a...

As the centennial of the Scopes “Monkey Trial” arrives, it’s worth revisiting the courtroom clash in Dayton, Tennessee that sparked a...

If you care about public education, especially in Oak Ridge, you need  to read Ashley Craven’s latest post: “This Was Supposed to Be a...

Author: Lorena O'Neil, News from the States Last week a New York doctor and the mother of a teen in Louisiana were accused of providing...

Change in the number of women serving in state legislatures. Axios Nashville - January 13, 2025. Adam Tamburin

Credit: Catherine Sweeney, 90.3 WPLN News (November 14, 2024) Check out WPLN Health Reporter Catherine Sweeney's report on the March of...

Check it out! Hannah Herner wrote up a great piece about some of our favorite ladies in the Nashville Scene. Spurred by gun violence and...