Shefali Luthra

and they'll continue to blur the line between abortion and birth control

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Trump didn’t mention abortion in the State of the Union Abortion opponents have been more vocal in their frustrations with the Trump administration, which many see as having done little to capitalize on the fall of Roe vs. Wade.

In the longest state of the union on record, Trump didn't talk about abortion even once.

It underscores a growing rift between the admin and a coalition Trump has counted on in the past. Some anti-abortion groups are growing impatient w/ what they see as minimal action

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How the imagery of White women victims is being used to stoke anti-immigrant fear The death of Laken Riley, who Trump called “an American daughter,” is at the center of Republicans' hard-line immigration pitch to voters.

"Their deaths, linked to immigrant men, became flash points in Republicans’ push for hard-line immigration policies. Led by Donald Trump, the party is using these deaths to call for policies like mass arrests, detention camps and militarized deportations"

From 2 years ago, feels apt tonight, too!

Trump plans could lower IVF costs for some — but fall short of his campaign promise The administration said employers will be able to offer standalone insurance for fertility treatments and that one major drugmaker will offer discounts for IVF drugs.

Reminder that Trump said he's make IVF free for all Americans — and Trump RX, which he touted tonight, is the only real policy initiative he's advanced.

Prescription drugs are a major IVF expense, but they are nowhere near hte main source of costs for fertility patients
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When politics comes to the parenting group chat A parents’ group tried to establish boundaries for discussion on their WhatsApp chat. It led to a schism.

we've solved journalism, it will never get better than this www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...

Pregnant patients in Minnesota have postponed abortion appointments to avoid ICE Planned Parenthood’s no-show rate has gone up almost 10 percent since the federal government’s Minnesota operation began.

Even if ICE is leaving Minnesota, the consequences — including delayed abortions, missed cancer visits, fewer people getting birth control — will be felt for a long time

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GOP Senators rail at FDA after closed-door briefing on abortion drug Republicans aren't confident the Trump administration is taking a promised review seriously.

NEW: GOP senators met behind closed doors with the head of the FDA, and emerged big mad about a lack of progress on the agency's promised review of the abortion drug mifepristone. Hawley called it a "dead end" and wants Congress to step in and roll back access. www.politico.com/live-updates...

ICE fears put pregnant immigrants and their babies at risk Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for their health — and the health of their pregnancies.

We wrote last fall about how the sensitive location policy is endangering pregnant immigrants.

Doctors told us many are having worse outcomes — including preterm labor — bc they can't safely get prenatal care. One was more than 20 weeks pregnant when she finally got care for a molar pregnancy.

Health and legal orgs want Congress to protect "sensitive locations" — e.g. churches, medical clinics, child care facilities — from ICE raids as part of a DHS deal.

Trump rescinded the sensitive location protection. It's why many — including pregnant immigrants — are skipping basic medical care.

some of us though this game was great even in the first half!!!

nothing says true love like jags super bowl!!!!!!!!

Insulting the intelligence of readers never works well

the best part of book tour was coming back to see a smart, thoughtful review in the Post, from a critic who thought an abortion book was worth writing about. this is all just so stupid.

just an awful day for journalism, for the people of dc who deserve a great paper, and the remarkable post employees who gave us that for so long

A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."

bean ballet incoming

Fear of ICE is keeping pregnant immigrants in Minnesota from critical care Health care providers in Minnesota said pregnant patients are having more complications linked to stress. But fear of immigration agents is keeping them from prenatal care.

Citing fear of ICE, pregnant immigrants in Minnesota are

-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food

Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early

Fear of ICE is keeping pregnant immigrants in Minnesota from critical care Health care providers in Minnesota said pregnant patients are having more complications linked to stress. But fear of immigration agents is keeping them from prenatal care.

Six providers in the Twin Cities area said no-show rates have increased for prenatal visits, which are essential in detecting, treating and preventing complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and even stillbirth. @shefali.bsky.social for @19thnews.org.

Tomorrow will mark a month since Cecil has seen her children. She is still detained in Louisiana and does not know what will happen to her.

Minnesota targeted by federal government over trans girls in sports The notice comes as the Trump administration faces a substantial backlash to its immigration enforcement in the state, which has led to the shooting deaths of two Minnesotans.

The Trump administration on Monday targeted Minnesota schools, saying they have violated federal law by allowing transgender girls to play sports with their peers.

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."

MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic members of the Minnesota Congressional delegation issued the following joint statement in response to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man, a U.S. citizen, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis: “Federal agents including ICE and Border Patrol who are roaming Minnesota’s streets must leave our state immediately. The presence of masked, militarized federal agents is not making our communities safer — it is making them less safe. It is leading to increased danger and violence. “We call on Republicans to speak up for the safety of all Minnesotans. Silence is complicity. “Minnesotans have every right to be angry, but we must continue to show the world our North Star — our values of respect and dignity for everyone in our community — through peaceful protest.”

New joint statement from Democratic members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation calls for ICE/CBP officers to leave the state “immediately” and for Republicans to “speak up for the safety of all Minnesotans”

Journalists in Minneapolis are working nonstop to inform us about the horrific violence being inflicted in upon their city, their state and our country — all while living through it in their communities. @mprnews.org has been invaluable.

It’s a good day to support their work

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A pregnant mother in ICE detention says she’s bleeding — and hasn’t seen a doctor in weeks Cecil Elvir-Quinonez, who is still breastfeeding her youngest child, is awaiting deportation in a Louisiana ICE facility states away from her family and children.

Stories like this one are also part of reporting on reproductive health policy, and I really appreciate The 19th’s coverage of how a supposedly pronatalist administration is disrupting essential pregnancy care and separating families
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A pregnant mother in ICE detention says she’s bleeding — and hasn’t seen a doctor in weeks Cecil Elvir-Quinonez, who is still breastfeeding her youngest child, is awaiting deportation in a Louisiana ICE facility states away from her family and children.

“I’ve been telling them I’ve been having cramps and they told me I have to have a referral to see the doctor,” Cecil Elvir-Quinonez told me. “I’ve been telling them every day, and they just say I have to wait.”

She hasn’t seen her kids — a 5 year old and an infant — in weeks.

Sign at ACE that says “limit of 2 bags of ice melt, shovels, and sleds per customer”

dawn of the dead (2026)

need a needle for whether it will be safe to drive from dc to pittsburgh for a wedding this weekend

but it is very silly to nominate F1 and not It Was Just an Accident. imho.

Jesse Plemons, you’ll always be best actor to me

It’s always time!!!!!