What you need to know about the state of abortion in the US today
From total bans in Louisiana and Florida to new “shield laws” in coastal states, abortion access in America now depends on where you live.
Fuller’s Zsuzsanna Lippai on her year as CEO
Dear Fuller Project Community, When I joined Fuller as inaugural chief operations and strategy officer in January 2023, drawn to the organization’s emphasis on impact-driven journalism and focus on women, I expected to stay behind…
Sarah L. Webb on the signs to take a break
Taking breaks is often seen as a last resort. But rest is vital for continuity. And resentment is one sign telling us to stop.
Reporter’s Notebook: One Woman Who Dares To Speak Out
I’ve been writing for decades about America’s on-again-off-again support for the reproductive health care of women around the world, focusing on the Republican presidents who have slashed funding and jeopardized women’s lives. During that time, I’ve interviewed…
CSW69 — Women’s Rights at a Crossroads
As leaders gather for CSW69 three decades after the Beijing Declaration, will commitments turn into action, or will hard-won gains be lost?
The mission hasn’t changed: Remaining focused when all the world seems to be on fire
Amidst an onslaught of harm, we have to rethink how we go about pursuing our mission. Yet our work feels more vital than ever.
‘It’s which door she walks through’: How provider preference and hospital culture drive C-section rates
A third of low-risk women in Mississippi are undergoing surgery for their first birth — far beyond the WHO’s max rate of 15%
Women and Power: New rankings show stark geographical divide within the U.S.
To no one’s surprise, D.C. tops the list when it comes to women with power and influence. Can it withstand the new administration’s attacks?
Mississippi’s C-section problem: A third of low-risk women are undergoing surgery for their first birth
Mississippi hospitals deliver more babies (per capita) by c-section than anywhere else in the U.S.
Mississippi’s C-section problem: A third of low-risk women are undergoing surgery for their first birth
Mississippi hospitals deliver more babies (per capita) by c-section than anywhere else in the U.S.
“Wages for Housework” — new book traces history of women’s fight against working for free
In the seventies, feminists around the world fought to recognize housework as work. Today, women are still doing more than three-quarters of the world’s unpaid labor.
Skies clear up in Los Angeles, but pregnant people live on with risk of urban fires
The Los Angeles wildfires posed a serious threat to pregnant people and their babies. Despite clear skies, our reporter remains worried.
How abortion restrictions compare, state-by-state
Access to abortion in the U.S. depends on where you live. Increasingly, the South and Midwest are becoming complete abortion deserts. Our interactive map highlights six major restrictions in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Related: How a network of college students is preparing for post-Roe campuses
Related: How a network of college students is preparing for post-Roe campuses
What will a second Trump presidency mean for women? Advocates are afraid to find out.
As Trump returns to the White House, women’s rights advocates are pessimistic about what this second go-round will bring.
Republicans Take Aim at Subsidies that Help Millions of Women
Conservatives have long desired to slash programs that help with healthcare, food, housing and transportation
This vaccine has saved women’s lives. Will RFK Jr.’s attacks on vaccines reverse that?
A life-saving vaccine faces a potential threat
Women Support Harris, but the American Presidency Remains a Male Bastion
In the end, Americans chose the man whose presidency led to the undoing of abortion rights over the woman who said she would fight to restore them.
Standing Strong: The Fuller Project’s Post-Election Promise to You
The Fuller Project’s mission – and our existence as an independent, nonprofit newsroom – matters now more than ever.