Elisha Brown
@elishabrown.bsky.social
I write a newsletter called Reproductive Rights Today for States Newsroom.
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Elisha Brown
@elishabrown.bsky.social
· Feb 1
Lord have mercy, lot of new followers! About me:
• I write a repro newsletter for @statesnewsroom.com + I report
• Based in Durham, NC and raised in the Sandhills of SC
• Essential beat read: Killing The Black Body by Dorothy Roberts
• Open to feedback, tips, etc:
[email protected]
• I write a repro newsletter for @statesnewsroom.com + I report
• Based in Durham, NC and raised in the Sandhills of SC
• Essential beat read: Killing The Black Body by Dorothy Roberts
• Open to feedback, tips, etc:
[email protected]
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A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a young athlete: Some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide this year
A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a student athlete: These are some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide in the past year | CNN
On a cool November night in 1999, dozens of transgender people and their friends stood thousands of miles apart in Boston and San Francisco. They lit slender candles and spoke into the surrounding dar...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a young athlete: Some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide this year
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NEW: As immigration enforcement continues across North Carolina, communities are mobilizing--inside and outside formal organizing networks--to protect their neighbors:
North Carolina immigration raids expected to escalate
As the impacts of the raids quickly ripple outward from Charlotte, North Carolinians are mobilizing to stem enforcement operations in their communities
prismreports.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NEW: As immigration enforcement continues across North Carolina, communities are mobilizing--inside and outside formal organizing networks--to protect their neighbors:
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ICYMI: Members of Democratic caucus press ICE for answers on detainment of pregnant women
by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/memb...
by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/memb...
Members of Democratic caucus press ICE for answers on detainment of pregnant women
WASHINGTON — More than 60 members of the congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus Tuesday sent a letter to the head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raising “extreme concerns” about the trea...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
ICYMI: Members of Democratic caucus press ICE for answers on detainment of pregnant women
by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/memb...
by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/memb...
The new Missouri attorney general is suing the FDA over its approval of a new generic version of mifepristone, @annaspoerre.bsky.social reports. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/miss...
Missouri challenges FDA approval of new generic mifepristone in push to limit abortion
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is asking a federal court to roll back the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to approve a new generic brand of mifepristone, her first for...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The new Missouri attorney general is suing the FDA over its approval of a new generic version of mifepristone, @annaspoerre.bsky.social reports. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/miss...
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A bill regulating certain medications, which could include medication abortion drugs, was passed by the Ohio House on Wednesday by a vote of 59-28. It was just passed out of committee earlier in the day. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/19/b...
Bill regulating drugs including medication abortion pills passes Ohio House • Ohio Capital Journal
A bill regulating certain medications, which could include medication abortion drugs, was passed out of an Ohio House committee on Wednesday, on its way to a full House vote.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A bill regulating certain medications, which could include medication abortion drugs, was passed by the Ohio House on Wednesday by a vote of 59-28. It was just passed out of committee earlier in the day. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/19/b...
Do CNN and Breitbart have a partnership? Confused as to why this is a pop up.
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Do CNN and Breitbart have a partnership? Confused as to why this is a pop up.
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Despite its strong safety record, this key abortion pill is also the subject of several conflicting lawsuits. Sometimes prescribed through telehealth, mifepristone has provided abortion access across the U.S. and become a prime target for abortion opponents www.newsfromthestates.com/article/mife...
Mifepristone on trial: Where lawsuits about a key abortion medication stand
Despite its strong safety record, the abortion and miscarriage drug mifepristone has been taken to court in several conflicting lawsuits, where some plaintiffs argue the drug should be easier to acces...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Despite its strong safety record, this key abortion pill is also the subject of several conflicting lawsuits. Sometimes prescribed through telehealth, mifepristone has provided abortion access across the U.S. and become a prime target for abortion opponents www.newsfromthestates.com/article/mife...
A Texas law set to take effect next month could test the power of shield laws: It lets anyone in the state sue people involved in mailing abortion pills, from drug companies to doctors. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/shie...
Shield laws have held up so far, but a new anti-abortion Texas statute means to test them
A law set to take effect in early December gives Texans the power to sue anyone involved in mailing abortion pills to the state, from drug companies to doctors. Whether Texas’ statute can puncture oth...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A Texas law set to take effect next month could test the power of shield laws: It lets anyone in the state sue people involved in mailing abortion pills, from drug companies to doctors. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/shie...
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My colleague @elishabrown.bsky.social did a great job on this piece about shield laws, and yours truly worked up a very pretty map for it, if I do say so myself.
Democratic-led states ramp up protections in reproductive health shield laws
Shield laws that protect abortion providers and patients from out-of-state prosecutions have become a point of contention in the fight over access to abortion medication. These measures popped up in n...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
My colleague @elishabrown.bsky.social did a great job on this piece about shield laws, and yours truly worked up a very pretty map for it, if I do say so myself.
The FDA's review of mifepristone is facing heat from anti-abortion lobbyists, a federal judge, the ACLU and Senate Democrats. @sofiaresnick.bsky.social paints the picture: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fdas...
FDA’s abortion-pill safety review under growing scrutiny
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is facing increasing pressure from abortion opponents and advocates over how it regulates a drug that has become central to abortion access since Roe v. Wade was ...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The FDA's review of mifepristone is facing heat from anti-abortion lobbyists, a federal judge, the ACLU and Senate Democrats. @sofiaresnick.bsky.social paints the picture: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fdas...
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A shift in mifepristone regulation could dramatically change abortion access throughout the country, and health advocates and litigators are closely watching how the FDA justifies any changes.
By @sofiaresnick.bsky.social / @statesnewsroom.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fdas...
By @sofiaresnick.bsky.social / @statesnewsroom.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fdas...
FDA’s abortion-pill safety review under growing scrutiny
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is facing increasing pressure from abortion opponents and advocates over how it regulates a drug that has become central to abortion access since Roe v. Wade was ...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A shift in mifepristone regulation could dramatically change abortion access throughout the country, and health advocates and litigators are closely watching how the FDA justifies any changes.
By @sofiaresnick.bsky.social / @statesnewsroom.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fdas...
By @sofiaresnick.bsky.social / @statesnewsroom.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fdas...
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Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY that agents are coming to the state capital.
Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY agents are coming to the state capital.
indyweek.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY that agents are coming to the state capital.
"Women will hold 40% of seats in Virginia’s 140-seat state legislature in 2026, making it more representative than Congress." www.newsfromthestates.com/article/wome...
Women now have more representation in Virginia government. Now what?
By Daijah Hinmon/VCU Capital News Service
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"Women will hold 40% of seats in Virginia’s 140-seat state legislature in 2026, making it more representative than Congress." www.newsfromthestates.com/article/wome...
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If you are a federal employee returning to work today and are willing to share your experience, please contact amurray[@]statesnewsroom[.]com
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
If you are a federal employee returning to work today and are willing to share your experience, please contact amurray[@]statesnewsroom[.]com
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An update on one of the items in today's roundup: Ron Wyden says the final Senate deal no longer includes a ban on abortion coverage in ACA marketplace plans, something anti-abortion grops have been lobbying hard for: bsky.app/profile/wyde...
In this week's roundup: A big FDA announcement on menopause, what the recent elections mean for reproductive freedom, Kim Davis flops but efforts to undermine marriage equality continue, and fetal personhood laws continue apace.
FDA Drops Barriers to Menopause Treatment, Supreme Court Denies Kim Davis: November 10 News Roundup
Plus, what you missed on Autonomy News last week.
www.autonomynews.co
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
An update on one of the items in today's roundup: Ron Wyden says the final Senate deal no longer includes a ban on abortion coverage in ACA marketplace plans, something anti-abortion grops have been lobbying hard for: bsky.app/profile/wyde...
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For those confused by state of play on SNAP right now: You're not alone
Yesterday, *before* SCOTUS paused order telling Trump admin to send out SNAP $$, a handful of states rushed to issue full SNAP benefits to at least part of their caseload.
This includes CA, OR, WA, MI, and WI—all blue states (🧵)
Yesterday, *before* SCOTUS paused order telling Trump admin to send out SNAP $$, a handful of states rushed to issue full SNAP benefits to at least part of their caseload.
This includes CA, OR, WA, MI, and WI—all blue states (🧵)
November 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For those confused by state of play on SNAP right now: You're not alone
Yesterday, *before* SCOTUS paused order telling Trump admin to send out SNAP $$, a handful of states rushed to issue full SNAP benefits to at least part of their caseload.
This includes CA, OR, WA, MI, and WI—all blue states (🧵)
Yesterday, *before* SCOTUS paused order telling Trump admin to send out SNAP $$, a handful of states rushed to issue full SNAP benefits to at least part of their caseload.
This includes CA, OR, WA, MI, and WI—all blue states (🧵)
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OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
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BREAKING: Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown. @statesnewsroom.com story:
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying wit...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
BREAKING: Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown. @statesnewsroom.com story:
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@usdagov.bsky.social confirms it has provided this guidance to all states.
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
@usdagov.bsky.social confirms it has provided this guidance to all states.
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FYI. Buses have been free in Chapel Hill and Carrboro North Carolina for over 20 years. See: chapelboro.com/news/news-tr...
Chapel Hill Transit Marks 20th Anniversary of Fare-Free Service - Chapelboro.com
Chapel Hill Transit moved to its fare-free model 20 years ago and continues to explore ways to make transit more accessible and resourceful.
chapelboro.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
FYI. Buses have been free in Chapel Hill and Carrboro North Carolina for over 20 years. See: chapelboro.com/news/news-tr...
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Arizona abortion providers urged a Maricopa Superior Court judge this week to block a series of anti-abortion laws they claim unreasonably burden patients and violate the Arizona Constitution, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
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Doctors challenge Arizona abortion laws as unconstitutional burden on patients
Arizona abortion law challenge targets restrictions after Prop 139 as doctors testify laws burden patients and care
azmirror.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Arizona abortion providers urged a Maricopa Superior Court judge this week to block a series of anti-abortion laws they claim unreasonably burden patients and violate the Arizona Constitution, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
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New from me: Voters in NJ and VA elected Democratic women governors who vowed to protect abortion access. Dems swept the VA races, too, basically ensuring a repro ballot measure in 2026. And PA retained 3 judges bound to take up abortion-related cases. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/demo...
Democrats who back reproductive rights win key races
Despite less focus on abortion in the 2025 election, voters Tuesday supported Democratic candidates who back reproductive rights in New Jersey and Virginia, and retained Democratic justices in Pennsyl...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
New from me: Voters in NJ and VA elected Democratic women governors who vowed to protect abortion access. Dems swept the VA races, too, basically ensuring a repro ballot measure in 2026. And PA retained 3 judges bound to take up abortion-related cases. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/demo...
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A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of Agriculture contingency funds must be used to provide food assistance for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. ncnewsline.com/2025/11/01/r... By @janenorman.bsky.social #ncpol
Trump administration must restart SNAP benefits by Wednesday, judge rules • NC Newsline
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of Agriculture contingency funds must be used to provide food assistance for 42 milli...
ncnewsline.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of Agriculture contingency funds must be used to provide food assistance for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. ncnewsline.com/2025/11/01/r... By @janenorman.bsky.social #ncpol
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Mothers demand TSA follow its own breast milk and formula rules
@sofiaresnick.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/30/r...
@sofiaresnick.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/30/r...
Mothers demand TSA follow its own breast milk and formula rules • Kentucky Lantern
Despite a law allowing breast-feeding supplies on planes, moms continue to report issues with TSA security in airports.
kentuckylantern.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Mothers demand TSA follow its own breast milk and formula rules
@sofiaresnick.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/30/r...
@sofiaresnick.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/30/r...
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The people who need SNAP assistance come from varying circumstances. I spoke with a woman in rural Idaho who needed food stamps after her partner died by suicide when she was 11 weeks pregnant.
And some have pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes — which requires a strict diet to control.
And some have pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes — which requires a strict diet to control.
Losing SNAP could mean more pregnancy complications as food insecurity grows
Without action from Congress before Saturday, millions nationwide will be cut off from access to government food assistance, including those who are pregnant or have babies and young children.That pos...
www.newsfromthestates.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The people who need SNAP assistance come from varying circumstances. I spoke with a woman in rural Idaho who needed food stamps after her partner died by suicide when she was 11 weeks pregnant.
And some have pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes — which requires a strict diet to control.
And some have pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes — which requires a strict diet to control.