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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · 18d

I use to work in anti-hunger policy. These SNAP cuts are incredibly grim, and will dramatically increase hunger nationwide if states are not able to make up the difference. This is also deeply inefficient--$1 in SNAP generates $1.50 in economic activity.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...

States Grapple With Fundamental Change in Food Stamps

www.nytimes.com

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Aug 18

You are so kind @jrabrams.bsky.social , and thank you for the incredibly helpful feedback!!

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hi all, I am on the legal academic job market this year. My job talk paper focuses on pronatalism in tort law, and the complexity of claims seeking recourse for deprivation of abortion in light of Dobbs. Happy to send it upon request, feedback is always welcome!

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Jun 27

"For example, if a student asserts that two men cannot get married, the guidance document encouraged teachers to respond by saying: 'When people are adults they can
get married. Two men who love each other can decide they
want to get married.'" But that is just...an accurate explanation of the law.

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Jun 27

The majority opinion in Mahmoud uses this example to allege that the school board's curriculum burdens free exercise:

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Jamal Greene @jamalgreene.bsky.social · Jun 27

If the Supreme Court thinks universal injunctions are unconstitutional, to wait until *now* to say that, in this of all cases, with this of all presidents, is a devastating indictment of both its impartiality and its prudence.

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Jessica Clarke @jessicaclarke.bsky.social · Jun 18

Today's Skrmetti opinion is devastating to transgender children and families who live in states with cruel laws barring gender affirming care. But it is very important to recognize this opinion does not give private entities, legislatures, or the President carte blanche to discriminate! 1/x

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Laura Portuondo @lauraportuondo.bsky.social · Jun 18

This reasoning suggests that overt gender stereotyping is almost always permissible under sex equality law. It is shocking and inconsistent with precedent.

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Jun 18

I'm still reading Skrmetti, but what a horrifying opinion. And to use Geduldig--an opinion that Melissa Murray, Reva Siegel, Serena Mayeri, and others have shown was superseded by Virginia, Hibbs, etc.--is just awful and wrong. This is devastating for trans kids.

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Jun 16

Congratulations Brian! Excited to read it!

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ProPublica @propublica.org · May 5

JUST IN: ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, which exposes the fatal consequences of abortion bans, has won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

This is the second consecutive year we’ve been awarded this distinction and our eighth Pulitzer: www.propublica.org/series/life-...

Pulitzer Prizes Public Service Winner: ProPublica. Image (right) displays headline that reads: Their States Banned Abortion. Doctors Now Say They Can't Give Women Potentially Lifesaving Care.

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 2

Trump's nominee for OLC is extremely concerning for anyone worried that OLC will rescind and reissue its memo regarding the Comstock Act...

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...

Trump to Pick Ohio’s Solicitor General for Top Justice Department Legal Post

T. Elliot Gaiser will be nominated to lead the influential Office of Legal Counsel, a department official said.

www.nytimes.com

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

And: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/h...

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

For more information, please read the following excellent reporting: jessica.substack.com/p/title-x-fu...

BREAKING: The Trump Administration Freezes $35 Million in Title X Funding Tomorrow

The attack will leave eight states without ANY federal family planning dollars

jessica.substack.com

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

2.) As part of the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D., the administration is cutting off funding for contraception and other reproductive healthcare in 31 countries. Without that funding, Guttmacher Institute estimates that 34,000 women could die from preventable maternal deaths each year

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

1.) The administration is freezing $35 million in Title X funding. Title X provides affordable reproductive healthcare for low-income people in the U.S., including but not limited to cancer screenings, birth control, & STI testing. Accessing reproductive healthcare should not depend on your income.

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

Amidst so many alarming developments, please also remember that the Trump administration has been deeply restricting reproductive autonomy both in the United States and throughout the world. Two important, awful updates to pay attention to in reproductive justice and reproductive rights

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

And: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/h...

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The United States was a key supplier of contraceptives in many developing countries. The Trump administration has ended that support.

www.nytimes.com

Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

For more information, please read the following excellent reporting:
jessica.substack.com/p/title-x-fu...

BREAKING: The Trump Administration Freezes $35 Million in Title X Funding Tomorrow

The attack will leave eight states without ANY federal family planning dollars

jessica.substack.com

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

2.) As part of the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D., the administration is cutting off funding for contraception and other reproductive healthcare in 31 countries. Without that funding, Guttmacher Institute estimates that 34,000 women could die from preventable maternal deaths each year.

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

1.) The administration is freezing $35 million in Title X funding. Title X provides affordable reproductive healthcare for low-income people in the U.S., including but not limited to cancer screenings, birth control, & STI testing. Accessing reproductive healthcare should not depend on your income.

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The Women's Game @womensgamemib.bsky.social · Mar 14

NWSL season is the best season 😌

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Mar 12

Congratulations @lauraportuondo.bsky.social ! As you know I think this piece is excellent and so important, particularly right now

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Mar 11

I can't wait to read this!

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Gemma Donofrio @gemmadonofrio.bsky.social · Mar 10

These cuts would be pretty devastating for D.C. residents.

Alex Taliadoros @alexctaliadoros.bsky.social · Mar 10

“A federal spending bill from House Republicans could have a drastic impact on DC’s budget, potentially leading to about $1 billion in overnight cuts impacting everything from the city’s law enforcement to schools, according to DC officials.”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

GOP spending bill would lead to $1 billion in D.C. cuts, city officials say

The bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown would make D.C. revert to its 2024 spending. City officials fear cuts to police, schools and other services.

www.washingtonpost.com

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