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On Monday morning, Texas abortion advocates and lawmakers were preparing for a public hearing on a bill that would allow wrongful death lawsuits against anyone who manufactures, mails, prescribes, or delivers abortion pills. At the same time, the architect of Texas’ original “vigilante” abortion ban filed a wrongful death lawsuit
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This story was originally written by Shefali Luthra and published by The 19th* News. A new lawsuit filed in Texas could force federal courts to weigh in on the legality of telehealth abortions, which people have increasingly used to terminate their pregnancies since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The case,
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Editor’s note: Lanae Tipton is an incarcerated journalist in Texas whose work is supported by Empowerment Avenue, an organization that seeks to increase and normalize the inclusion of incarcerated writers in mainstream publications. Back in May, through the metal-plated mesh cutouts of my cell door in solitary confinement,
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When Dr. Adil Husain finally reached the hospital in Gaza, he told the staff he didn’t mind working 12-hour shifts. They laughed. “You’re not going to survive more than four-hour bursts,” they told him. Husain, a 32-year-old emergency room doctor who lives in Dallas,
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This story was originally written by Barbara Rodriguez and published by The 19th* News. Katherine Wells still remembers finding out that measles had hit West Texas. It was late January, and Wells, the director of the Lubbock Health Department, was notified that a child from nearby Gaines County was being
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Let’s get this out of the way. There’s a lot of misinformation swirling around about gender-affirming care. Rainey Fraser is ready to clear things up. “The biggest misrepresentation right now is that trans people don't know what we need,” said Fraser, virtual services administrator for
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Steven Tamayo can sum up Kind Clinic’s HIV testing and treatment programs in just four words. “We are that girl,” says Tamayo, the clinic’s director of community health. Just look at the numbers. Between January and April, Kind Clinic helped 2,300 patients start PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
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No one does a waiting room like Kind Clinic. Disco balls, pride flags and sculptures shaped like butts line the shelves. On one sign, Madonna reassures patients about wait times. If you’ve still got jitters, just hum along to “The Rhythm of the Night,” which might be playing from
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Texas lawmakers finalized a bill to walk back parts of the state’s abortion ban this week, because, surprise, surprise, it turns out that abortion care is healthcare. The bill, sent to the governor on Tuesday, is intended to give Texans a slightly lesser chance of dying during pregnancy or
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This story includes mentions of suicide that may be triggering for some readers. Visit Mental Health First Aid for a list of resources and organizations. The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached at 988 and is available 24/7. When the Mental Health Initiative for South Asians hosted
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Texas elected officials love to talk about their commitment to protecting children. For Attorney General Ken Paxton, it’s making sure kids don’t ingest too much fluoride from their favorite toothpastes decorated with Disney Princess and Bluey characters. Paxton announced an investigation into parent companies Colgate and Proctor &
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UPDATE: May 21, 2025 The so-called “life of the mother” act to “clarify” medical emergencies that constitute exemptions under the laws, SB 31, easily passed the Texas House and will soon be on it's way to the Governor’s desk. Once the Governor has signed the law,