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'That 70s Show' Star Danny Masterson Is Convicted of 2 Counts of Rape

The actor and Scientologist was accused of raping three women—all former members of the "church"—between 2001 and 2003, at the height of his fame.

Audra Heinrichs

Politics

Meghan McCain Declares Her Toddler Kids Will Attend ‘Woke College’ Over 'My Dead Body'

There are a lot of jokes to be had at the extremism of McCain's declaration, but overall, I'm just left feeling very, very sad for her two young daughters.

Kylie Cheung

Politics

Trump Is Now Openly Feuding With 2 of His Former White Women Accomplices

He called his beloved former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany "milktoast" and is apparently spreading rumors about transphobic lawyer Jenna Ellis' marital life.

Kylie Cheung

Abortion

Tennessee Woman Denied Abortion for Ectopic Pregnancy Was Left Infertile

“I didn’t want the hysterectomy," she told ABC. "But they said that was the only way that they could stop the bleeding to help me, so I didn’t have a choice."

Kylie Cheung

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Olivia Holt Didn’t Originally Get the Part of Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’

Betsy Wolfe Reveals the ‘Most Embarrassing Thing That’s Ever Happened' to Her on Stage

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Bob the Drag Queen on Anti-Trans Bills: 'We Are Inherently Rebellious People’

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Tennessee Woman Denied Abortion for Ectopic Pregnancy Was Left Infertile

“I didn’t want the hysterectomy," she told ABC. "But they said that was the only way that they could stop the bleeding to help me, so I didn’t have a choice."

Kylie Cheung

Abortion

Doctor Who Gave Abortion to 10-Year-Old Rape Victim Receives $3,000 Fine, Letter of Reprimand

Indiana's Medical Board—appointed by the state's anti-abortion governor—said Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated privacy laws by talking to the media, which is legal.

Kylie Cheung

Abortion

Louisiana Wants to Issue 'Commemorative Certificates' for Miscarriages

The document, a Republican-proposed idea, would include a “disclaimer” that this is not actually a birth certificate and “has no legal effect.”

Caitlin Cruz

Abortion

Nebraska Teen Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Self-Managed Abortion

Celeste Burgess, 18, faces up to two years in prison for taking abortion pills and burying a stillborn fetus in 2022. Her mother faces eight years.

Susan Rinkunas

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WH Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Trans Youth: ‘These Are Our Kids, They Belong to All of Us'

At the annual GLAAD Awards on Saturday, the first Black and openly queer press secretary spoke to Jezebel about the "devastating" rise in anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

Emily Leibert

Biden Administration

We Don’t Need the ‘Ted Lasso’ Cast to Raise Our Awareness of Mental Health

When will we finally take the leap from celebs telling us to go to therapy, to actual policy change that addresses why so many people are struggling?

Kamala Harris Introduces Herself Respectfully and Conservatives Throw a Fit

The vice president was following protocol at an event honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Kady Ruth Ashcraft

Biden Administration

After Nearly 2 Years, Biden Has Reversed (Most of) Trump's Terrible Title IX Policies

President Biden pledged to reverse Betsy DeVos's campus sexual assault policies immediately. Student survivors have been demanding action for years.

Kylie Cheung

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This $30 Light-up Makeup Case Is Basically a Portable Dresser

Overpack to your heart's content: this makeup and jewelry bag is only $30.

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Dianne Feinstein's Condition Was Reportedly Worse Than Her Team Let On

The New York Times reports that the senator's shingles had escalated into a case of encephalitis, which is essentially brain swelling.

Caitlin Cruz

Congress

John Fetterman Says His Depression Was Worst at the Height of His Political Success

"I wasn’t thinking about self-harm, but I was firmly indifferent to living," Fetterman told People in his first interview since returning to the Senate.

Caitlin Cruz

Congress

Jim Jordan Is in New York Trying to Paint DA Alvin Bragg As 'Anti-Victim,' Ironically

Jordan, who reportedly overlooked the sexual abuse of male wrestlers at Ohio State, is the last person who should be calling anyone "soft on crime."

Caitlin Cruz

Congress

Tommy Tuberville Won't Promote Hundreds of Military Members Because He's Mad About Abortion

The Republican is holding up the Senate confirmations over a new Pentagon policy that gives service-members three weeks of PTO to travel for an abortion.

Caitlin Cruz

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'That 70s Show' Star Danny Masterson Is Convicted of 2 Counts of Rape

The actor and Scientologist was accused of raping three women—all former members of the "church"—between 2001 and 2003, at the height of his fame.

Audra Heinrichs

Justice

Brian Laundrie's Mother Told Him She'd 'Show Up With a Shovel' in Newly Public Letter

Gabby Petito's parents are are suing Roberta Laundrie for withholding information after the murder of their daughter, and the evidence is shocking and damning.

Audra Heinrichs

Justice

Alabama Charges Pregnant Woman Under Law Meant for Home Meth Labs

A 24-year-old who allegedly used drugs delivered a stillborn baby and is now being held on $200,000 bail.

Susan Rinkunas

Justice

Solidarity! Orcas Are Sinking the Rich

Killer whales are attacking yachts off the coast of Spain in a very righteous revenge plot, and we have no choice but to support their cause.

Kady Ruth Ashcraft

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Jayson Boebert’s Son Called the Police to Report Him for Abuse, and the Congresswoman Intervened

In a 911 call, Rep. Lauren Boebert's sobbing son claimed his dad was “throwing” him around the house. She grabbed the phone and said her son didn't need help.

Kylie Cheung

News

Tory Lanez Loses Appeal for New Trial in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

“Please don’t ruin my life. I could be your son. I could be your brother,” the Canadian rapper reportedly begged the judge before the ruling.

Audra Heinrichs

News

Federal Judge Rules Insurance Doesn't Have to Cover PrEP Drugs, Mammograms, and Much More

The ruling on Obamacare provisions comes as we await a different conservative Texas judge's decision on the widely used abortion pill.

Susan Rinkunas

News

Melania Trump Reportedly Spends Her Days Dissociating at Mar-a-Lago

The former first lady is thrilled that people at Mar-a-Lago don’t talk about “reality” (like her husband’s looming indictment) around her.

Caitlin Cruz

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Trump Administration

I'm Sorry, But Hope Hicks' Texts From the Insurrection Are Perfect

“In one day he ended every future opportunity that doesn’t include speaking engagements at the local Proud Boys chapter,” Hicks texted on January 6.

Audra Heinrichs

Trump Administration

I Will Die Alone Before Ever Opening This Anti-‘Woke’ Dating App

Kayleigh McEnany’s sister is the new spokeswoman for a “no pronouns necessary" dating app for straight conservatives.

Georgia Election Workers Shaye Moss and Her Mom, Ruby, Deliver Moving Testimony at Jan. 6 Hearing

Moss and her mother said they received racist death threats and have lived in fear since Trump and Giuliani falsely accused them of election fraud.

Kady Ruth Ashcraft

Trump Administration

Melania Trump's Former Press Secretary Says She Can't Be Redeemed

"I was part of something unusually evil," Stephanie Grisham told New York Magazine

Laura Bassett

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Stacey Abrams on Losing an Election, Schooling John Kennedy and Writing a Children's Book

The politician, activist, and author talks to Jezebel about 20 years of Republican dominance in Georgia and growing up with her librarian mother.

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Immigration

Pennsylvania Hospital Wants to Deport an Undocumented Dominican Woman in a Coma

“If they put her on a plane, my wife is going to die,” her husband told Prism. “They haven’t even put back the piece of skull they removed from her."

Kylie Cheung