Garnet Henderson

2 weeks ago | autonomynews.co | Garnet Henderson

Weekly Roundup — 6 min read Welcome to the first edition of our weekly roundup! Every Monday, we’ll send you a summary of the biggest stories about bodily autonomy. We’ll also include links to pieces that Garnet or Susan have published. If you’d prefer to receive a single email every week, you can do that—we love autonomy.

2 weeks ago | autonomynews.co | Garnet Henderson

— 3 min read Welcome to Autonomy News, a new publication created and owned by two reproductive rights and justice journalists. We write about bodily autonomy and the attacks levied by politicians and activists who want to undermine it. Our work spans abortion, birth control, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, gender-affirming care, and more.

Feb 21, 2025 | rewirenewsgroup.com | Garnet Henderson |Cameron Oakes

Just in case it wasn’t abundantly clear by now—when it comes to Trump’s immigration policies: Cruelty. Is. The. Point. This week, the administration took a number of dehumanizing actions that directly target migrants, including unaccompanied minors. The efforts come amid a slew of other executive orders and administrative decisions that are quickly chipping away at what remains of the federal government. There’s a lot to cover, buckle up.

Feb 17, 2025 | dancemagazine.com | Garnet Henderson

The demands of a dance career can make family planning especially difficult. Dancers’ bodies are literally their jobs; dance schedules and finances can be inconsistent. In the U.S., the recent wave of abortion bans and restrictions, and the possibility of more constraints on reproductive health services like birth control or in vitro fertilization, have further complicated these decisions. Some queer and trans people are wondering if their legal rights to form families could be in jeopardy.

Feb 14, 2025 | rewirenewsgroup.com | Garnet Henderson |Cameron Oakes

The Trump administration found out this week that ruling almost exclusively by presidential order might not be sustainable. That is, if you believe the federal courts have a role in checking the power of the executive branch. We hope you have your at-home blood pressure cuffs at the ready. Here’s what happened in Trump administration news this week. Health and scienceRobert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.