Roxy Szal

A sickening milestone marked today: At least 12 women have died because of delayed care due to abortion bans. Ciji Graham was a 34-year-old mother. A police officer. Newly pregnant. Her heart rate was 192 ... yet she was sent home. How many more women have to die? msmagazine.com/2024/11/04/w...

The Election Protection Hotline—866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)—is run by a national, nonpartisan coalition. Call or text with any voting questions or problems. You can contact the hotline while you are still at your polling place. msmagazine.com/2026/10/21/l...

An unexpected problem at the polls shouldn’t cost you your voice. Here’s what to ask, what to document and where to get help.

The ELECTION PROTECTION HOTLINE! I just programmed this number into my smart phone in case I or anyone else may need assistance while voting. 866-687-8683 msmagazine.com/2026/10/21/l...

Whether you’re voting early, mailing your ballot or planning to head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, here are some of our favorite, free, easy-to-use resources to help you get ready.

Thanks to @msmagazine.com for this thoughtful writeup of my book, which comes out on Tuesday. "The collateral damage of abortion restrictions is proving vast and pervasive."

Consider these eight free, trusted resources your go-to guide for voting in the 2026 midterms.

As the U.S. turns 250 years old, we're reflecting on who actually built it. Explore FEMINIST 250, an online initiative from Ms. reflecting on the semiquincentennial of US democracy from a feminist perspective—continuing through April 16:

"The space of fertility will humble you instantly—because there is no such thing as working harder. The universe is indifferent toward how much you want something."

I'm happy to share with you the new launch of a @msmagazine.com series on "Founding Feminists" that I guest-edited to mark this 250th anniversary year:

in which I answer common questions about what the Save AMERICA and how it could affect your right to vote, including: Does a Real ID count? What if I can’t find my passport? And why are Trump and Republicans pushing so hard for this bill? msmagazine.com/2026/03/02/s...

The SAVE Act will disproportionately impact women who have changed or hyphenated their names—which is over 80 percent of women married to men.

The elimination of the program, coupled with new and dangerous policies regarding race, gender and sexuality, sets a disturbing precedent and furthers a chilling, anti-education agenda.

We’re deeply honored to be named one of Ms. Magazine’s Top Feminists of 2025! It’s a privilege to stand alongside so many brave, determined feminists whose collective work continues to push boundaries, care for communities, and expand what’s possible for us all. Thank you, @msmagazine.com 💜#Feminism

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' has received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations! Revisit @profjch.bsky.social's exploration of the film's ancestral magic and feminist resistance:

Federal civil rights protections for students are being gutted. Check out my piece today in @msmagazine.com msmagazine.com/2026/01/28/d...

'The Moral Property of Women': Mifepristone, Fibroids and the Stakes of Suppressed Science Mifepristone is more than just an abortion pill. From fibroids to miscarriage care, its medical promise has been sacrificed to antiabortion politics. 📰 msmagazine.com/2026/01/20/t...

Protection isn’t the only way that gendered narratives mobilize violence. What we are seeing in Minnesota is also about punishment. From our colleagues at @msmagazine.com:

I was delighted to see our friends at @msmagazine.com republish a story from Bolts today. In case you missed it, it’s on a bill in Massachusetts that’d help incarcerated survivors of domestic violence. msmagazine.com/2026/01/30/m...

As countries across Europe roll out national programs to confront misogyny in schools, the United States still lacks a coordinated response.

Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end in sight. Via @propublica.org: www.propublica.org/article/ice-...

Menopause is having a cultural moment. But there's more to movement building than provocative headlines and star power. In collaboration with @omisadeburneyscott.bsky.social's Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, we're flipping the script on menopause for our latest Women & Democracy project:

Last week's piece by @kwanetaharris.bsky.social was so impactful that we got a reprint request from @msmagazine.com -- our first reprint!! Read Kwaneta on how the state becomes you abuser in prison at the link:

Convo Reads: "Mifepristone is more than just an abortion pill. From fibroids to miscarriage care, its medical promise has been sacrificed to antiabortion politics." Story by @msmagazine.com.

The story of menopause will remain incomplete until research and care are guided by the lived experiences of those who go through it. From @mclemoremr.bsky.social:

Imagine a future where moms aren't financially punished for having + caring for their children. Countries like Denmark model what's possible with supportive policies like paid leave and childcare – it's past time for the U.S. to catch up. @msmagazine.com: msmagazine.com/2026/02/13/c...

Thrilled to have been interviewed by @msmagazine.com for Jaime Patel's series on "Redfining Power: How Indian-American Women Are Rewriting the Rules of Leadership, Identity, and Care" msmagazine.com/2026/02/17/f...

A gripping portrait of a Juárez factory worker who becomes an avenger after systemic violence against women goes unpunished, The Huntress (or La Cazadora) explores how myth, motherhood and desperation collide in a city where justice is scarce. msmagazine.com/2026/02/08/s...

Nobody has really focused on the 63 million women voters over the age of 50. If ever there were a moment to mobilize them, it's now. msmagazine.com/2026/02/20/m...

As pundits dissect elite corruption, they’ve largely sidelined the experts who understand the deeper cultural roots of sexual exploitation and male peer complicity.

The Hawleys’ latest project seeks to move the antiabortion fight beyond the courts and into culture, elections and state legislatures. msmagazine.com/2026/02/18/j...

Very important interview. msmagazine.com/2026/02/17/f... "I asked her what she sees when she watches footage of current ICE operations. She didn’t offer a comparison to her counterintelligence days. She offered something more damning: a list of violations of the agency’s own rules." 👇👇

Did you change your name after getting married? Stephen Miller and MAGA Republicans have a plan for you. msmagazine.com/2026/02/09/s...

“From a survivor’s point of view, what should happen now is pretty clear. It starts with centering victims as a group of people to protect—not the politicians." #BelieveSurvivors https://msmagazine.com/2026/02/05/survivor-reactions-epstein-files-redactions/

WAKE UP CALL: Too many people wrongly believe that Trump is done attacking abortion. But in his 1st year back in office, his admin has harshly gone after access, even in states where abortion is legal, and already we've seen a reduction of abortion clinics in the U.S. This cannot be ignored!

Ciji Graham was at risk of heart failure, and was denied urgent treatment. Days later, she died.

Join us, Guttmacher and Ms. Magazine on Feb. 17 to hear from @michelebgoodwin, Kelly Baden, and Renee Bracey Sherman on how mis- and disinformation are reshaping the sexual and reproductive health landscape—and how to navigate and disrupt those information systems. RSVP: ​​https://ow.ly/WRGq50XWSaK

A sprinkle of bioethics to ponder as the country reckons with the violent start to 2026. #medsky msmagazine.com/2026/01/09/r...

On Jan 14, anti-abortion members of the US Senate will hold a hearing on the safety of #MedicationAbortion. In reality, it's a junk science-fueled attack on mifepristone. In @msmagazine.com, Guttmacher, @prh.org & the EMAA Project break down the false claims we expect to hear: https://gu.tt/4buBKRU

Because I couldn’t stop myself from getting involved in the Heated Rivalry discourse…. My latest, with my cool grad student, for Ms. Magazine! Off the ice relationships on HBO are great tv, but uhhh why doesn’t the NHL have a DV policy? Asking the league to do better msmagazine.com/2026/01/13/h...

Man Up author @milleridriss.bsky.social recently spoke with Jackson Katz for a two-part interview with @msmagazine.com about "the blind spot in extremism research"—misogyny's connection to political extremism and violence.

Explore a longer list of our most-read stories of the year:

In 2025, our most-read articles ranged from investigations into secret maternity homes to explorations of American masculinity—and so much more. Coming in at #10, an exploration of the case of Adriana Smith—who Georgia kept on life support as a result of the state’s strict abortion ban.

wrapping up the year with a bonus ep of "looking back, moving forward" that explores what feminist history can offer our fight for a feminist future. featuring *the* loretta ross, ms. exec ed kathy spillar, ms. committee of scholars co-chair janell hobson, and yours truly. tune in @msmagazine.com!

If you're not subscribed to Ms. Magazine what are you even doing?!

⭐️ this interview is fantastic. if you don’t have time to read it now, bookmark it for later. i’ve already read through it twice and plan to go through it again, because there’s so much that’s important here and so much that i want to bring into 2026 as I keep fighting for my rights. @msmagazine.com

@msmagazine.com has been painstakingly covering women’s news for 50 years. “Women’s news” is everyone’s news because we all depend on the health and welfare of women. If you don’t read it, you’re literally missing half the story. This is a set of must-read news. msmagazine.com/2025/12/22/p...

More than 70 percent of hotel housekeepers in the United States are women. Their labor is the backbone of an industry that markets comfort but often denies dignity to those who create it.

2025 wasn't *all* bad... right? Here are a few feminist victories worth celebrating: msmagazine.com/2025/12/29/f...

I love this list from @msmagazine.com. A reminder that wins are still happening. And a great way to start my Sex, Gender, and the Law course off next week.