A misogynistic tragedy in Australia, “abortion trafficking” and “coercion” bills in Republican-dominated states, North Carolina’s importance in 2024, and more in news. Plus, Sani-Petty (Nike Olympics uniforms make no sense, and Meghan Markle, leave the fruit jams to the experts!).

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Show Notes

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Reeling From Mass Stabbing, Australians Ask: Was It About Hatred of Women? (NYT 4/15)

Bills related to ‘abortion coercion’ and ‘trafficking’ advance in Republican-led legislatures (NC Newsline 4/15)

It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion (The 19th 4/16)

North Carolina May Be Biden 2024’s Best Bet in the South (Intelligencer 3/12)

North Carolina candidate for governor built his brand through online vitriol — particularly toward Black women (The 19th 4/9)

Nike revealed its new Olympic kit collection for Paris 2024. (IG)

Beloved Australian Cartoon Bluey Introduces a Queer Family for the First Time (them)

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, debuts its first product

(Page Six)

Fabrics retailer Joann files for bankruptcy (CNN 3/18)

Federal pregnancy resources:

The PUMP Act

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act