Garnet Henderson
@garnethenderson.com
Cofounder @autonomynews.co. Investigative reporter and researcher: abortion, reproductive justice, disinformation.
Seen in The Nation, ELLE, Scientific American, WIRED, and more. Wyoming-born New Yorker.
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This may be the latest in the day we've ever gotten our @autonomynews.co roundup out, but in our defense, it's packed to the gills
An Onslaught of Lawsuits and State Legislation: February 9 News Roundup
Plus, what you missed on Autonomy News last week.
www.autonomynews.co
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
This may be the latest in the day we've ever gotten our @autonomynews.co roundup out, but in our defense, it's packed to the gills
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Just read this - a couple more points to make with Nexplanon especially getting a REMS slapped on it: a) it gives insurances an excuse to deny and reject claims in favor of other types of birth control and b) it limits the likelihood of a generic being created. And yall - these are VERY expensive.
The biggest barriers to reproductive healthcare often sound inane and boring, which helps them fly under the radar. Behind this snooze of a regulatory change is a long history of paternalism at the FDA, including and perhaps especially under Democratic administrations, in fact:
The FDA Quietly Slapped More Restrictions on the Birth Control Implant
The agency recently approved Nexplanon for up to five years of use—but it also imposed extra regulations that leave some providers worried.
www.autonomynews.co
February 9, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Just read this - a couple more points to make with Nexplanon especially getting a REMS slapped on it: a) it gives insurances an excuse to deny and reject claims in favor of other types of birth control and b) it limits the likelihood of a generic being created. And yall - these are VERY expensive.
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The biggest barriers to reproductive healthcare often sound inane and boring, which helps them fly under the radar. Behind this snooze of a regulatory change is a long history of paternalism at the FDA, including and perhaps especially under Democratic administrations, in fact:
The FDA Quietly Slapped More Restrictions on the Birth Control Implant
The agency recently approved Nexplanon for up to five years of use—but it also imposed extra regulations that leave some providers worried.
www.autonomynews.co
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The biggest barriers to reproductive healthcare often sound inane and boring, which helps them fly under the radar. Behind this snooze of a regulatory change is a long history of paternalism at the FDA, including and perhaps especially under Democratic administrations, in fact:
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February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
Glad to see a bit more coverage of the Mount Sinai/Anthem dispute, a huge and underreported story that affects the medical care of 200,000 patients, myself included
Mount Sinai, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield contract dispute could force thousands to find new doctors
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
www.cbsnews.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Glad to see a bit more coverage of the Mount Sinai/Anthem dispute, a huge and underreported story that affects the medical care of 200,000 patients, myself included
The biggest barriers to reproductive healthcare often sound inane and boring, which helps them fly under the radar. Behind this snooze of a regulatory change is a long history of paternalism at the FDA, including and perhaps especially under Democratic administrations, in fact:
The FDA Quietly Slapped More Restrictions on the Birth Control Implant
The agency recently approved Nexplanon for up to five years of use—but it also imposed extra regulations that leave some providers worried.
www.autonomynews.co
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The biggest barriers to reproductive healthcare often sound inane and boring, which helps them fly under the radar. Behind this snooze of a regulatory change is a long history of paternalism at the FDA, including and perhaps especially under Democratic administrations, in fact:
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February 6, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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The FDA recently approved the birth control implant Nexplanon for use up to five years, instead of three. But to providers' surprise, it also placed the device under a special monitoring protocol called REMS, which is infamous for the way it has limited access to medication abortion.
The FDA Quietly Slapped More Restrictions on the Birth Control Implant
The agency recently approved Nexplanon for up to five years of use—but it also imposed extra regulations that leave some providers worried.
www.autonomynews.co
February 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Don't sleep on this wonky-sounding story. An expert told Garnet this birth control news is "troubling" and asked “What else is this going to be applied to going forward? Is every reproductive health product going to be subject to this layer of scrutiny?"
NEW: Trump's FDA recently approved Nexplanon for five years of use, but it quietly added extra regulations that leave some providers worried about access. The agency imposed a REMS program that only exists for 73 other drugs—including medication abortion.
@garnethenderson.com in @autonomynews.co:
@garnethenderson.com in @autonomynews.co:
The FDA Quietly Slapped More Restrictions on the Birth Control Implant
The agency recently approved Nexplanon for up to five years of use—but it also imposed extra regulations that leave some providers worried.
www.autonomynews.co
February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Don't sleep on this wonky-sounding story. An expert told Garnet this birth control news is "troubling" and asked “What else is this going to be applied to going forward? Is every reproductive health product going to be subject to this layer of scrutiny?"
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NEW: Trump's FDA recently approved Nexplanon for five years of use, but it quietly added extra regulations that leave some providers worried about access. The agency imposed a REMS program that only exists for 73 other drugs—including medication abortion.
@garnethenderson.com in @autonomynews.co:
@garnethenderson.com in @autonomynews.co:
The FDA Quietly Slapped More Restrictions on the Birth Control Implant
The agency recently approved Nexplanon for up to five years of use—but it also imposed extra regulations that leave some providers worried.
www.autonomynews.co
February 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
NEW: Trump's FDA recently approved Nexplanon for five years of use, but it quietly added extra regulations that leave some providers worried about access. The agency imposed a REMS program that only exists for 73 other drugs—including medication abortion.
@garnethenderson.com in @autonomynews.co:
@garnethenderson.com in @autonomynews.co:
NEW: The FDA recently approved the contraceptive implant Nexplanon for use up to five years (instead of three). But it also placed the device under a REMS protocol, a special layer of regulation that could affect access.
Many providers did not yet know about the REMS when I contacted them.
Many providers did not yet know about the REMS when I contacted them.
The FDA Quietly Slapped More Restrictions on the Birth Control Implant
The agency recently approved Nexplanon for up to five years of use—but it also imposed extra regulations that leave some providers worried.
www.autonomynews.co
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
NEW: The FDA recently approved the contraceptive implant Nexplanon for use up to five years (instead of three). But it also placed the device under a REMS protocol, a special layer of regulation that could affect access.
Many providers did not yet know about the REMS when I contacted them.
Many providers did not yet know about the REMS when I contacted them.
“Why isn’t anyone reporting on this???” Because the people who are supposed to do that keep getting laid off!
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February 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
“Why isn’t anyone reporting on this???” Because the people who are supposed to do that keep getting laid off!
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A better media ecosystem is possible, but we need your help to build it
Anyway, support independent media like @autonomynews.co—the first worker-owned reproductive rights and justice publication—founded by me and @garnethenderson.com.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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I wanted to know the backstory of the executive order that defined "man" and "woman"—the foundation for the Trump admin's targeting of trans people.
So I took a deep dive into the conservative strategy & distorted feminism behind it. And I talked to the author.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
So I took a deep dive into the conservative strategy & distorted feminism behind it. And I talked to the author.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Meet the mastermind behind Trump’s definition of "woman"
May Mailman’s anti-trans crusade could threaten gender equality for all.
www.motherjones.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I wanted to know the backstory of the executive order that defined "man" and "woman"—the foundation for the Trump admin's targeting of trans people.
So I took a deep dive into the conservative strategy & distorted feminism behind it. And I talked to the author.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
So I took a deep dive into the conservative strategy & distorted feminism behind it. And I talked to the author.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Elizabeth, a 10-year-old Minnesota girl, spent a month detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, TX before her release last night w/ her mom.
Dilley now has a measles outbreak and hundreds of other kids remain detained. Elizabeth has flu-like symptoms and her mom has hives, a school official told me
Dilley now has a measles outbreak and hundreds of other kids remain detained. Elizabeth has flu-like symptoms and her mom has hives, a school official told me
Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention
Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano and her mother released from Texas facility to head back to Minnesota to reunite with her father
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Elizabeth, a 10-year-old Minnesota girl, spent a month detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, TX before her release last night w/ her mom.
Dilley now has a measles outbreak and hundreds of other kids remain detained. Elizabeth has flu-like symptoms and her mom has hives, a school official told me
Dilley now has a measles outbreak and hundreds of other kids remain detained. Elizabeth has flu-like symptoms and her mom has hives, a school official told me
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6/ The Post has lost over 375,000 subscribers in just over a year. If 10% of those readers subscribed to The 51st instead, we could hire 10 reporters and five editors, dramatically scaling our coverage of the city at this critical time. 51st.news/signup
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February 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
6/ The Post has lost over 375,000 subscribers in just over a year. If 10% of those readers subscribed to The 51st instead, we could hire 10 reporters and five editors, dramatically scaling our coverage of the city at this critical time. 51st.news/signup
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February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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"Those who were laid off include Caroline O’Donovan, the Post’s beat reporter covering Amazon"
Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post Cuts 30% of Staff, Laying Off More Than 300 Employees Including Amazon Beat Reporter
The Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is enacting layoffs that will eliminate "hundreds" of jobs.
variety.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
"Those who were laid off include Caroline O’Donovan, the Post’s beat reporter covering Amazon"
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I have confirmed the gist of this report out of federal court in Minnesota today from a source familiar.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I have confirmed the gist of this report out of federal court in Minnesota today from a source familiar.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
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And more news on the PPSE front: The affiliate has been without a leader since interim CEO Mairo Akposé resigned in late December. Now, an affiliate across the country—Planned Parenthood Los Angeles—will help manage the health centers in Georgia and Alabama. (via @georgiarecorder.com)
Planned Parenthood Southeast to be managed by LA branch • Georgia Recorder
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles said the organization will serve in an “interim leadership capacity” to support Planned Parenthood Southeast.
georgiarecorder.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
And more news on the PPSE front: The affiliate has been without a leader since interim CEO Mairo Akposé resigned in late December. Now, an affiliate across the country—Planned Parenthood Los Angeles—will help manage the health centers in Georgia and Alabama. (via @georgiarecorder.com)
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The six workers, all women, claim they were fired after advocating for PPSE services and education for patients who are LGBTQ, women, or pregnant.
They're represented by a team including Artur Davis, who helped WNBA player Dearica Hamby sue the Las Vegas Aces over alleged pregnancy discrimination
They're represented by a team including Artur Davis, who helped WNBA player Dearica Hamby sue the Las Vegas Aces over alleged pregnancy discrimination
February 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The six workers, all women, claim they were fired after advocating for PPSE services and education for patients who are LGBTQ, women, or pregnant.
They're represented by a team including Artur Davis, who helped WNBA player Dearica Hamby sue the Las Vegas Aces over alleged pregnancy discrimination
They're represented by a team including Artur Davis, who helped WNBA player Dearica Hamby sue the Las Vegas Aces over alleged pregnancy discrimination
Other outlets had reported some of the allegations against former PPSE interim CEO Mairo Akposé, but @susanrinkunas.com uncovered new details, including that Akposé wanted to halt abortions. PPSE's board had cleared Akposé of wrongdoing, but she stepped down not long after we published this story 👀
NEW: Six former employees of the embattled Planned Parenthood Southeast affiliate filed EEOC complaints alleging retaliation and discrimination in their firings. (EEOC complaints required before lawsuits)
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/iemf0...
My @autonomynews.co story on the interim CEO who fired them:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/iemf0...
My @autonomynews.co story on the interim CEO who fired them:
Embattled Planned Parenthood Affiliate CEO Wanted to Halt Abortions
Sources level new allegations against Planned Parenthood Southeast interim CEO Mairo Akposé, who remains in her role after an investigation they call a "farce."
www.autonomynews.co
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Other outlets had reported some of the allegations against former PPSE interim CEO Mairo Akposé, but @susanrinkunas.com uncovered new details, including that Akposé wanted to halt abortions. PPSE's board had cleared Akposé of wrongdoing, but she stepped down not long after we published this story 👀