Katie Herchenroeder
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social
Contributing writer @vanityfair.com. Journalist on politics, gendered inequality, & violence against women. Past: Mother Jones, The New Republic, VICE, + | Alum: Newmark J-School, City College of New York.
My latest in @vanityfair.com:
The court's LGBTQ books ruling opens the door for parents to challenge other books they disagree with + serves as tacit acceptance to groups that hope to use "parental rights" as a Trojan Horse for anti-trans/anti-gay/anti-abortion cases in the future.
The court's LGBTQ books ruling opens the door for parents to challenge other books they disagree with + serves as tacit acceptance to groups that hope to use "parental rights" as a Trojan Horse for anti-trans/anti-gay/anti-abortion cases in the future.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Parents Who Oppose LGBTQ Books
Ahead of Pride parades across the US this weekend, the nation's highest court overturned a Maryland public school district's refusal to allow parents to opt their kids out of sexuality and gender educ...
www.vanityfair.com
June 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My latest in @vanityfair.com:
The court's LGBTQ books ruling opens the door for parents to challenge other books they disagree with + serves as tacit acceptance to groups that hope to use "parental rights" as a Trojan Horse for anti-trans/anti-gay/anti-abortion cases in the future.
The court's LGBTQ books ruling opens the door for parents to challenge other books they disagree with + serves as tacit acceptance to groups that hope to use "parental rights" as a Trojan Horse for anti-trans/anti-gay/anti-abortion cases in the future.
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
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“For the first time, it became clear that young women today will have fewer rights than their mothers and grandmothers,” @kamalaharris.com tells @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social on Dobbs anniversary. “But even in the face of that loss, we keep fighting.”
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www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k...
Kamala Harris, Recalling “Devastating” Day of Dobbs Decision, Urges Women to “Keep Fighting”
The former vice president made a surprise visit to a conference of abortion storytellers, whose “voices,” she tells Vanity Fair, “are vital to our nation in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom....
www.vanityfair.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“For the first time, it became clear that young women today will have fewer rights than their mothers and grandmothers,” @kamalaharris.com tells @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social on Dobbs anniversary. “But even in the face of that loss, we keep fighting.”
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k...
NEW from me: Former VP Kamala Harris made a surprise Zoom visit to a conference of abortion storytellers ahead of the Dobbs anniversary.
Their “voices,” she tells @vanityfair.com, “are vital to our nation in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.”
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k...
Their “voices,” she tells @vanityfair.com, “are vital to our nation in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.”
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k...
Kamala Harris, Recalling “Devastating” Day of Dobbs Decision, Urges Women to “Keep Fighting”
The former vice president made a surprise visit to a conference of abortion storytellers, whose “voices,” she tells Vanity Fair, “are vital to our nation in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom....
www.vanityfair.com
June 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
NEW from me: Former VP Kamala Harris made a surprise Zoom visit to a conference of abortion storytellers ahead of the Dobbs anniversary.
Their “voices,” she tells @vanityfair.com, “are vital to our nation in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.”
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k...
Their “voices,” she tells @vanityfair.com, “are vital to our nation in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.”
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k...
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Jacinda Ardern Is No Longer Campaigning for Office—Now It’s for Humanity
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social speaks to the former New Zealand PM
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/j...
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social speaks to the former New Zealand PM
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/j...
Jacinda Ardern Is No Longer Campaigning for Office—Now It’s for Humanity
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the former New Zealand prime minister discusses stepping back into the public eye with a new memoir and documentary, what it was like to lead with empathy in the face...
www.vanityfair.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Jacinda Ardern Is No Longer Campaigning for Office—Now It’s for Humanity
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social speaks to the former New Zealand PM
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/j...
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social speaks to the former New Zealand PM
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/j...
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Trump administration cuts $258M program crucial for HIV vaccine fight. Public health experts say the lack of funding is expected set back decades' worth of progress against HIV.
Trump Administration Cuts $258M Program Crucial To Discovering HIV Vaccines
The lack of funding is expected to set back decades' worth of progress against HIV, according to public health experts.
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May 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Trump administration cuts $258M program crucial for HIV vaccine fight. Public health experts say the lack of funding is expected set back decades' worth of progress against HIV.
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Detained Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was finally allowed to hold his newborn son—despite the Trump administration's best efforts to stop him.
Mahmoud Khalil Was Finally Allowed To Hold His Newborn Son—Despite The Trump Administration Trying To Stop Him
The detained Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student has been in a Louisiana jail since March 8.
www.vanityfair.com
May 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Detained Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was finally allowed to hold his newborn son—despite the Trump administration's best efforts to stop him.
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“I have never done more suicide assessments than when I’ve run credit reports with clients and found coerced debt or identity theft.”
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social digs into a widespread and rarely talked about form of debt: coerced debt.
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social digs into a widespread and rarely talked about form of debt: coerced debt.
She escaped her abuser. But not before he buried her in debt.
This is how coerced debt haunts survivors of domestic abuse.
www.motherjones.com
May 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“I have never done more suicide assessments than when I’ve run credit reports with clients and found coerced debt or identity theft.”
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social digs into a widespread and rarely talked about form of debt: coerced debt.
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social digs into a widespread and rarely talked about form of debt: coerced debt.
NEW: Women across the country are victims of what’s called coerced debt—and it is ridiculously hard to crack down on.
For @motherjones.com, I spent a year+ looking at what happens when an abuser buries someone in debt as a form of domestic violence.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
For @motherjones.com, I spent a year+ looking at what happens when an abuser buries someone in debt as a form of domestic violence.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
She escaped her abuser. But not before he buried her in debt.
This is how coerced debt haunts survivors of domestic abuse.
www.motherjones.com
May 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
NEW: Women across the country are victims of what’s called coerced debt—and it is ridiculously hard to crack down on.
For @motherjones.com, I spent a year+ looking at what happens when an abuser buries someone in debt as a form of domestic violence.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
For @motherjones.com, I spent a year+ looking at what happens when an abuser buries someone in debt as a form of domestic violence.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Katie Herchenroeder
Sarah Ortiz has spent years trying to prove that her ex used her personal information to rack up $45,926 of debt in her name without her knowledge.
Unfortunately, Sarah's story isn't new.
Scores of women across the country are victims of coerced debt—and it's ridiculously hard to crack down on.
Unfortunately, Sarah's story isn't new.
Scores of women across the country are victims of coerced debt—and it's ridiculously hard to crack down on.
She escaped her abuser. But not before he buried her in debt.
This is how coerced debt haunts survivors of domestic abuse.
www.motherjones.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Sarah Ortiz has spent years trying to prove that her ex used her personal information to rack up $45,926 of debt in her name without her knowledge.
Unfortunately, Sarah's story isn't new.
Scores of women across the country are victims of coerced debt—and it's ridiculously hard to crack down on.
Unfortunately, Sarah's story isn't new.
Scores of women across the country are victims of coerced debt—and it's ridiculously hard to crack down on.
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"The first time many victims of domestic violence learn that their abuser took out a credit card in their name is when they get called by a debt collector to pay it all back." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
She escaped her abuser. But not before he buried her in debt.
This is how coerced debt haunts survivors of domestic abuse.
www.motherjones.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"The first time many victims of domestic violence learn that their abuser took out a credit card in their name is when they get called by a debt collector to pay it all back." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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So excited to share that the package @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social and I fact checked for @motherjones.com is listed a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize 😆
May 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
So excited to share that the package @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social and I fact checked for @motherjones.com is listed a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize 😆
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Scores of women across the country are victims of coerced debt—& it's ridiculously hard to crack down on.
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social reports for @motherjones.com on what happens when an abuser buries someone in debt as a form of domestic violence:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social reports for @motherjones.com on what happens when an abuser buries someone in debt as a form of domestic violence:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
She escaped her abuser. But not before he buried her in debt.
This is how coerced debt haunts survivors of domestic abuse.
www.motherjones.com
May 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Scores of women across the country are victims of coerced debt—& it's ridiculously hard to crack down on.
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social reports for @motherjones.com on what happens when an abuser buries someone in debt as a form of domestic violence:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
@katieherchenroeder.bsky.social reports for @motherjones.com on what happens when an abuser buries someone in debt as a form of domestic violence:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
As a new Trump era begins, I’m thinking about what it'll mean for violence against women and how a swell of virtual misogyny spreads into schools, offices, and bedrooms.
Writers and editors for @vanityfair.com share what's on our minds as we enter 4 more years:
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/d...
Writers and editors for @vanityfair.com share what's on our minds as we enter 4 more years:
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/d...
Donald Trump’s Inauguration: Reckoning With the Reality of Four More Years
Given the chaos of Trump’s first term, and his radical plans for the second, Vanity Fair writers and editors take stock on day one of what’s sure to be a tumultuous time in America.
www.vanityfair.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
As a new Trump era begins, I’m thinking about what it'll mean for violence against women and how a swell of virtual misogyny spreads into schools, offices, and bedrooms.
Writers and editors for @vanityfair.com share what's on our minds as we enter 4 more years:
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/d...
Writers and editors for @vanityfair.com share what's on our minds as we enter 4 more years:
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/d...
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9/11. @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social / @motherjones.com, A Running List of Politicians Talking About Making Divorce Harder
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
A running list of politicians talking about making divorce harder
On the right, there is a renewed push to enshrine family values by pushing against no-fault divorce laws.
www.motherjones.com
December 25, 2024 at 8:44 PM
9/11. @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social / @motherjones.com, A Running List of Politicians Talking About Making Divorce Harder
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Trump figured out that taking away people’s abortion rights is DEEPLY unpopular, so he said a whole bunch of things to walk back his stances, including on Comstock.
Do I trust him? No.
Am I going to do everything I can to hold him + Republicans accountable? Absolutely.
Do I trust him? No.
Am I going to do everything I can to hold him + Republicans accountable? Absolutely.
Tina Smith Sounds Off on Trump’s Antiabortion Double-Talk: “I Care About What He Does”
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Minnesota senator warns of the dangers of “zombie laws,” and explains why the president-elect “dialed back” an unpopular antiabortion crusade: “He’ll say whatever...
www.vanityfair.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Trump figured out that taking away people’s abortion rights is DEEPLY unpopular, so he said a whole bunch of things to walk back his stances, including on Comstock.
Do I trust him? No.
Am I going to do everything I can to hold him + Republicans accountable? Absolutely.
Do I trust him? No.
Am I going to do everything I can to hold him + Republicans accountable? Absolutely.
Senator Tina Smith is more interested in focusing on what antiabortion politicians are doing—not just what they’re saying.
I spoke with @smith.senate.gov for @vanityfair.com in the lead up to Trump’s imminent return to office:
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
I spoke with @smith.senate.gov for @vanityfair.com in the lead up to Trump’s imminent return to office:
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
Tina Smith Sounds Off on Trump’s Antiabortion Double-Talk: “I Care About What He Does”
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Minnesota senator warns of the dangers of “zombie laws,” and explains why the president-elect “dialed back” an unpopular antiabortion crusade: “He’ll say whatever...
www.vanityfair.com
December 23, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Senator Tina Smith is more interested in focusing on what antiabortion politicians are doing—not just what they’re saying.
I spoke with @smith.senate.gov for @vanityfair.com in the lead up to Trump’s imminent return to office:
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
I spoke with @smith.senate.gov for @vanityfair.com in the lead up to Trump’s imminent return to office:
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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Why is the ABC News settlement with Trump more complicated than it may appear?
Because it's based on New York state’s narrow definition of “rape," which has since been changed. Read about the context for @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Because it's based on New York state’s narrow definition of “rape," which has since been changed. Read about the context for @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Why the ABC News settlement with Trump is complicated
The defamation lawsuit centered on comments anchor George Stephanopoulos made about the outcome of a civil lawsuit against Trump brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.
www.motherjones.com
December 15, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Why is the ABC News settlement with Trump more complicated than it may appear?
Because it's based on New York state’s narrow definition of “rape," which has since been changed. Read about the context for @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Because it's based on New York state’s narrow definition of “rape," which has since been changed. Read about the context for @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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As @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social reported, the judge in the E. Jean Carroll case went to great lengths to clarify that while Trump's alleged actions didn't meet the state's definition of "rape," they were what people broadly understand as "rape."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
A federal judge has gone to great lengths to make clear Trump really did rape E. Jean Carroll
Why state-level legal minutiae impacts what words are used to describe the former president's criminal conduct.
www.motherjones.com
December 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM
As @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social reported, the judge in the E. Jean Carroll case went to great lengths to clarify that while Trump's alleged actions didn't meet the state's definition of "rape," they were what people broadly understand as "rape."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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And as @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social also wrote, NY wound up passing a law that expanded the definition of "rape."
When she signed the bill into law, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) recognized Carroll “for her courageous efforts to make sure justice was done.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
When she signed the bill into law, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) recognized Carroll “for her courageous efforts to make sure justice was done.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
New York state passes law that could have counted Trump’s actions as rape
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law broadening the definition of rape beyond penile penetration.
www.motherjones.com
December 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM
And as @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social also wrote, NY wound up passing a law that expanded the definition of "rape."
When she signed the bill into law, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) recognized Carroll “for her courageous efforts to make sure justice was done.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
When she signed the bill into law, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) recognized Carroll “for her courageous efforts to make sure justice was done.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Can’t get an abortion.
Can’t give birth.
What century, what country, what are we doing?
More research out of the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health (@umnsph.bsky.social) from Professor @katybkoz.bsky.social
Can’t give birth.
What century, what country, what are we doing?
More research out of the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health (@umnsph.bsky.social) from Professor @katybkoz.bsky.social
Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study Finds (Gift Article)
Labor and delivery units are losing money and struggling to find staff, in rural areas and large cities alike.
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Can’t get an abortion.
Can’t give birth.
What century, what country, what are we doing?
More research out of the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health (@umnsph.bsky.social) from Professor @katybkoz.bsky.social
Can’t give birth.
What century, what country, what are we doing?
More research out of the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health (@umnsph.bsky.social) from Professor @katybkoz.bsky.social
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Go-to defensive frame for powerful person accused of abuse is that they are the one in fact being abused; the language of witch hunts & mob justice built around this conceit....
I just heard Megyn Kelly pose the question "do you think you're being Kavanaugh'ed" to Pete Hegseth and it just feels like a good time to repeat that I believe Christine Blasey Ford, and I believe Anita Hill, and Megyn Kelly is a piece of actual shit.
December 5, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Go-to defensive frame for powerful person accused of abuse is that they are the one in fact being abused; the language of witch hunts & mob justice built around this conceit....
Reposted by Katie Herchenroeder
A Supreme Court case that will decide whether Tennessee can ban gender-affirming care for trans youth could imperil the ability of all Americans to make health care decisions.
The outcome depends on how far the court is willing to stretch its ruling that overturned federal abortion rights.
The outcome depends on how far the court is willing to stretch its ruling that overturned federal abortion rights.
How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans
The stakes in United States v. Skrmetti are even higher than most Americans realize. If the court rules to keep the ban on gender-affirming care in place, the consequences could be wide-reaching.
19thnews.org
December 3, 2024 at 1:38 AM
A Supreme Court case that will decide whether Tennessee can ban gender-affirming care for trans youth could imperil the ability of all Americans to make health care decisions.
The outcome depends on how far the court is willing to stretch its ruling that overturned federal abortion rights.
The outcome depends on how far the court is willing to stretch its ruling that overturned federal abortion rights.
Reposted by Katie Herchenroeder
Israel has broken the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon "approximately 100" times since the truce went into effect last Wednesday.
www.cnn.com/2024/12/02/m...
www.cnn.com/2024/12/02/m...
After days of Israeli strikes, Hezbollah hits back, each accusing the other of ceasefire violations | CNN
Israel has carried out daily strikes in Lebanon since Thursday, the day after a ceasefire went into effect. On Monday, Hezbollah fired two projectiles, which landed in an open area, according to the I...
www.cnn.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Israel has broken the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon "approximately 100" times since the truce went into effect last Wednesday.
www.cnn.com/2024/12/02/m...
www.cnn.com/2024/12/02/m...
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About the Lebanon ceasefire Biden is so pleased with — CNN just reported that "Israel has violated that ceasefire about 100 times."
December 2, 2024 at 6:36 PM
About the Lebanon ceasefire Biden is so pleased with — CNN just reported that "Israel has violated that ceasefire about 100 times."