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Rachel Wells
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Independent journalist
Founder of TNReproNews.com
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Tennessee does not fuck around. Especially when it comes to fighting for the people. I hope the country is paying attention because Aftyn Behn is going to make history in congressional district 7.
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
When I say I'm fighting for reproductive rights, I mean I'm fighting for everyone's reproductive rights: democrats, republicans, independents, and anyone in between.

Watch my full conversation with award-winning investigative journalist Lisa Rab over on TNReproNews.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Later today, I’ll be going LIVE on Substack with award-winning investigative journalist Lisa Rab to talk all things, repro rights, maternal health, and the state of independent reporting.

Join us today at 6pm CT / 7pm ET here: open.substack.com/pub/wellsrac...
October 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join us next week for an informative, therapeutic, and hysterical conversation. (If you can’t cry, laugh!)

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October 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This post is exclusively here to share the poncho I bought at a garage sale today.
October 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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October 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Sending all the strength to the women listening to this maniac and others like him since 9:30am (it's 2pm). We appreciate you showing up and fighting for our bodily autonomy! #sc #sb323
October 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A group of men debating whether a WOMAN SHOULD BE IN CONTROL OF HER BODY. I AM HAVING A MOMENT RN. www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream...
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hello, it's me. (Cardi B version)
September 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This is it. This is the winner. abortionfront.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This chart better reflects the reality of reproductive coercion. Sure, it's a simplification; it's still what they're after.
September 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I’ve spent the last hour trying to put the SC S.B. 323 proposed language to ban birth control into an easy to understand visual flow chart. I asked my husband if it made sense and he said no. Fine. Then he proposed this simple chart instead, which, yes, is actually correct.
September 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Trump admin is finally saying it out loud: they believe birth control is abortion.

In deleted audio anti-abortion OBGYN Omar Hamada echoed the same false claim about Plan B.

Read more and hear the audio at TNReproNews.com

#tnrepronews #abortionrights #birthcontrol #tnleg #ivf #contraception
September 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Sorry, not sorry but there will be media attention. You will not come for our rights without us talking about it and fighting back.

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#tnleg #repro #reproductiverights #tnrepronews
September 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
From the mind of our newest TN gubernatorial candidate. #tnleg #reproductivehealth #reprorights
September 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I've received support from conservative Republicans, middle-aged men in deep red states, doctors outside the U.S., and people trying to educate family members with different views.

We are more united than they want us to think.
July 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
To those doubting my journalistic integrity, let me be abundantly clear. If this reporting isn't satisfactory for your newsroom or personal edification, you are on the wrong side of history.
July 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Can you please help me get this story out? Please share, email, text, Signal, sky write, snail mail everyone you know. This is the first, but it won’t be the last. wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w...
July 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“The fear for me is if something happens, I can’t guarantee that the provider I see is going to value my life over the life of this fetus,” she said. “And while we do very, very much want this baby, I have one here already who very, very much relies on me.” wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w...
July 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I’m PROUDLY wearing my Abortion Everyday merch in Nashville and haven’t gotten any compliments yet. Just know, if I see you and you see this and you’re silent, you’re on the wrong team and I will stand here longer to make you uncomfortable.
July 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you wanna know how this bill is going to decimate reproductive healthcare in Tennessee, here ya go.
July 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Mayday Health is in Tennessee this week reminding everyone abortion pills are still available by mail even in a total abortion ban state. My latest four Nashville Banner. nashvillebanner.com/2025/04/24/m...
April 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Rep. Gloria Johnson is presenting her bill now. It would protect contraception and abortion in the state. “Women need to be able to determine when they want a family—not with the legislature.” #tnleg @votegloriaj.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Right now the TN House Population Health Subcommittee is meeting and will discuss a prominent IVF bill that could destroy the fertility treatment in the state. #ivf #tnleg
March 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The #tnleg will hear a bill in the house today regarding IVF. The bill would seek to make a contract between the state, the patient and the doctor, remove all genetic testing and limit the amount of eggs to be fertilized and require custodial care plans for “abandoned embryos.” Horrific.
March 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM