Roxy Szal
@roxyszal.bsky.social
reporter, managing digital editor @msmagazine.com, former Texas teacher.
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Roxy Szal
@roxyszal.bsky.social
· Jul 29
A Power Grab in Plain Sight: Inside Texas Republicans' Mid-Decade Redistricting Push
As Texas reels from floods, Republican leaders push a mid-decade redistricting plan at the direct urging of Donald Trump to save the House.
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Texas Republicans are bulldozing precedent to carve out 5 new seats. It’s a flat‑out power grab, gerrymandering in broad daylight.
My latest for @msmagazine.com, feat. @sylviagarcia.house.gov, @doherty13.bsky.social, @marcelias.bsky.social + @repcasar.bsky.social
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My latest for @msmagazine.com, feat. @sylviagarcia.house.gov, @doherty13.bsky.social, @marcelias.bsky.social + @repcasar.bsky.social
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"There's a reason why ICE is the largest law enforcement agency: because they're charged to make America white again."
—Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. #tribfest
—Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. #tribfest
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"There's a reason why ICE is the largest law enforcement agency: because they're charged to make America white again."
—Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. #tribfest
—Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. #tribfest
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Several members of the Berks leadership team have joined our colleagues in Texas to call attention to the escalating threats against Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and all forms of gender scholarship.
Read more here: msmagazine.com/2025/11/11/t...
Read more here: msmagazine.com/2025/11/11/t...
The Politics of 'Audit': How Texas Is Using Bureaucracy to Erase Gender Studies
The Politics of 'Audit': How Texas University Leaders Are Using Bureaucracy to Erase Gender, Queer and Feminist Studies Scholarship
msmagazine.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Several members of the Berks leadership team have joined our colleagues in Texas to call attention to the escalating threats against Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and all forms of gender scholarship.
Read more here: msmagazine.com/2025/11/11/t...
Read more here: msmagazine.com/2025/11/11/t...
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Women voters were the decisive force in the 2025 elections, driving sweeping Democratic victories across key states.
Here's what you need to know:
Here's what you need to know:
Historic Gender Gaps Shape 2025 Election Outcomes in Virginia, New Jersey and Beyond
2025 Election Results: Ballot Measures, Governor and Legislatures in Virginia, Texas, New Jersey, Maine, California, Pennsylvania, Maine
msmagazine.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Women voters were the decisive force in the 2025 elections, driving sweeping Democratic victories across key states.
Here's what you need to know:
Here's what you need to know:
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Despite growing legal threats to the accessibility of abortion pills, national networks of volunteers are working to distribute the medication, discreetly and without cost to patients.
'Mife No Matter What': Community Abortion Providers Pledge to Continue Sharing Free Abortion Pills, Even if FDA Imposes Restrictions
'Mife No Matter What': Community Abortion Providers Pledge to Continue Sharing Free Abortion Pills, Even if FDA Imposes Restrictions
msmagazine.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Despite growing legal threats to the accessibility of abortion pills, national networks of volunteers are working to distribute the medication, discreetly and without cost to patients.
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Read my take on election results for women from Georgia to NJ & VA to NYC to St Paul, Minnesota in @msmagazine.com 🗳️👏🏼🎉
In a night of firsts, two close friends and former roommates, Abigail Spanberger of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, made history—both winning their gubernatorial races.
Two Roommates, Two Governorships—and a Blueprint for Women’s Power
Abigail Spanberger of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey's wins reveal what’s possible when systems support women’s leadership.
msmagazine.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Read my take on election results for women from Georgia to NJ & VA to NYC to St Paul, Minnesota in @msmagazine.com 🗳️👏🏼🎉
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Nancy Pelosi announced this week that she plans to retire in 2027 after 39 years in Congress.
Nancy Pelosi, Feminist Icon and Political Powerhouse, to Retire in 2027
Nancy Pelosi, Feminist Icon and Political Powerhouse, to Retire in 2027. "Women everywhere: Ttay bold, keep organizing and lead."
msmagazine.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Nancy Pelosi announced this week that she plans to retire in 2027 after 39 years in Congress.
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A New York judge’s ruling reaffirms the strength of state shield laws and draws a clear line against Texas’ attempt to export its abortion ban beyond its borders. @msmagazine.com
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Foiled in Scheme to Extend Texas Abortion Ban to New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James v. Texas Attorney General to Extend Texas Abortion Ban to New York Doctor Dr. Margaret Carpenter
msmagazine.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A New York judge’s ruling reaffirms the strength of state shield laws and draws a clear line against Texas’ attempt to export its abortion ban beyond its borders. @msmagazine.com
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California just gave medication abortion providers—including mail-order pharmacies—and patients a powerful new tool.
New California Shield Law Protects Abortion Pill Patients, Prescribers and Pharmacists
New California Shield Law Protects Abortion Pill Patients, Prescribers and Pharmacists From Using Their Real Names
msmagazine.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
California just gave medication abortion providers—including mail-order pharmacies—and patients a powerful new tool.
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Important updates on the fight for gender justice in @msmagazine.com this week, including the rally ABB joined calling on Amazon to follow the law and respect pregnant workers' rights, plus abhorrent conditions for pregnant women in ICE detention facilities: msmagazine.com/2025/10/28/f...
Keeping Score: No Kings Protest Turnout Makes History; SCOTUS Threatens Voting Rights; Gen Z Women Are Most Liberal in U.S.
Feminist News / Keeping Score: No Kings Protest Turnout Makes History; SCOTUS Threatens Voting Rights; Gen Z Women Are Most Liberal in U.S.
msmagazine.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Important updates on the fight for gender justice in @msmagazine.com this week, including the rally ABB joined calling on Amazon to follow the law and respect pregnant workers' rights, plus abhorrent conditions for pregnant women in ICE detention facilities: msmagazine.com/2025/10/28/f...
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'Not Just About Abortion': Amidst Federal Attacks on Planned Parenthood, Georgia Clinics Fight Maternal Mortality and Postpartum Neglect
Clinics are centering community care, education and maternal health to protect patients far beyond abortion access
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Clinics are centering community care, education and maternal health to protect patients far beyond abortion access
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October 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
'Not Just About Abortion': Amidst Federal Attacks on Planned Parenthood, Georgia Clinics Fight Maternal Mortality and Postpartum Neglect
Clinics are centering community care, education and maternal health to protect patients far beyond abortion access
📰 msmagazine.com/2025/09/24/g...
Clinics are centering community care, education and maternal health to protect patients far beyond abortion access
📰 msmagazine.com/2025/09/24/g...
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New podcast 🎧
The Long Way Home is a five-part limited series that journeys into the heart of substance use disorders and recovery. Hosted by @michelebgoodwin this series features members from O'Neill's Center on Addiction & Public Policy.
https://msmagazine.com/drug-recovery-democracy/
The Long Way Home is a five-part limited series that journeys into the heart of substance use disorders and recovery. Hosted by @michelebgoodwin this series features members from O'Neill's Center on Addiction & Public Policy.
https://msmagazine.com/drug-recovery-democracy/
October 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New podcast 🎧
The Long Way Home is a five-part limited series that journeys into the heart of substance use disorders and recovery. Hosted by @michelebgoodwin this series features members from O'Neill's Center on Addiction & Public Policy.
https://msmagazine.com/drug-recovery-democracy/
The Long Way Home is a five-part limited series that journeys into the heart of substance use disorders and recovery. Hosted by @michelebgoodwin this series features members from O'Neill's Center on Addiction & Public Policy.
https://msmagazine.com/drug-recovery-democracy/
The U.S. continues to wage a war on its children.
NEW: Supreme Court appears skeptical of state bans on conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ kids after hearing First Amendment arguments.
Supreme Court weighs challenge to bans on conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ kids
Kaley Chiles, a Christian talk therapist in Colorado, argues that the state's ban violates her rights under the Constitution's First Amendment.
nbcnews.to
October 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The U.S. continues to wage a war on its children.
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“Recovery is not just a personal journey. It is a political one."
Explore our latest Women & Democracy offering, presented in collaboration with @oneillinstitute.bsky.social in honor of National Recovery Month: The Right to Recovery is Essential to Democracy.
Explore our latest Women & Democracy offering, presented in collaboration with @oneillinstitute.bsky.social in honor of National Recovery Month: The Right to Recovery is Essential to Democracy.
The Right to Recovery is Essential to Democracy
Recovery is a democracy issue. In honor of #RecoveryMonth, we partnered with Georgetown Law’s O'Neill Institute to explore addiction, gender justice & solutions that center dignity, equity, care & civ...
msmagazine.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“Recovery is not just a personal journey. It is a political one."
Explore our latest Women & Democracy offering, presented in collaboration with @oneillinstitute.bsky.social in honor of National Recovery Month: The Right to Recovery is Essential to Democracy.
Explore our latest Women & Democracy offering, presented in collaboration with @oneillinstitute.bsky.social in honor of National Recovery Month: The Right to Recovery is Essential to Democracy.
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On Oct. 3, 1977, Rosie Jiménez—a 27-year-old mother, student and aspiring teacher in McAllen, Texas—died after being denied Medicaid coverage for abortion.
Nearly 50 years later, the policy that killed her is still on the books.
Nearly 50 years later, the policy that killed her is still on the books.
Remembering Rosie Jiménez: How the Hyde Amendment Took Her Life and Denies Care Today
Rosie Jiménez—a 27-year-old mother, student and aspiring teacher in McAllen, Texas—died after being denied Medicaid coverage for abortion
msmagazine.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
On Oct. 3, 1977, Rosie Jiménez—a 27-year-old mother, student and aspiring teacher in McAllen, Texas—died after being denied Medicaid coverage for abortion.
Nearly 50 years later, the policy that killed her is still on the books.
Nearly 50 years later, the policy that killed her is still on the books.
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Most Americans reject using the criminal justice system to police abortion care.
Americans Oppose Criminalizing Abortion. Too Many Policymakers Aren’t Listening.
Politicians, Listen: Americans Oppose Criminalizing Abortion and State Abortion Bans That Punish Women, Pregnant People and Abortion Providers
msmagazine.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Most Americans reject using the criminal justice system to police abortion care.
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A must-read: @msmagazine.com is running an important 4-part series about the rise in anti-abortion violence under the Trump administration.
It feels especially timely this week, as conservatives try to paint the left as politically violent in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder.
It feels especially timely this week, as conservatives try to paint the left as politically violent in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Antiabortion Violence in America: A Ms. Investigation Archives - Ms. Magazine
Ms.’ four-part investigation into antiabortion violence reveals how political extremism, radicalized religion and weakened federal protections have created a climate of unprecedented danger for aborti...
msmagazine.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A must-read: @msmagazine.com is running an important 4-part series about the rise in anti-abortion violence under the Trump administration.
It feels especially timely this week, as conservatives try to paint the left as politically violent in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder.
It feels especially timely this week, as conservatives try to paint the left as politically violent in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder.
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"if we’re going to get real equality, we have to have a constitutional guarantee of equality."
for the latest episode of "looking back, moving forward," i talked to ms. executive ed kathy spillar about the promise of the equal rights amendment.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
for the latest episode of "looking back, moving forward," i talked to ms. executive ed kathy spillar about the promise of the equal rights amendment.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
‘Who Could Be Opposed to This?’: Why the ERA Is Kathy Spillar’s ‘North Star’ in the Fight for Gender Equality
‘Who Could Be Opposed to This?’: Why the ERA Is Kathy Spillar’s ‘North Star’ in the Fight for Gender Equality
msmagazine.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"if we’re going to get real equality, we have to have a constitutional guarantee of equality."
for the latest episode of "looking back, moving forward," i talked to ms. executive ed kathy spillar about the promise of the equal rights amendment.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
for the latest episode of "looking back, moving forward," i talked to ms. executive ed kathy spillar about the promise of the equal rights amendment.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
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If Mississippi mom Latisha could tell Congress one thing, it would be this: “Don’t cut benefits like SNAP or childcare. Make them stronger, because they fill the gap for working families.”
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My Paycheck Covers Rent, Lights and Food. Guaranteed Income Helps Me Dream Bigger.
In Jackson, Miss., Latisha juggles full-time work, parenting and costs. Guaranteed income program gives her room to plan for the future.
msmagazine.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If Mississippi mom Latisha could tell Congress one thing, it would be this: “Don’t cut benefits like SNAP or childcare. Make them stronger, because they fill the gap for working families.”
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With strict abortion bans in neighboring states, Illinois has become a central hub for safe abortion access.
Illinois Becomes First Midwest State to Require University Health Centers to Offer Abortion Pills
Illinois Is First Midwest State to Require College and University Health Centers to Offer Women and Students Abortion Pills and Birth Control
msmagazine.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
With strict abortion bans in neighboring states, Illinois has become a central hub for safe abortion access.
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"the expectation of equality is the most important cultural thing that we can achieve."
in the latest episode of "looking back, moving forward," i talked to trailblazer carol moseley braun about the long battle for the ERA—and why it still matters.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
in the latest episode of "looking back, moving forward," i talked to trailblazer carol moseley braun about the long battle for the ERA—and why it still matters.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
‘I’m Not Going to Tolerate Being Treated as a Second-Class Citizen’: Carol Moseley Braun Isn’t Giving Up on the Fight for Constitutional Equality
‘I’m Not Going to Tolerate Being Treated as a Second-Class Citizen’: Carol Moseley Braun Isn’t Giving Up on the Fight for Constitutional Equality
msmagazine.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"the expectation of equality is the most important cultural thing that we can achieve."
in the latest episode of "looking back, moving forward," i talked to trailblazer carol moseley braun about the long battle for the ERA—and why it still matters.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
in the latest episode of "looking back, moving forward," i talked to trailblazer carol moseley braun about the long battle for the ERA—and why it still matters.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
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Carol Moseley Braun became the first Black woman elected to the Senate after her involvement in the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. In the final episode of Looking Back, Moving Forward, more than 40 years later, she asked a simple question: “Why haven’t we gotten this right yet?”
‘I’m Not Going to Tolerate Being Treated as a Second-Class Citizen’: Carol Moseley Braun Isn’t Giving Up on the Fight for Constitutional Equality
‘I’m Not Going to Tolerate Being Treated as a Second-Class Citizen’: Carol Moseley Braun Isn’t Giving Up on the Fight for Constitutional Equality
msmagazine.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Carol Moseley Braun became the first Black woman elected to the Senate after her involvement in the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. In the final episode of Looking Back, Moving Forward, more than 40 years later, she asked a simple question: “Why haven’t we gotten this right yet?”
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"people think it’s either won, or we can’t ever do it. they’re both wrong."
i talked to @feminist.org president ellie smeal for the latest ep of "looking back, moving forward" about the history and future of the fight for the ERA.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
i talked to @feminist.org president ellie smeal for the latest ep of "looking back, moving forward" about the history and future of the fight for the ERA.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
‘It Was The Most Important Thing I Could Do’: Ellie Smeal Reflects on a Lifetime of ERA Activism—And What Comes Next
‘It Was The Most Important Thing I Could Do’: Ellie Smeal Reflects on a Lifetime of ERA Activism—And What Comes Next
msmagazine.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"people think it’s either won, or we can’t ever do it. they’re both wrong."
i talked to @feminist.org president ellie smeal for the latest ep of "looking back, moving forward" about the history and future of the fight for the ERA.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
i talked to @feminist.org president ellie smeal for the latest ep of "looking back, moving forward" about the history and future of the fight for the ERA.
read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!
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The state finds new ways to target women’s reproductive health and autonomy and inspires other states to enact their own draconian laws.
Texas Loves Its Bounty Hunters and Hates Its Women
After SB 33: "Jane’s Due Process and our partners at the other Texas abortion funds will continue to help Texans get. the abortion care they need"
msmagazine.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The state finds new ways to target women’s reproductive health and autonomy and inspires other states to enact their own draconian laws.
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell came together in Washington, D.C., united in demanding truth, accountability, and the release of long-hidden federal files. See our photos from the event:
PHOTO ESSAY: Epstein Survivors Confront Congress, Demand Transparency
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell united in Washington, D.C., demanding truth, accountability and release of federal files.
msmagazine.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell came together in Washington, D.C., united in demanding truth, accountability, and the release of long-hidden federal files. See our photos from the event: