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January 31, 2023

Good morning! Today we're going deep with a legal expert on the ramifications of striking down Roe v. Wade, kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month by learning what your therapist wishes you knew, and sharing tips for how to get a career makeover without quitting your job. Read on...

 

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The Supreme Court justices who voted on the future of Roe v. Wade. (KCM/Getty Images)

Unpacking the Supreme Court Shocker

The Supreme Court confirmed that the leaked draft opinion overruling Roe v. Wade is the real deal, whipping the nation into a frenzy. Here’s a look at the latest developments with expert analysis from former Solicitor General Neal Katyal.

 

An unprecedented leak: Chief Justice Roberts condemned the leak as a “betrayal of the confidences of the Court" and ordered an investigation. Top Republican lawmakers also demanded a probe, saying the leak was an attempt to intimidate the Justices. 

 

Triggered: Thirteen states have passed so-called “trigger laws” which would effectively outlaw abortion almost immediately if Roe v. Wade is repealed — and several others have signaled they could follow suit. Meanwhile, lawmakers in New York, California, and other blue states are rushing to ensure that they remain a safe haven for abortion access.

 

What else is on the chopping block? In its current form, SCOTUS’s opinion threatens other landmark rulings, like Griswold v. Connecticut, which in 1965 legalized birth control for married couples, or even Obergefell v. Hodges, which guaranteed marriage equality. “If you knock one out, you may very well be knocking the other one out,” Katyal says. 


We’ve got more insight from our go-to Constitutional law expert and former Supreme Court clerk, including his thoughts on the possible outcomes from here.

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A growing threat: Millions of women have fled Ukraine to Poland, but many of those who wish to end pregnancies face a fresh battle once there. Poland has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, and as this enlightening piece from The Fuller Project explains, reports of rape by Russian soldiers are fueling the fire.

 

Primaries: Former President Trump's record for backing the winning candidate remains unbroken in Ohio and Indiana — with former "Never Trump guy"-turned-bro J.D. Vance scooping a win in the Ohio senate primary.

 

Tale as old as time: Amid the shock of an Alabama corrections officer's disappearance with an inmate last week, criminal justice experts are pointing out that such liaisons are a "very common story" in prison environments that lack privacy and can quickly become sexualized.

 

You tell 'em: Golf fans are loving world No. 3 Lydia Ko's honesty after she explained that she needed physical therapy on the course because it was "that time of the month." Her openness highlighted how odd it is that female sports stars spend a quarter of their time with a major handicap, yet are expected to stay quiet.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're making it easier than ever to maintain your mind through a month of conversations with Kier Gaines, an incredible licensed therapist who breaks down what this work is really like. First up, he explains everything therapists want you to know before you start therapy, from how to find the right match to the rules about what's confidential — and the rare cases when a therapist would have to disclose something you've said.

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The Lighter Side

Bank account confidential: How do your finances stack up against your peers? Our friends at Ally broke down the average savings among every age group so you can see where you stand — and understand how much you need for a rainy day.

 

Fly like a butterfly: Author Leopoldo Gout told us the story behind his beautifully illustrated new book, Monarca, and how our actions can endanger the most beautiful parts of our ecosystem.

 

Fresh-faced: Give your skin an effective refresh with this highly reviewed detoxifying mask from Malin + Goetz, which you can snag for 20% right now with code KATIE20. (And that code applies to anything on the site!)

 

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