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For the sixth time in our organization’s history, we were named finalists for journalism’s highest honor: The Pulitzer Prize.

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** Alabama’s Threats to Prosecute Abortion Helpers
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The Yellowhammer Fund’s turquoise and pink bus, named “Repro Raven,” carries free reproductive health supplies. CREDIT: Charity Rachelle/Produced with support from the Magnum Foundation and Commonwealth Fund

In August 2022, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall made a guest appearance on a local conservative talk radio show. It was two months after the US Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, and abortion was now illegal in Alabama. And Marshall addressed rumors that he planned to prosecute anyone helping people get abortions out of state.

“If someone was promoting themselves out as a funder of abortion out of state,” Marshall explained to the host, “then that is potentially criminally actionable for us.”

This particular threat launched an epic legal battle with implications for some of the most basic American rights: the right to travel, the right to free speech, the right to give and receive help.

This week on Reveal, reporter Nina Martin spends time with abortion rights groups in Alabama, following how they’ve adapted to one of the nation’s strictest anti-abortion policies—and evolved their definition of help.
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** Nikole Hannah-Jones: Trump Is Erasing Black History
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President Donald Trump’s second term has swung a wrecking ball at diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs throughout the country. Few writers seem better suited to explain this unique moment in America than Nikole Hannah-Jones.

A New York Times journalist and Howard University professor, Hannah-Jones has spent years studying and shaping compelling—and at times controversial—narratives about American history. In 2019, she created The 1619 Project, a series of stories and essays that placed the first slave ship that arrived in Virginia at the center of the US’ origin story. Today, the Trump administration is pushing against that kind of historical reframing while dismantling federal policies designed to address structural racism. Hannah-Jones says she’s been stunned by the speed of Trump’s first few months.

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** 🏆 Ending on a Good Note
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We had a big week: In addition to our Pulitzer nod, we also learned recently that our documentary film The Grab ([link removed]) was nominated for four Emmy Awards ([link removed]) . If you haven’t seen it yet, you can stream it on most of the popular streaming platforms ([link removed]) . We are honored that the Emmys continue to recognize the critical documentary and film work of our CIR Studios ([link removed]) team.
This issue of The Weekly Reveal was written by Kate Howard and edited by Nikki Frick. If you enjoyed this issue, forward it to a friend ([link removed]) . Have some thoughts? Drop us a line (mailto:[email protected]) with feedback or ideas!

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