Best of: Illinois is set to protect gender-affirming care. What does that look like?
To discuss how laws in Illinois and across the country are affecting transgender people, we were joined by a journalist and a panel of LGBTQ advocates.
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Best of: What does Illinois’ Reproductive Health Act actually do?
The 21st was joined by an Illinois state representative who was a lead sponsor on the Reproductive Health Act, which, among other things, made abortion access a fundamental right in Illinois.
‘It. Goes. So. Fast.’ Mary Louise Kelly on parenthood, her new book, and more
The co-host of NPR's All Things Considered joined us to discuss her new book, parenting, and more.
Illinois organization seeks to expand maternal health resources for women of color
To talk about maternal health disparities and how to end them, The 21st was joined by the leader of a maternal health organization and a health disparities researcher.
Prof. Kate Clancy on the science and stigmas surrounding menstruation
Despite the face that many people menstruate at some point in their lives, the topic still carries a certain taboo, and many myths surround it — including in the science about it. The author of new book that tackles those topics joined The 21st to discuss menstruation, the evolving science around it, and the stigmas still associated with it.
