Susan Rinkunas
@susanrinkunas.com
Journalist and cofounder @autonomynews.co. Seen in: Jezebel, The New Republic, The Guardian, Slate, The Nation, Democracy Docket. WGAE Council. From PA, now in BK
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Susan Rinkunas
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· Jun 4
Hello world! We are Autonomy News, a new worker-owned reproductive justice news outlet cofounded by @garnethenderson.com and @susanrinkunas.com.
Our reporting will never be paywalled, and you can support our work with a subscription to keep it free for everyone.
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Welcome to Autonomy News
Welcome to Autonomy News, a new publication created and owned by two reproductive rights and justice journalists.
We write about bodily autonomy and the attacks levied by politicians and activists wh...
www.autonomynews.co
Good morning, internet, and welcome to a new publication that @garnethenderson.com and I have been working on for months
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Man, between all the babies and formula we’ve got trapped inside our bodies no wonder we are too precious to be trusted with our own rights. We are hot commodities.
RFK Jr: "All of the ingenuity of corporate America has not produced an infant formula that is superior in nutrition and all the qualities that we want to the infant formula that God made, which is the infant formula in a mother's breast."
December 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Man, between all the babies and formula we’ve got trapped inside our bodies no wonder we are too precious to be trusted with our own rights. We are hot commodities.
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It’s another very stacked roundup this week. But there is something fun amid all the bleak news:
Court Strikes Down Clinic ‘Buffer Zone,’ House Speaker Blocks Military IVF Coverage: December 8 News Roundup
Plus, sign up for a new annual subscription and receive a free, signed book!
www.autonomynews.co
December 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
It’s another very stacked roundup this week. But there is something fun amid all the bleak news:
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Shouldn’t this piece come with a disclaimer that, as Nuzzi said on Instagram, Lisa Taddeo “helped with the book”…?
airmail.news/issues/2025-...
airmail.news/issues/2025-...
Olivia Nuzzi and the Sport of Kings
For Lisa Taddeo, a chance encounter with R.F.K. Jr.’s bird of prey sheds new light on the controversy that launched 1,000 think pieces and journalists to eat their own.
airmail.news
December 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Shouldn’t this piece come with a disclaimer that, as Nuzzi said on Instagram, Lisa Taddeo “helped with the book”…?
airmail.news/issues/2025-...
airmail.news/issues/2025-...
Many people are saying
December 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Many people are saying
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ICYMI: A Planned Parenthood affiliate said allegations that its interim CEO harbors anti-abortion views were "baseless."
But sources tell @autonomynews.co the investigation didn't interview any former staff—or any current staff not hired by CEO. If it had, the board might have learned this:
But sources tell @autonomynews.co the investigation didn't interview any former staff—or any current staff not hired by CEO. If it had, the board might have learned this:
Embattled Planned Parenthood Affiliate CEO Wanted to Halt Abortions
Sources level new allegations against Planned Parenthood Southeast interim CEO Mairo Akposé, who remains in her role after an investigation they call a "farce."
www.autonomynews.co
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
ICYMI: A Planned Parenthood affiliate said allegations that its interim CEO harbors anti-abortion views were "baseless."
But sources tell @autonomynews.co the investigation didn't interview any former staff—or any current staff not hired by CEO. If it had, the board might have learned this:
But sources tell @autonomynews.co the investigation didn't interview any former staff—or any current staff not hired by CEO. If it had, the board might have learned this:
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Akposé fired the entire public policy team, a reckless move ahead of 2026 when Georgia will consider a total abortion ban and Ossoff seeks reelection.
The board recently said allegations against leadership or the board were without merit—but announced that national would hire a GA state director 👀
The board recently said allegations against leadership or the board were without merit—but announced that national would hire a GA state director 👀
December 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Akposé fired the entire public policy team, a reckless move ahead of 2026 when Georgia will consider a total abortion ban and Ossoff seeks reelection.
The board recently said allegations against leadership or the board were without merit—but announced that national would hire a GA state director 👀
The board recently said allegations against leadership or the board were without merit—but announced that national would hire a GA state director 👀
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The abortion fund @yellowfund.bsky.social recently announced it would halt funding and support for callers with appointments at any Planned Parenthood affiliate—not just PPSE—due to the allegations. Yellowhammer said it was already working with indie clinics most as that was better for patients
December 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The abortion fund @yellowfund.bsky.social recently announced it would halt funding and support for callers with appointments at any Planned Parenthood affiliate—not just PPSE—due to the allegations. Yellowhammer said it was already working with indie clinics most as that was better for patients
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Employees had already made several explosive allegations public, like that Akposé said in a meeting that “we talk about abortion too much.” But sources tell me she was alarmingly open to slashing abortion services:
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl... @autonomynews.co
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl... @autonomynews.co
December 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Employees had already made several explosive allegations public, like that Akposé said in a meeting that “we talk about abortion too much.” But sources tell me she was alarmingly open to slashing abortion services:
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl... @autonomynews.co
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl... @autonomynews.co
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NEW: The controversial interim CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast floated ending in-clinic abortion procedures and spoke of dropping abortion care altogether.
Leader of the affiliate serving Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi remains in her role after an investigation that sources call a "farce."
Leader of the affiliate serving Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi remains in her role after an investigation that sources call a "farce."
Embattled Planned Parenthood Affiliate CEO Wanted to Halt Abortions
Sources level new allegations against Planned Parenthood Southeast interim CEO Mairo Akposé, who remains in her role after an investigation they call a "farce."
www.autonomynews.co
December 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
NEW: The controversial interim CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast floated ending in-clinic abortion procedures and spoke of dropping abortion care altogether.
Leader of the affiliate serving Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi remains in her role after an investigation that sources call a "farce."
Leader of the affiliate serving Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi remains in her role after an investigation that sources call a "farce."
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Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
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Let's not kid ourselves: this may have CBS News written all over it but it's political propaganda masquerading as journalism. If it was legit, then real reporters would be in the anchor chair, not Trump approved Bari Weiss.
My latest:
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
My latest:
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
CBS News journalists are sidelined for network's Erika Kirk town hall
If providing news and information were the goal then journalists like Gayle King or Norah O’Donnell would be asking the questions, not Trump approved pundit Bari Weiss.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Let's not kid ourselves: this may have CBS News written all over it but it's political propaganda masquerading as journalism. If it was legit, then real reporters would be in the anchor chair, not Trump approved Bari Weiss.
My latest:
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
My latest:
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
It’s our time, ceramic tree squad
December 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
It’s our time, ceramic tree squad
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2025)
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2025)
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Hello good people of bluesky: Once again, I am a rent stabilized tenant in one of 90+ buildings set to be auctioned off because my slumlord hasn’t been paying his mortgages.
The Union of Pinnacle Tenants is seeking a delay in the auction and to have a voice in the process. Sign our petition here:
The Union of Pinnacle Tenants is seeking a delay in the auction and to have a voice in the process. Sign our petition here:
10,000 Rent Stabilized Tenants Deserve a Say Over Their Homes
The homes of more than 10,000 New Yorkers are now at stake. One of NYC's most notorious landlords, Pinnacle Group, has sent 93 buildings -- 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments -- to a bankruptcy auction....
actionnetwork.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Hello good people of bluesky: Once again, I am a rent stabilized tenant in one of 90+ buildings set to be auctioned off because my slumlord hasn’t been paying his mortgages.
The Union of Pinnacle Tenants is seeking a delay in the auction and to have a voice in the process. Sign our petition here:
The Union of Pinnacle Tenants is seeking a delay in the auction and to have a voice in the process. Sign our petition here:
And my Sunday! We have the same slumlord
Add your name and help us out: actionnetwork.org/petitions/10...
Add your name and help us out: actionnetwork.org/petitions/10...
December 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
And my Sunday! We have the same slumlord
Add your name and help us out: actionnetwork.org/petitions/10...
Add your name and help us out: actionnetwork.org/petitions/10...
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It’s been a busy day, but I want to draw your attention to this critically important paper by @jonshaffer.bsky.social and colleagues.
In it, they show that since its strict abortion ban was enacted, Texas has seen a significant increase in EMTALA violations involving obstetric emergencies.
In it, they show that since its strict abortion ban was enacted, Texas has seen a significant increase in EMTALA violations involving obstetric emergencies.
Obstetric-Related Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act Violations and No Health Exception Bans
This difference-in-differences analysis examines changes in obstetric-related Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act violation filings following state and federal restrictions on abortion.
jamanetwork.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
It’s been a busy day, but I want to draw your attention to this critically important paper by @jonshaffer.bsky.social and colleagues.
In it, they show that since its strict abortion ban was enacted, Texas has seen a significant increase in EMTALA violations involving obstetric emergencies.
In it, they show that since its strict abortion ban was enacted, Texas has seen a significant increase in EMTALA violations involving obstetric emergencies.
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Latest on Planned Parenthood SE affiliate debacle from @autonomynews.co. Whether this is targeted anti-abortion infiltration or the case of a useless board hiring an incompetent exec, PPFA & PPSE's major donors/foundation funders ought to be raising hell about it.
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl...
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl...
Embattled Planned Parenthood Affiliate CEO Wanted to Halt Abortions
Sources level new allegations against Planned Parenthood Southeast interim CEO Mairo Akposé, who remains in her role after an investigation they call a "farce."
www.autonomynews.co
December 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Latest on Planned Parenthood SE affiliate debacle from @autonomynews.co. Whether this is targeted anti-abortion infiltration or the case of a useless board hiring an incompetent exec, PPFA & PPSE's major donors/foundation funders ought to be raising hell about it.
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl...
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl...
Yes, this is an abortion fund saying on the record that Planned Parenthood Southeast was having Alabama and Mississippi patients travel to two different states to get abortion care—Georgia and North Carolina—instead of making one trip to a less restrictive state
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl...
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl...
The abortion fund @yellowfund.bsky.social recently announced it would halt funding and support for callers with appointments at any Planned Parenthood affiliate—not just PPSE—due to the allegations. Yellowhammer said it was already working with indie clinics most as that was better for patients
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Yes, this is an abortion fund saying on the record that Planned Parenthood Southeast was having Alabama and Mississippi patients travel to two different states to get abortion care—Georgia and North Carolina—instead of making one trip to a less restrictive state
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl...
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl...
Yes, this is an interim CEO of a Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit organization, reportedly not understanding how restricted grants work:
Employees had already made several explosive allegations public, like that Akposé said in a meeting that “we talk about abortion too much.” But sources tell me she was alarmingly open to slashing abortion services:
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl... @autonomynews.co
www.autonomynews.co/embattled-pl... @autonomynews.co
December 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Yes, this is an interim CEO of a Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit organization, reportedly not understanding how restricted grants work:
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You’ve probably heard about Planned Parenthood Southeast’s interim CEO, whose actions gave rise to concerns that the organization may have been subject to an anti-abortion infiltration. @susanrinkunas.com has previously unreported details today at @autonomynews.co:
Embattled Planned Parenthood Affiliate CEO Wanted to Halt Abortions
Sources level new allegations against Planned Parenthood Southeast interim CEO Mairo Akposé, who remains in her role after an investigation they call a "farce."
www.autonomynews.co
December 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
You’ve probably heard about Planned Parenthood Southeast’s interim CEO, whose actions gave rise to concerns that the organization may have been subject to an anti-abortion infiltration. @susanrinkunas.com has previously unreported details today at @autonomynews.co:
NEW: The controversial interim CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast floated ending in-clinic abortion procedures and spoke of dropping abortion care altogether.
Leader of the affiliate serving Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi remains in her role after an investigation that sources call a "farce."
Leader of the affiliate serving Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi remains in her role after an investigation that sources call a "farce."
Embattled Planned Parenthood Affiliate CEO Wanted to Halt Abortions
Sources level new allegations against Planned Parenthood Southeast interim CEO Mairo Akposé, who remains in her role after an investigation they call a "farce."
www.autonomynews.co
December 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
NEW: The controversial interim CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast floated ending in-clinic abortion procedures and spoke of dropping abortion care altogether.
Leader of the affiliate serving Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi remains in her role after an investigation that sources call a "farce."
Leader of the affiliate serving Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi remains in her role after an investigation that sources call a "farce."
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Every new word in this sentence is worse than the last
December 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Every new word in this sentence is worse than the last
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Sent out comment requests for a 👀 story that @autonomynews.co will publish on Sunday and if you’re not already on our (free) email list, it’s time to change that
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Sent out comment requests for a 👀 story that @autonomynews.co will publish on Sunday and if you’re not already on our (free) email list, it’s time to change that