Garnet Henderson
@garnethenderson.com
Cofounder @autonomynews.co. Investigative reporter and researcher: abortion, reproductive justice, disinformation.
Seen in The Nation, ELLE, Scientific American, WIRED, and more. Wyoming-born New Yorker.
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Did you know the DOJ prosecuted a New York woman for selling abortion pills during the first Trump administration?
Learn about how they could be laying the groundwork to do it again in our latest at @autonomynews.co:
Learn about how they could be laying the groundwork to do it again in our latest at @autonomynews.co:
What Was This Anti-Abortion Zealot Doing at the FBI?
Andrew Bailey has always been hellbent on eradicating abortion access. As the FBI’s No. 2, he may have set the stage for investigations into abortion pill providers.
www.autonomynews.co
September 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Did you know the DOJ prosecuted a New York woman for selling abortion pills during the first Trump administration?
Learn about how they could be laying the groundwork to do it again in our latest at @autonomynews.co:
Learn about how they could be laying the groundwork to do it again in our latest at @autonomynews.co:
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my own publication showing up in my @sill.social daily digest :') proud of us, @garnethenderson.com!!
Read the story here: www.autonomynews.co/new-lawsuits...
Read the story here: www.autonomynews.co/new-lawsuits...
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New Lawsuits Argue That Pregnant People Also Have a Right to Life
[photo of the statue of liberty]
by Susan Rinkunas • 1 day ago
Lawyers are fighting abortion bans in state court by establishing that pregnant people have a right to life and liberty—or at least self-defense.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fdfjfnhhyeo4hsmoxpeazsg/bafkreie4b4mfnzk3ri7y3ruvo2gu4sa65mq4bfavwnevzwr4shkz2a7lkq)
September 28, 2026 at 8:39 PM
my own publication showing up in my @sill.social daily digest :') proud of us, @garnethenderson.com!!
Read the story here: www.autonomynews.co/new-lawsuits...
Read the story here: www.autonomynews.co/new-lawsuits...
For our story, the FBI declined to comment on whether it is actively investigating abortion pill distributors
September 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
For our story, the FBI declined to comment on whether it is actively investigating abortion pill distributors
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NEW: The signs are everywhere that FBI and DOJ are gearing up investigate distributors of abortion pills.
While Anti-abortion zealot Andrew Bailey may be leaving, Todd Blanche is Comstock-curious and FBI Director Kash Patel recently told Josh Hawley he's open to criminal probes. @autonomynews.co
While Anti-abortion zealot Andrew Bailey may be leaving, Todd Blanche is Comstock-curious and FBI Director Kash Patel recently told Josh Hawley he's open to criminal probes. @autonomynews.co
What Was This Anti-Abortion Zealot Doing at the FBI?
Andrew Bailey has always been hellbent on eradicating abortion access. As the FBI’s No. 2, he may have set the stage for investigations into abortion pill providers.
www.autonomynews.co
September 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
NEW: The signs are everywhere that FBI and DOJ are gearing up investigate distributors of abortion pills.
While Anti-abortion zealot Andrew Bailey may be leaving, Todd Blanche is Comstock-curious and FBI Director Kash Patel recently told Josh Hawley he's open to criminal probes. @autonomynews.co
While Anti-abortion zealot Andrew Bailey may be leaving, Todd Blanche is Comstock-curious and FBI Director Kash Patel recently told Josh Hawley he's open to criminal probes. @autonomynews.co
@susanrinkunas.com and I have been working on this story for months. It was supposed to publish later this week, but that's news! Despite Bailey's resignation, it's still very relevant.
Read to learn about how the Trump admin could use criminal investigations to attack abortion access:
Read to learn about how the Trump admin could use criminal investigations to attack abortion access:
NEW: Andrew Bailey, the FBI's No. 2, has resigned. He may have set the stage for investigations into abortion pill providers.
As Trump faces pressure to restrict pills, FBI Director Kash Patel recently said he was open to criminal probes. The public wouldn't know until someone's in handcuffs
As Trump faces pressure to restrict pills, FBI Director Kash Patel recently said he was open to criminal probes. The public wouldn't know until someone's in handcuffs
What Was This Anti-Abortion Zealot Doing at the FBI?
Andrew Bailey has always been hellbent on eradicating abortion access. As the FBI’s No. 2, he may have set the stage for investigations into abortion pill providers.
www.autonomynews.co
September 28, 2026 at 6:06 PM
@susanrinkunas.com and I have been working on this story for months. It was supposed to publish later this week, but that's news! Despite Bailey's resignation, it's still very relevant.
Read to learn about how the Trump admin could use criminal investigations to attack abortion access:
Read to learn about how the Trump admin could use criminal investigations to attack abortion access:
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lmao stand by for a story from me and @garnethenderson.com
One of FBI Director Kash Patel’s top deputies is quitting after roughly a year on the job, amid mass departures and other turmoil at the nation’s premier law-enforcement agency on.wsj.com/4hgybBs
One of FBI Director Kash Patel’s top deputies is quitting after roughly a year on the job, amid mass departures and other turmoil at the nation’s premier law-enforcement agency
Andrew Bailey, a co-deputy director, is departing after roughly a year on job, amid turmoil at the law-enforcement agency.
on.wsj.com
September 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
lmao stand by for a story from me and @garnethenderson.com
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I've been following Students for Life's Kristan Hawkins around the country for months, watching her put on makeup in an airport bathroom, door-knock for candidates in a gerrymandered neighborhood, and debate survivors of rape.
It's been a wilder ride than I could have imagined.
Read and watch:
It's been a wilder ride than I could have imagined.
Read and watch:
Our Life After Roe package, appearing this week, looks at the surprising resilience of the abortion access movement—and the hardliners doubling down on their efforts to ban abortion nationwide.
First up: Kristan Hawkins, who helped kill Roe, as she fights to control the movement she created.
First up: Kristan Hawkins, who helped kill Roe, as she fights to control the movement she created.
Kristan Hawkins helped kill Roe. Now she's fighting to control the movement she created.
How the Charlie Kirk of abortion moved from the fringes to the mainstream.
www.motherjones.com
September 28, 2026 at 1:33 PM
I've been following Students for Life's Kristan Hawkins around the country for months, watching her put on makeup in an airport bathroom, door-knock for candidates in a gerrymandered neighborhood, and debate survivors of rape.
It's been a wilder ride than I could have imagined.
Read and watch:
It's been a wilder ride than I could have imagined.
Read and watch:
Gavin Newsom: I have to do some transphobia to win over Republicans
The Democratic governor of a “red” state:
The Democratic governor of a “red” state:
NEWS — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes fellow Democrats who say transgender athletes should be barred from women’s sports.
“That is not the party that we are. We start as a party of compassion and empathy.”
“That is not the party that we are. We start as a party of compassion and empathy.”
September 28, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Gavin Newsom: I have to do some transphobia to win over Republicans
The Democratic governor of a “red” state:
The Democratic governor of a “red” state:
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NEW: A Texas woman died after being denied an abortion and her family sued the state and her doctors for violating her right to life. They say the ban should be struck down.
It's one of several cases challenging abortion laws under state constitutional rights to life and liberty @autonomynews.co
It's one of several cases challenging abortion laws under state constitutional rights to life and liberty @autonomynews.co
New Lawsuits Argue That Pregnant People Also Have a Right to Life
Lawyers are fighting abortion bans in state court by establishing that pregnant people have a right to life and liberty—or at least self-defense.
www.autonomynews.co
September 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
NEW: A Texas woman died after being denied an abortion and her family sued the state and her doctors for violating her right to life. They say the ban should be struck down.
It's one of several cases challenging abortion laws under state constitutional rights to life and liberty @autonomynews.co
It's one of several cases challenging abortion laws under state constitutional rights to life and liberty @autonomynews.co
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September 25, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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ICYMI: Heidi Overton, Trump's nominee to lead the FDA, refused to say whether she agreed with a false White House claim that IUDs cause abortions, and even suggested the agency could change its stance on the matter.
Overton also wouldn't say that medication abortion is safe and effective.
Overton also wouldn't say that medication abortion is safe and effective.
Trump’s FDA Pick Refused to Say IUDs Don't Cause Abortions
Dr. Heidi Overton also said she is open to investigating abortion pill manufacturers during her Senate confirmation hearing.
www.autonomynews.co
September 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
ICYMI: Heidi Overton, Trump's nominee to lead the FDA, refused to say whether she agreed with a false White House claim that IUDs cause abortions, and even suggested the agency could change its stance on the matter.
Overton also wouldn't say that medication abortion is safe and effective.
Overton also wouldn't say that medication abortion is safe and effective.
New story by me and @susanrinkunas.com on Overton's confirmation hearing at @autonomynews.co:
September 24, 2026 at 6:07 PM
New story by me and @susanrinkunas.com on Overton's confirmation hearing at @autonomynews.co:
Heidi Overton just started her opening statement at her confirmation hearing by thanking her lord and savior Jesus Christ
September 24, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Heidi Overton just started her opening statement at her confirmation hearing by thanking her lord and savior Jesus Christ
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NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - New York sued Polymarket on Thursday, accusing the prediction markets operator of running an illegal gambling operation.
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September 24, 2026 at 2:31 PM
NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - New York sued Polymarket on Thursday, accusing the prediction markets operator of running an illegal gambling operation.
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At Least 6 Hospitals Have Caved to Trump Shakedown on Trans Kids: September 21 News Roundup
Plus, Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to block extraditions of abortion providers.
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September 22, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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@autonomynews.co ran this headline yesterday btw
Hospitals Shut Youth Gender Clinics in Deal with Trump Administration
At least six hospitals have struck agreements with the Trump administration to pay fines and stop providing gender-transition treatments to minors.
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2026 at 11:21 PM
@autonomynews.co ran this headline yesterday btw
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voting closes at 5pm ET today! Link to vote is in your email from “eballot”
fellow WGAE members in online media: I’m running for another term on Council and I’d be honored to have your vote!
My biggest focus would be figuring out healthcare for our freelance members, including whether the Guild should advocate for the NY Health Act.
Voting closes on Tuesday 9/22 🗳️
My biggest focus would be figuring out healthcare for our freelance members, including whether the Guild should advocate for the NY Health Act.
Voting closes on Tuesday 9/22 🗳️
Susan Rinkunas | Writers Guild of America East
Candidate for Council, Online Media Sector I’m Susan Rinkunas, an independent journalist and a WGAE member since 2017. I’ve been a Council member representing the online media (OM) sector since 2022 a...
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September 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Legislators could override Newsom's veto of a bill that would have blocked future governors from extraditing abortion providers—but the California legislature hasn't overridden a veto since 1979.
At Least 6 Hospitals Have Caved to Trump Shakedown on Trans Kids: September 21 News Roundup
Plus, Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to block extraditions of abortion providers.
www.autonomynews.co
September 22, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Legislators could override Newsom's veto of a bill that would have blocked future governors from extraditing abortion providers—but the California legislature hasn't overridden a veto since 1979.
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"DraftKings has continued to hone its methods, using data science, to target losing gamblers with promotions that encourage more betting, according to six former employees who worked on them." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/b...
At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose (Gift Article)
Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of addiction.
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2026 at 12:06 PM
"DraftKings has continued to hone its methods, using data science, to target losing gamblers with promotions that encourage more betting, according to six former employees who worked on them." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/b...
Baby Rumi's genetic parents have filed their response. Contrary to McKenna West's claims, they say they're providing lifesaving care for their child and want to transfer him to CA—a move their TX doctor endorses. West claimed they wanted to move the baby to CA for hospice; they say that's a lie.
September 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Baby Rumi's genetic parents have filed their response. Contrary to McKenna West's claims, they say they're providing lifesaving care for their child and want to transfer him to CA—a move their TX doctor endorses. West claimed they wanted to move the baby to CA for hospice; they say that's a lie.
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Most abortion ban "exceptions" aren't exceptions at all, explains @davidnhackney.bsky.social in this excerpt from his new book.
These "crumbs of autonomy" only provide doctors with a potential defense against criminal charges—not actual protection.
These "crumbs of autonomy" only provide doctors with a potential defense against criminal charges—not actual protection.
Abortion Ban Exceptions Masquerade as Freedoms
In criminal cases, prosecutors usually have to prove a person’s guilt. But under most criminal abortion bans, it’s on the physician to prove their actions fit within a so-called exception.
www.autonomynews.co
September 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Most abortion ban "exceptions" aren't exceptions at all, explains @davidnhackney.bsky.social in this excerpt from his new book.
These "crumbs of autonomy" only provide doctors with a potential defense against criminal charges—not actual protection.
These "crumbs of autonomy" only provide doctors with a potential defense against criminal charges—not actual protection.
That's right: In addition to the three ongoing lawsuits where abortion-restrictive states are arguing the FDA's regulation of mifepristone is too lax, two federal judges (in Hawaii and Virginia) have ruled the FDA regulates mifepristone too tightly. Explained in this recent @autonomynews.co story:
September 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
That's right: In addition to the three ongoing lawsuits where abortion-restrictive states are arguing the FDA's regulation of mifepristone is too lax, two federal judges (in Hawaii and Virginia) have ruled the FDA regulates mifepristone too tightly. Explained in this recent @autonomynews.co story:
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In October 2025, @garnethenderson.com and @susanrinkunas.com, journalists and co-founders of @autonomynews.co, spoke with us about their reporting on how anti-abortion "crisis pregnancy centers" are weaponizing the pseudoscientific hoax of abortion pill "reversal."
Preying With Pseudoscience: Crisis Pregnancy Centers’ New, Dangerous Rhetoric — rePROs Fight Back
The term crisis pregnancy center (CPC) refers to anti-abortion facilities that mislead, confuse, delay, misinform, and purposefully re-direct pregnant people looking for education and services, includ...
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September 17, 2026 at 7:38 PM
In October 2025, @garnethenderson.com and @susanrinkunas.com, journalists and co-founders of @autonomynews.co, spoke with us about their reporting on how anti-abortion "crisis pregnancy centers" are weaponizing the pseudoscientific hoax of abortion pill "reversal."