Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

The rapper Latto has partnered with Planned Parenthood to support abortion rights in the US. Amid increasing political polarization, people are pushing for brands and public figures to take a clear line on social issues – such as women's reproductive rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade.

A new collaboration between meditation app, Headspace, and online women’s network, Peanut, is taking the shame out of sexual wellness for women. With women’s reproductive rights being curtailed in the US, how are brands showing support and providing holistic sexual health resources?

Political polarization in the US is fueling heated debates and widespread outrage around censorship – whether that's in the form of deplatforming or book bans. But who is being most deeply impacted by such restrictions? And what can brands do to navigate tensions around free speech and self-expression?

The US Supreme Court's decision to consider the legality of Mississippi's abortion ban could trigger a cultural and societal rift. As people increasingly choose to buy products that align with their values, brands that take a strong position on this issue stand to win (and potentially lose) loyal customers.