Dani McClain

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Dani McClain is a contributing writer for The Nation and author of We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood.

How Ohio Passed the Highest-Stakes Abortion Rights Law Since “Roe” Fell

How Ohio Passed the Highest-Stakes Abortion Rights Law Since “Roe” Fell How Ohio Passed the Highest-Stakes Abortion Rights Law Since “Roe” Fell

The state is now firmly held by Republicans, but organizers found a way to reach voters who are appalled by the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Nov 29, 2023 / Feature / Dani McClain

This New Magazine Aims to Be a Home for the Black Left

This New Magazine Aims to Be a Home for the Black Left This New Magazine Aims to Be a Home for the Black Left

The thousands who were mobilized by George Floyd’s murder need a place to debate strategy and stay engaged. Hammer & Hope wants to be just that.

Apr 11, 2023 / Dani McClain

Sister Souljah in Harlem in 1993

How Sister Souljah Went From Radical Activist to Scapegoat to Blockbuster Novelist How Sister Souljah Went From Radical Activist to Scapegoat to Blockbuster Novelist

After Bill Clinton used her to catapult himself to the presidency, the activist Souljah was sidelined. But the novelist Souljah continued to produce work that spoke to millions.

Dec 13, 2022 / Feature / Dani McClain

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Criminalized for Being Pregnant Criminalized for Being Pregnant

The organization National Advocates for Pregnant Women is trying to make sure that law enforcement officials, prosecutors, medical providers, and others know how to prevent crimina...

Sep 7, 2022 / Back Page / Dani McClain

An African American woman plays with her two children, one is a baby and the other is 10 years old.

I Never Felt Like a ‘Single’ Parent. Then the Coronavirus Hit. I Never Felt Like a ‘Single’ Parent. Then the Coronavirus Hit.

Unpartnered parents like me rely on support from other adults in our children’s lives. We need public health guidance that works for us.

Apr 8, 2020 / no-paywall / Dani McClain

What Does Reproductive Justice Activism Look Like As Clinics Close?

What Does Reproductive Justice Activism Look Like As Clinics Close? What Does Reproductive Justice Activism Look Like As Clinics Close?

As abortion access in Ohio erodes, reproductive justice groups are bringing new activists to the fight.

Dec 3, 2019 / Feature / Dani McClain

As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political

As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political

To care for, protect, and prepare our children for adulthood, black moms cannot merely accept the world as it is.

Mar 27, 2019 / Feature / Dani McClain

Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke Talks About How to Support Survivors—When They’re Your Kids Tarana Burke Talks About How to Support Survivors—When They’re Your Kids

The founder of the #MeToo movement has guidance for how parents can make their children feel safe talking about sexual assault and trauma.

Dec 4, 2018 / Dani McClain

Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump?

Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump? Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump?

You could be forgiven for thinking the movement has gone quiet. But you’d be wrong.

Sep 19, 2017 / Feature / Dani McClain

Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down

Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down

Loretta Ross is one of the mothers of the reproductive-justice movement. Now she and historian Rickie Solinger have a new book out seeking to introduce the concept to new audi...

Jun 13, 2017 / Dani McClain

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