Behind the Abortion Color Line

By Sheryl McCarthy

This article appeared in the April 27, 2009 edition of The Nation.

April 8, 2009

 LLOYD MILLER

LLOYD MILLER

DaShaya Craig is a 29-year-old Chicago mother of three who has had three abortions.

The first time, she had stopped taking birth control pills because they made her sick, and her boyfriend didn't always use condoms.

The second time, she'd been wearing a patch, which she later learned is less effective if the user weighs more than 198 pounds. Her patch also had a tendency to fall off.

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About Sheryl McCarthy

Sheryl McCarthy is Distinguished Lecturer in Journalism at Queens College of the City University of New York. A former Newsday columnist, she's also a member of USA Today's board of contributors. more...
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