Abortion
It Should Become Standard for Women to Freeze Their Eggs
Along with IVF, it’s a revolutionary procedure that allows women to control their own destiny. No wonder the right hates it.
Alexis GrenellLetters From the July 11/18, 2022, Issue
Not just a women’s issue… How we win… Collective power…
Our ReadersBrett Kavanaugh Has Beclowned Susan Collins
The senator’s assurance that Kavanaugh would never overturn Roe was completely shredded on Friday by the justice’s own argument for doing just that.
John NicholsRoe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Took the Most Extreme Course Possible
In overturning Roe v. Wade, the conservative majority embraced a vision of the United States as a country by and for white men.
Elie Mystal
This Fascist Gang Can Shoot Straight After All
Mitch McConnell teamed with Donald Trump to pack the Supreme Court and make sure gun owners’ rights are protected—and women’s are not.
Joan Walsh
With “Dobbs,” Women Are No Longer Full Citizens. We Can Still Fight Back.
We must fight loudly and demand that our representatives address the real consequences of today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Elizabeth GregoryNewsletter
Reproductive Rights
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May 16, 2022
6 Ways to Fight for Abortion Rights After “Roe”
We can win this eventually, but despair will make it harder. Just concentrate on what you can do now.
Katha Pollitt and The Nation -
May 12, 2022
The Hyde Amendment Is Not an Excuse to Do Nothing to Protect Abortion Rights
The federal government still has power to protect abortion rights, and it’s time the Biden administration used it.
Elie Mystal -
May 10, 2022
Are Joe Biden, Democrats, Ready to Fight in a Post-“Roe” World?
Reproductive freedom could give Democrats an edge if the party leadership weren’t so cowardly.
Jeet Heer -
May 9, 2022
Overturning “Roe” Is the Crowning Achievement of Christian Nationalism
If finalized, the Dobbs decision would unleash state legislatures to escalate their attacks on reproductive and LGBTQ rights.
Sarah Posner
Abortion
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June 23, 2022
What the Hand-Wringing Over a “Backlash” to Feminism Gets Wrong
Yes, we’re facing new opposition after a wave of progress. But we can’t afford—and don’t deserve—despair.
Joan Walsh -
June 23, 2022
People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police
It’s time to pick a side.
Renee Bracey Sherman -
June 22, 2022
Abortion Involves Killing–and That’s OK!
To be pro-choice is to be against forced life.
Sophie Lewis -
June 16, 2022
Abortion, On Screen and Off Screen
Art imitates life?
Hooked Hands