Abortion
The Story of Sakinah Ahad Shannon, an Early Hero of Abortion Liberation
Sakinah discovered Chicago’s Abortion Counseling Service, better known as Jane, because she wanted to help a friend. Then she became an essential part of it.
Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone
Sakinah discovered Chicago’s Abortion Counseling Service, better known as Jane, because she wanted to help a friend. Then she became an essential part of it.
The Toughest Fight to Win Back Abortion Rights Is On in Florida
A six-week abortion ban in the state has unleashed widespread suffering. Now voters in the state have a chance to restore Florida as a haven for abortion care in the South.
Amy Littlefield A six-week abortion ban in the state has unleashed widespread suffering. Now voters in the state have a chance to restore Florida as a haven for abortion care in the South.
The Feminist Movement Is Powering the Kamala Harris Campaign
At a DNC gathering of women leaders, a reminder: “You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready.”
Joan Walsh At a DNC gathering of women leaders, a reminder: “You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready.”
Roe v. Wade
Trump’s Only Position on Abortion Is to Say Whatever It Takes to Get Reelected
The mainstream media is once again covering Donald Trump like he’s a normal presidential candidate, rather than someone who represents the “abortion is murder” party.
Andrea Grimes The mainstream media is once again covering Donald Trump like he’s a normal presidential candidate, rather than someone who represents the “abortion is murder” party.
The Battle on the Abortion Borderland, Plus RFK Jr.
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Amy Littlefield reports on abortion access a year after the repeal of Roe, and Joan Walsh talks about her experience with the anti-vax candidate.
Jon Wiener
We Need a New Body Politics
Our new special issue is about one thing: defending the right of everyone to be able to do what he or she or they want with their own body, free from political constraint.
Emily Douglas, Regina Mahone for The NationNewsletter
Reproductive Rights
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June 13, 2024
The Supreme Court Sides With the FDA on the Abortion Pill—for Now
Aziza AhmedThe outcome is a win for abortion rights, but the court left open the possibility of future challenges to the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone.
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April 26, 2024
The Reactionary Justices Won’t Stop Until Abortions Are Illegal Everywhere
Jeet HeerOral arguments in Idaho case make clear that further, even more radical attacks on reproductive freedom are coming.
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April 22, 2024
This Supreme Court Case Could Worsen Maternal Health Nationwide
Karen ThompsonThe state of Idaho wants the court to ban abortions permitted under the Civil Rights–era Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.
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April 17, 2024
Fearing Legal Threats, Doctors Are Performing C-Sections in Lieu of Abortions
Mary TumaSome physicians are doing unnecessary and invasive surgery on pregnant patients “to preserve the appearance of not doing an abortion.”
Abortion
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August 7, 2024
National Abortion Rights Groups Have the Wrong Priorities for Our Movement
Chelsea Williams-Diggs et. alThere is an alarming disconnect between the agenda of our most powerful organizations and the real needs of abortion seekers and providers on the ground.
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July 2, 2024
Will Arizona Be MAGA’s Last Stand?
Sasha AbramskyTrump needs the state’s votes to win. But after its highest court revived an 1864 law that bans abortions, all bets are off.
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June 24, 2024
Reporting the Horrors of Post-“Roe” America: An Interview With Shefali Luthra
In her new book, Luthra chronicles heartbreaking stories of people affected by abortion bans while dispelling the myth that any of us are truly safe from the impact of Dobbs
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May 2, 2024
Donald Trump Is Scared of Women Voters on Abortion
He evaded Time magazine’s abortion questions repeatedly. What can we learn? He will do anything that benefits him.
Joan Walsh