Abortion

Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever

Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever

In our post-Roe world, we must be ready to make this option as safe as possible.

Jul 12, 2022 / Back Page / Regina Mahone

It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA

It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA

Instead of the political and moral leadership the moment demands, Biden has offered a politics of appeasement.

Jul 6, 2022 / Elie Mystal

How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation

How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation

When well-meaning critics described her subjects as downtrodden, Rego shot back, “These women are not victims.”

Jul 1, 2022 / Margaret Spillane

Protests Continue Across Country In Wake Of Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

The Biden Administration Needs to Act Like a Blue State The Biden Administration Needs to Act Like a Blue State

California, Oregon, and Washington are taking more action to protect abortion rights than the federal government.

Jul 1, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

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“I Called Jane” for a Pre-“Roe” Illegal Abortion “I Called Jane” for a Pre-“Roe” Illegal Abortion

No woman should have to go through what I went through, and no woman should have to overcome barriers to obtain a safe abortion.

Jun 29, 2022 / Carol Chapman

Protest after the Dobbs decision

48 Hours on the Abortion Hotline After “Roe” Fell 48 Hours on the Abortion Hotline After “Roe” Fell

By Friday afternoon, nine states were enforcing total bans on abortion. The volunteers who connect people seeking abortion to resources heard a wave of desperation from callers.

Jun 29, 2022 / Editorial / Amy Littlefield

It Should Become Standard for Women to Freeze Their Eggs

It Should Become Standard for Women to Freeze Their Eggs 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.

Jun 29, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

A crowd of people hold signs protesting the Supreme Court's decision to take away abortion rights.

After “Dobbs,” the Path Forward Is Not Through the Courts After “Dobbs,” the Path Forward Is Not Through the Courts

I’m a lawyer and the executive director of the ACLU. We can only do so much without a new political movement for abortion rights.

Jun 28, 2022 / Anthony D. Romero

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Letters From the July 11/18, 2022, Issue Letters From the July 11/18, 2022, Issue

Not just a women’s issue… How we win… Collective power…

Jun 28, 2022 / Letters / Our Readers

Brett Kavanaugh Has Beclowned Susan Collins

Brett Kavanaugh Has Beclowned Susan Collins Brett 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.

Jun 24, 2022 / John Nichols

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