Abortion

Activists gather as politicians introduce the EACH Woman Act

Here’s Something We Can Do To Expand Abortion Access Here’s Something We Can Do To Expand Abortion Access

The EACH Woman Act would ensure health coverage of abortion for anyone regardless of what they earn or where they live.

Oct 9, 2015 / no-paywall / NationAction

At Catholic Hospitals, a ‘Right to Life’ but Not a Right to Death

At Catholic Hospitals, a ‘Right to Life’ but Not a Right to Death At Catholic Hospitals, a ‘Right to Life’ but Not a Right to Death

Five states permit doctors to help terminally ill patients end their lives, but Catholic hospitals still refuse to let their patients “die with dignity.”

Oct 8, 2015 / Katherine Stewart

Anti-abortion activists

The War on Planned Parenthood The War on Planned Parenthood

Lives in the balance must be defended.

Oct 6, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages

These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages

In a country with strict anti-abortion laws, pregnancy losses can mean decades behind bars.

Oct 6, 2015 / Margaret Knapke

Planned Parenthood rally in DC

4 Ways You Can Support Planned Parenthood Right Now 4 Ways You Can Support Planned Parenthood Right Now

Already turned your profile picture pink and signed a petition? Here’s what else you can do.

Oct 2, 2015 / Dani McClain

Republican presidential candidates.

How the Media Gave Carly Fiorina a Free Pass to Lie About Planned Parenthood How the Media Gave Carly Fiorina a Free Pass to Lie About Planned Parenthood

In the world according to Fox News, the debate champion is the candidate whose lies are considered to be the most effective. But Roger Ailes always wins.

Sep 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

John Boehner’s Downfall Had Nothing to Do With His Position on Abortion

John Boehner’s Downfall Had Nothing to Do With His Position on Abortion John Boehner’s Downfall Had Nothing to Do With His Position on Abortion

The conflict with hardliners that led to the Speaker’s resignation was about tactics, not ideology.

Sep 25, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

John Boehner

Breaking: John Boehner Leaving Congress, Speaker Post Before November Breaking: John Boehner Leaving Congress, Speaker Post Before November

After years of clashing with far-right conservatives, Boehner’s situation apparently became untenable.

Sep 25, 2015 / George Zornick

Carly Fiorina’s Planned-Parenthood Distortions Get Worse

Carly Fiorina’s Planned-Parenthood Distortions Get Worse Carly Fiorina’s Planned-Parenthood Distortions Get Worse

The footage Fiorina described during last week’s debate doesn’t actually exist, so a PAC supporting her tried to create it.

Sep 23, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

The False Compassion of Pope Francis

The False Compassion of Pope Francis The False Compassion of Pope Francis

No, women who get abortions aren’t automatically excommunicated from the Catholic Church. But you wouldn’t know that from the pope.

Sep 21, 2015 / Frances Kissling

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