Abortion

My Breastfeeding Journey Would Not Have Been Possible Without My Abortions

My Breastfeeding Journey Would Not Have Been Possible Without My Abortions My Breastfeeding Journey Would Not Have Been Possible Without My Abortions

I remember my son’s first latch—the moment when we first connected and I felt the bliss of new motherhood. Holding eight pounds and nine ounces of sweetness on my chest, still conn…

Aug 2, 2023 / Nikiya Natale

Sen. Tommy Tuberville looks into the distance at the Capitol

Just Because Senator Tommy Tuberville Is Stupid Doesn’t Mean He’s Not Dangerous Just Because Senator Tommy Tuberville Is Stupid Doesn’t Mean He’s Not Dangerous

His comments on white nationalism spring from the desire for a Proud Boys army.

Jul 14, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins

The Anti-Abortion Movement Gets a Dose of Post-“Roe” Reality The Anti-Abortion Movement Gets a Dose of Post-“Roe” Reality

A year after the Dobbs decision, some leaders in the movement are contending with the fact that abortion bans are more unpopular, and far less effective, than they expected.

Jun 28, 2023 / Amy Littlefield

Without Apology: Abortion in Literature

Without Apology: Abortion in Literature Without Apology: Abortion in Literature

Some of the most powerful, important abortion narratives show working-class women terminating their pregnancies without regret or anguish.

Jun 26, 2023 / Feature / Edna Bonhomme

In the Attacks on Trans Rights, We’re Seeing the Rise of a New Confederacy

In the Attacks on Trans Rights, We’re Seeing the Rise of a New Confederacy In the Attacks on Trans Rights, We’re Seeing the Rise of a New Confederacy

These legislative assaults constitute the spear tip of a nation within a nation, threatening the foundations of democracy.

Jun 26, 2023 / Feature / Nan D. Hunter

Resources: What You Can Do

Resources: What You Can Do Resources: What You Can Do

The activists connecting patients to abortion care need you.

Jun 24, 2023 / The Nation

A sign reading

We Need a New Body Politics 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.

Jun 23, 2023 / Emily Douglas, Regina Mahone for The Nation

Justyna Wydrzyńska

The Conviction of Justyna Wydrzyńska The Conviction of Justyna Wydrzyńska

The Polish activist became the first person in Europe to be convicted for helping another woman get an abortion—and galvanized a movement behind her.

Jun 23, 2023 / Feature / Rebecca Grant

Abortion Any Time Isn’t Just a Rallying Cry—It’s True Reproductive Freedom

Abortion Any Time Isn’t Just a Rallying Cry—It’s True Reproductive Freedom Abortion Any Time Isn’t Just a Rallying Cry—It’s True Reproductive Freedom

A year after the fall of Roe, affordable, meaningful access to abortion throughout pregnancy remains an indispensable goal of reproductive justice for all.

Jun 23, 2023 / Feature / T.S. Mendola

“The Message They’ve Received Is That You Don’t Deserve to Be Cared For”: Life on the Abortion Borderland

“The Message They’ve Received Is That You Don’t Deserve to Be Cared For”: Life on the Abortion Borderland “The Message They’ve Received Is That You Don’t Deserve to Be Cared For”: Life on the Abortion Borderland

Patients seeking abortions are flooding across state lines—while anti-abortion activists try to shut clinics down.

Jun 23, 2023 / Feature / Amy Littlefield

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