Birth-Control Experts Are Wary of Coercive Tactics in the Push for IUD Use Birth-Control Experts Are Wary of Coercive Tactics in the Push for IUD Use
A new study suggests that experts on long-acting contraception hear reproductive-justice advocates loud and clear.
Dec 15, 2015 / Dani McClain
Long-Acting Contraception Makes Teen Pregnancy Rates Plummet. So Why Are Some Women Still Skeptical? Long-Acting Contraception Makes Teen Pregnancy Rates Plummet. So Why Are Some Women Still Skeptical?
The history of birth control in America is littered with instances of coercion. Reproductive-justice advocates don’t want to see that happen again.
Oct 28, 2015 / Feature / Dani McClain
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
Gals, the GOP Wants Your Vote! Gals, the GOP Wants Your Vote!
Because every party needs some ladies.
Aug 18, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
July 3, 1860: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Is Born July 3, 1860: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Is Born
“Every country must sooner or later confront the same alternatives: crowd and starve, fight and die, or limit the population.”
Jul 3, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner
On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters
A new guide for journalists argues that we get an inaccurate picture of reproductive health issues when we use language carelessly.
Jan 22, 2015 / Blog / Dani McClain
Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You
What would your abortion compromise look like? What will you do for pregnant women who can’t afford a child? And more.
Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Why Does the Most Effective Birth Control Cost an Entire Month’s Wages? Why Does the Most Effective Birth Control Cost an Entire Month’s Wages?
Long-acting reversible contraceptives could revolutionize reproductive healthcare—if only politicians would get out of the way.
Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
Birth Control Coverage: It’s the Misogyny, Stupid Birth Control Coverage: It’s the Misogyny, Stupid
These cases are not about religious freedom or employer’s rights. They’re about misogyny.
Nov 26, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Valenti
Sanger vs. Sanger Sanger vs. Sanger
Demonized for decades by ideological foes on the right and left, the mother of the birth control movement is finally able to speak for herself.
Jul 12, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow