Reproductive Rights

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Why I’m Supporting Hillary Clinton, With Joy and Without Apologies Why I’m Supporting Hillary Clinton, With Joy and Without Apologies

I’ve come to feel passion for Clinton herself, and for the movement that supports her.

Jan 27, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Anti-abortion activists

Nearly 400 Anti-Abortion Bills Were Introduced Across the Country This Year Nearly 400 Anti-Abortion Bills Were Introduced Across the Country This Year

Forty-seven new restrictions passed, including clinic regulations, mandatory waiting periods, and measures aimed at Planned Parenthood.

Dec 11, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

If You Thought the Reproductive-Health Crisis in Texas Couldn’t Get Worse, Well…

If You Thought the Reproductive-Health Crisis in Texas Couldn’t Get Worse, Well… If You Thought the Reproductive-Health Crisis in Texas Couldn’t Get Worse, Well…

The state’s move to cut Planned Parenthood off Medicaid funding will further limit poor women’s access to care.

Oct 20, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

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

A researcher works alongside a tray of vials containing cerebral spinal fluid.

Fetal-Tissue Bans Are All About Making Abortion Providers Look Like Monsters Fetal-Tissue Bans Are All About Making Abortion Providers Look Like Monsters

Life-saving research is collateral damage in the war on Planned Parenthood.

Oct 8, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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

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

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

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