Abortion

An abortion rights activist wears tape on her mouth with the words “Second Class Citizen” while protesting in front of the Supreme Court building following the announcement to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling in Washington, DC.

How “Dobbs” Unleashed a Breathtaking Disregard for Human Rights How “Dobbs” Unleashed a Breathtaking Disregard for Human Rights

In this new era of Jane Crow, the right to choose is not only a question of bodily autonomy in life, but even in death.

Jun 6, 2025 / Michele Goodwin for The Nation

The Misinformation Campaign Trying to Bring Down Abortion Pills

The Misinformation Campaign Trying to Bring Down Abortion Pills The Misinformation Campaign Trying to Bring Down Abortion Pills

Hundreds of thousands of people could lose access to a safe, effective and well-studied method for abortion care if this campaign succeeds.

Jun 4, 2025 / Rachel Jones and Dr. Jamila Perritt

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions? What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Democrats love to avoid it, and Republicans love to lie about it. But later-abortion care has never been more important.

May 13, 2025 / Feature / Amy Littlefield

Overturning “Roe” Wasn’t the End Goal: Mary Ziegler on the “New Civil War”

Overturning “Roe” Wasn’t the End Goal: Mary Ziegler on the “New Civil War” Overturning “Roe” Wasn’t the End Goal: Mary Ziegler on the “New Civil War”

A conversation with legal historian Mary Ziegler on her new book about the anti-abortion movement’s fight to establish constitutional rights for embryos and fetuses.

Apr 22, 2025 / Q&A / Amy Littlefield

An abortion rights activist demonstrates outside the US Supreme Court on April 2, 2025.

Abortion Care Is Central to Black Maternal Health Abortion Care Is Central to Black Maternal Health

This Black Maternal Health Week, it’s time to acknowledge this simple truth: Abortion care is maternal healthcare.

Apr 17, 2025 / Latona Giwa

(L-R) The Rev. Katey Zeh from Religious Community for Reproductive Choice and Katie Quiñónez-Alonso, former executive director of Women’s Health Center in Maryland, look on as the Reverend Jim Lewis, an original member of the Clergy Consultation Service, talks about how he helped women access abortion care before Roe, during the clinic-blessing ceremony.

Bless This Clinic: How Clergy Are Showing Up for Abortion Clinics Bless This Clinic: How Clergy Are Showing Up for Abortion Clinics

Clinic blessings continue a legacy of religious leaders and people of faith championing abortion access.

Apr 15, 2025 / Rev. Katey Zeh and Asha Dahya

Texas’s “Life of the Mother Act” Is an Abortion Ban in Sheep's Clothing

Texas’s “Life of the Mother Act” Is an Abortion Ban in Sheep's Clothing Texas’s “Life of the Mother Act” Is an Abortion Ban in Sheep's Clothing

As an abortion provider living in Texas, I can confidently say that this bill will not help me save additional lives.

Apr 10, 2025 / Ghazaleh Moayedi

Shanette Williams at the Abortion in America conference in February.

Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives—Now They’re Fighting Back, One Story at a Time Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives—Now They’re Fighting Back, One Story at a Time

Across the country, abortion storytellers are putting the struggle for reproductive freedom into powerful new words.

Apr 7, 2025 / Feature / Regina Mahone

A demonstrator holds a sign in front of the US Supreme Court as the Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic case is heard on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

This Supreme Court Case Is About More Than “Defunding” Planned Parenthood This Supreme Court Case Is About More Than “Defunding” Planned Parenthood

If South Carolina succeeds, there will be almost no check on states that discriminate against healthcare providers for any reason.

Apr 3, 2025 / Rachel Rebouché

Hundreds of Cardinal O’Connor Conference attendees gather in Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall to hear from anti-abortion activists.

Inside Washington, DC’s “Pro-Life Super Bowl” Inside Washington, DC’s “Pro-Life Super Bowl”

Days after Donald Trump’s inauguration, hundreds of young anti-abortion activists gathered at Georgetown University for the annual Cardinal O’Connor Conference.

Mar 27, 2025 / StudentNation / Katherine Wilkison

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