Could an Abortion Rights Referendum in Missouri Give Democratic Candidates a Chance? Could an Abortion Rights Referendum in Missouri Give Democratic Candidates a Chance?
The party has strong candidates up and down the ballot, and a referendum could bring out enough young voters to turn this red state purple.
May 9, 2024 / John Nichols
The Abortion Pill Underground The Abortion Pill Underground
Since Roe was overturned, thousands of people in red states have found a way to get an abortion—often thanks to providers operating at the edge of the law.
May 7, 2024 / Feature / Amy Littlefield
Abortion Bans Are “an Assault on the Practice of Medicine” Abortion Bans Are “an Assault on the Practice of Medicine”
Restrictive laws don’t just take away the right to choose, say physicians and ob-gyns, but also prevent proper treatment of pregnancies.
May 7, 2024 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Donald Trump Is Scared of Women Voters on Abortion Donald Trump Is Scared of Women Voters on Abortion
He evaded Time magazine’s abortion questions repeatedly. What can we learn? He will do anything that benefits him.
May 2, 2024 / Joan Walsh
The Reactionary Justices Won’t Stop Until Abortions Are Illegal Everywhere The Reactionary Justices Won’t Stop Until Abortions Are Illegal Everywhere
Oral arguments in Idaho case make clear that further, even more radical attacks on reproductive freedom are coming.
Apr 26, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Republicans Are in Damage Control Mode Over Abortion Republicans Are in Damage Control Mode Over Abortion
Arizona’s 1864 abortion law has local party leaders flailing to avoid alienating voters.
Apr 26, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
This Supreme Court Case Could Worsen Maternal Health Nationwide This Supreme Court Case Could Worsen Maternal Health Nationwide
The state of Idaho wants the court to ban abortions permitted under the Civil Rights–era Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.
Apr 22, 2024 / Karen Thompson
Fearing Legal Threats, Doctors Are Performing C-Sections in Lieu of Abortions Fearing Legal Threats, Doctors Are Performing C-Sections in Lieu of Abortions
Some physicians are doing unnecessary and invasive surgery on pregnant patients “to preserve the appearance of not doing an abortion.”
Apr 17, 2024 / Mary Tuma
The EEOC Has Released New, Much-Needed Protections for Pregnant Workers The EEOC Has Released New, Much-Needed Protections for Pregnant Workers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act obligates employers to enable pregnant people to work safely and to grant them unpaid but job-protected leave for pregnancy-related absences.
Apr 15, 2024 / Bryce Covert