Fetal Personhood Is Maternal Punishment Fetal Personhood Is Maternal Punishment
When society values the life of a fetus over that of a living person, women pay the steepest price.
Dec 2, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt
France Debates Single Women’s and Lesbians’ Access to IVF France Debates Single Women’s and Lesbians’ Access to IVF
This is not just a fight about individual rights. It is a challenge to the patriarchal conception of the family unit.
Nov 28, 2019 / Isabel Kaplan
Don’t Forget Trump’s Devastating Impact on Reproductive Freedom Don’t Forget Trump’s Devastating Impact on Reproductive Freedom
The assault on reproductive freedom has reinvigorated the pro-choice movement and mobilized grassroots activists across the country.
Nov 26, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Democratic Wins in Virginia Are What Happens When You Have a Smart Ground Game—and Fair Elections The Democratic Wins in Virginia Are What Happens When You Have a Smart Ground Game—and Fair Elections
Democrats flipped both chambers of the state legislature thanks to years of hard work, diverse and inspiring candidates—and district maps that didn’t discriminate against black vot...
Nov 6, 2019 / New Politics of Abortion / Joan Walsh
The Problem With Dressing Up as a Witch for Halloween The Problem With Dressing Up as a Witch for Halloween
There is a rebellious power in the idea of being a witch, but it is not a cosmetic rebellion.
Oct 31, 2019 / Alice Markham-Cantor
Can Virginia Democrats Win the Statehouse in 2019? Can Virginia Democrats Win the Statehouse in 2019?
The 11 extraordinary women who rode an anti-Trump wave to victory are trying to get reelected, and add to their numbers. All Republicans have to fight them are lies and fear—but th...
Oct 29, 2019 / Joan Walsh
How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future
The Supreme Court may make it harder to get to an abortion clinic, but thanks to drugs, coat hangers can remain a thing of the past.
Oct 10, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Maltrato a niñas y mujeres que buscan acceso al aborto por violación Maltrato a niñas y mujeres que buscan acceso al aborto por violación
En México, médicos, enfermeras, administradores de hospitales y funcionarios públicos están tratando de impedir que las sobrevivientes de violación tengan acceso al aborto legal.
Oct 10, 2019 / En español / Amy Littlefield and Laura Gottesdiener
As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country
His administration is working hard to shut down immigration, eliminate environmental regulations, and undermine abortion rights.
Oct 8, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket
As the term begins, the conservatives are sharpening their knives—and LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control are all on the chopping block.
Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal