Reproductive Rights

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? 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

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

These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages

These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages

In a country with strict anti-abortion laws, pregnancy losses can mean decades behind bars.

Oct 6, 2015 / Margaret Knapke

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

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Letters From the October 19, 2015, Issue Letters From the October 19, 2015, Issue

Coming out for choice… Hillary’s unrequited love… up for debate… nationalize The Nation…

Oct 1, 2015 / Letters / Our Readers

Republican presidential candidates.

How the Media Gave Carly Fiorina a Free Pass to Lie About Planned Parenthood How the Media Gave Carly Fiorina a Free Pass to Lie About Planned Parenthood

In the world according to Fox News, the debate champion is the candidate whose lies are considered to be the most effective. But Roger Ailes always wins.

Sep 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Pope Francis’ Endorsement of the Iran Deal Exposes Republican Hypocrisy

Pope Francis’ Endorsement of the Iran Deal Exposes Republican Hypocrisy Pope Francis’ Endorsement of the Iran Deal Exposes Republican Hypocrisy

If the GOP obsession with banning abortion is about life, why aren’t they celebrating the avoidance of war with Iran?

Sep 28, 2015 / Juan Cole

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