Reproductive Rights

‘Obvious Child,’ the Abortion Comedy, Isn’t a Great Film, but It’s a Revelation

‘Obvious Child,’ the Abortion Comedy, Isn’t a Great Film, but It’s a Revelation ‘Obvious Child,’ the Abortion Comedy, Isn’t a Great Film, but It’s a Revelation

Nearly a third of American women will have an abortion at some point in their lives, but it’s an experience we almost never see on film.

Jun 5, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial

Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial

Three of the state’s five clinics may have to close their doors. Here’s what’s at stake.

May 15, 2014 / Blog / Dani McClain

For Tennessee Lawmakers, Punishing Pregnant Women Is More Important Than Protecting Fetal Life

For Tennessee Lawmakers, Punishing Pregnant Women Is More Important Than Protecting Fetal Life For Tennessee Lawmakers, Punishing Pregnant Women Is More Important Than Protecting Fetal Life

Some anti-abortion activists are agreeing with feminists: Tennessee’s new law criminalizing pregnant women is awful. So why did it pass?

Apr 30, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Will Ireland Lift Its Draconian Abortion Ban?

Will Ireland Lift Its Draconian Abortion Ban? Will Ireland Lift Its Draconian Abortion Ban?

The country’s abortion restrictions are under fire—and prochoice activists are surprisingly optimistic.

Apr 30, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Want to Expand Abortion Rights in Texas? Better Talk About Immigration, Too

Want to Expand Abortion Rights in Texas? Better Talk About Immigration, Too Want to Expand Abortion Rights in Texas? Better Talk About Immigration, Too

Winning on abortion rights means talking—and listening—to voters in a new way.

Apr 16, 2014 / Blog / Dani McClain

Why Is California Penalizing Poor Women for Wanting to Be Parents?

Why Is California Penalizing Poor Women for Wanting to Be Parents? Why Is California Penalizing Poor Women for Wanting to Be Parents?

California is known for protecting a woman’s right to choose. Will this be the year the state extends that same right to poor women?

Apr 8, 2014 / Blog / Dani McClain

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’ Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Hayes has no sympathy for the ’neanderthalish‘ views of sportscasters who opposte paternity leave for male athletes. 

Apr 7, 2014 / Blog / Chris Hayes

An Appreciative Goodbye

An Appreciative Goodbye An Appreciative Goodbye

Contributor Jessica Valenti says farewell to The Nation.

Apr 7, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

Beneath Our Facade of Rationality

Beneath Our Facade of Rationality Beneath Our Facade of Rationality

There’s always a cauldron of crazy simmering just beneath the surface of our ‘rational’ lives. 

Apr 1, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Doctors at an Oklahoma Hospital Were Just Told They Can’t Prescribe Birth Control Anymore

Doctors at an Oklahoma Hospital Were Just Told They Can’t Prescribe Birth Control Anymore Doctors at an Oklahoma Hospital Were Just Told They Can’t Prescribe Birth Control Anymore

The Catholic directives would leave just one OB-GYN in the city of Bartlesville who can prescribe contraception for birth control purposes.

Mar 31, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh

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