“We’re Creating Miscarriages With Medicine”: Abortion Lessons From Sweden “We’re Creating Miscarriages With Medicine”: Abortion Lessons From Sweden
In Sweden, abortion pills are used to terminate pregnancies through 22 weeks gestation, compared to just 10 weeks in the United States.
Jul 16, 2025 / Cecilia Nowell
Andréa Becker on the Politics of Hysterectomy Andréa Becker on the Politics of Hysterectomy
A conversation with the medical sociologist about her new book, Get It Out, and the perils of considering abortion, hysterectomy, and gender-affirming care as separate issues.
Jul 15, 2025 / Q&A / Sara Franklin
The Unexpected Triumph That Followed the Overturning of “Roe” The Unexpected Triumph That Followed the Overturning of “Roe”
Abortion numbers keep rising as providers and advocates adapt to the changing legal landscape.
Jun 9, 2025 / Amy Littlefield
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
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
Will the New Pope Ever Forgive JD Vance? Will the New Pope Ever Forgive JD Vance?
Leo XIV’s commitment to migrants and the poor will put him at odds with MAGA.
May 9, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights
Vision of progress.
Apr 24, 2025 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández
A Trump Baby Boom? A Baby Bust Is More Likely. A Trump Baby Boom? A Baby Bust Is More Likely.
The New York Times credulously covers alleged administration plans to hike the US birthrate—as Trump slashes the safety net.
Apr 24, 2025 / Joan Walsh
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
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