Reproductive Rights

Abortion-rights protesters in Detroit

In These 6 States, Abortion Rights Are Literally on the Ballot In These 6 States, Abortion Rights Are Literally on the Ballot

Will direct democracy in Michigan, Kansas, Vermont, and elsewhere protect the rights that the Supreme Court won’t?

Jul 21, 2022 / Amy Littlefield

A cross held up in front of the Supreme Court

The Campaign to Reverse “Roe” Was Always About Political Power The Campaign to Reverse “Roe” Was Always About Political Power

The movement has always sought a version of community life that tightly controls sex and sexuality, while sanctioning attacks on women and LGBTQ people.

Jul 21, 2022 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Voting Isn’t Enough. Our Democracy Requires Radical Reform.

Voting Isn’t Enough. Our Democracy Requires Radical Reform. Voting Isn’t Enough. Our Democracy Requires Radical Reform.

Our country is in the midst of a legitimacy crisis, with the Supreme Court at the heart of it. Here’s how we can fix it.

Jul 19, 2022 / Representative Ilhan Omar

LGBTQ Flag Supreme Court

Young LGBTQ People Aren’t Waiting for Democrats to Protect Them Young LGBTQ People Aren’t Waiting for Democrats to Protect Them

After the Biden administration failed to adequately respond to Roe’s being overturned, queer people worry that their rights will be next.

Jul 13, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever

Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever

In our post-Roe world, we must be ready to make this option as safe as possible.

Jul 12, 2022 / First Person / Regina Mahone

Kathy Hochul, in red, waves a Pride flag.

How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State? How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State?

After a disastrous showing in last week’s Democratic primary, the state's institutional left looks weak and inconsequential.

Jul 7, 2022 / Ross Barkan

How the Supreme Court Became the Extreme Court

How the Supreme Court Became the Extreme Court How the Supreme Court Became the Extreme Court

During the past 30 years, Republicans began stacking the court with a new kind of justice—the zealot who not only ignores precedent but ignores reality itself.

Jul 7, 2022 / Elie Mystal for The Nation

It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA

It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA

Instead of the political and moral leadership the moment demands, Biden has offered a politics of appeasement.

Jul 6, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Tucker Carlson

The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right

Having the Supreme Court on their side isn’t enough. Reactionaries also want you to stop fighting back.

Jul 5, 2022 / Jeet Heer

How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation

How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation

When well-meaning critics described her subjects as downtrodden, Rego shot back, “These women are not victims.”

Jul 1, 2022 / Margaret Spillane

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