Reproductive Rights

It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming

It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming

Despite their control of the House, Senate, and presidency, Democrats won’t take responsibility for an unprecedented attack on reproductive rights on their watch.

May 4, 2022 / Aída Chávez

Protests at the Supreme Court

Yes, We Will Fight for “Roe.” But We Are Also Mourning. Yes, We Will Fight for “Roe.” But We Are Also Mourning.

I’d like to say the folks at the Emily’s List gala were fired up and ready to fight—but that would be missing the undercurrent of trauma in the crowd.

May 4, 2022 / Joan Walsh

The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses

The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses

With legislation codifying Roe deadlocked in Washington, Democrats must focus attention and resources on statehouse elections.

May 4, 2022 / John Nichols

Yes, the Theocrats on the Court Really Are Going to Overturn “Roe v. Wade”

Yes, the Theocrats on the Court Really Are Going to Overturn “Roe v. Wade” Yes, the Theocrats on the Court Really Are Going to Overturn “Roe v. Wade”

If you thought they were joking, you weren’t paying attention.

May 3, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Ketanji Brown Jackson

What Can Ketanji Brown Jackson Do for Abortion Access? What Can Ketanji Brown Jackson Do for Abortion Access?

Reproductive justice organizers in Texas know that, alas, the newly confirmed justice can’t save them.

Apr 28, 2022 / Njera Keith

Laura Rankin

Without Clinic Escorts, Abortion Would Be Even Harder to Access Without Clinic Escorts, Abortion Would Be Even Harder to Access

Lauren Rankin’s new book about abortion clinic escorts, Bodies on the Line, shows how much ordinary people can do to ensure that abortion is accessible in America.

Apr 19, 2022 / Q&A / Amy Littlefield

Black Mothers Are Dying. The Least We Can Do Is Listen to Their Stories

Black Mothers Are Dying. The Least We Can Do Is Listen to Their Stories Black Mothers Are Dying. The Least We Can Do Is Listen to Their Stories

As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, it’s essential that we heed the lessons of maternal mortality review committees and press for life-saving support for pregnant Black peopl...

Apr 12, 2022 / Latona Giwa

Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality?

Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality? Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality?

As the Supreme Court prepares to strike a blow against Roe v. Wade, it’s beginning to look like Republicans will make Obergefell v. Hodges their next target.

Apr 7, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies

Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies

Mothers are pushed out of the workforce. Maybe it’s time for a market solution.

Apr 5, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Supreme Court abortion ban

Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Obliterate Access in the South Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Obliterate Access in the South

The new ban will create the strictest abortion laws in the history of the state, which has long served as crucial access point for people seeking abortions in the region.

Mar 14, 2022 / Anna Eskamani

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