Who Has Abortions? Who Has Abortions?
We can, and should, support trans men and other gender-non-conforming people without erasing women from the fight for reproductive rights.
Mar 13, 2015 / Subject to Debate / Katha Pollitt
Women in New York State Prisons Don’t Have Enough Sanitary Pads, Not to Mention Other Daily Indignities Women in New York State Prisons Don’t Have Enough Sanitary Pads, Not to Mention Other Daily Indignities
A new report offers the most extensive study of reproductive healthcare in a state prison system to date.
Feb 13, 2015 / Blog / Dani McClain
Don’t Be Fooled: Republicans Are Still as Extreme on Abortion as Ever Don’t Be Fooled: Republicans Are Still as Extreme on Abortion as Ever
GOP leaders replaced one abortion restriction for another in a demonstration of pure pandering.
Jan 22, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters
A new guide for journalists argues that we get an inaccurate picture of reproductive health issues when we use language carelessly.
Jan 22, 2015 / Blog / Dani McClain
‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights ‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights
The new documentary following Dutch doctor Rebecca Gomperts provides important context to necessary change for global reproductive rights.
Jan 12, 2015 / Blog / Katha Pollitt
Congressional Republicans Want to Ban Abortion, but There’s Still Hope for Women’s Health Congressional Republicans Want to Ban Abortion, but There’s Still Hope for Women’s Health
A new report points to states for the way forward.
Jan 9, 2015 / Blog / Dani McClain
A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice
These groups are already making a difference for women, victims of war, disease and violence—but they can do more with your help.
Dec 17, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The State Where Giving Birth Can Be Criminal The State Where Giving Birth Can Be Criminal
Tennessee is arresting new mothers for having used drugs in pregnancy—but in a cruel Catch-22, many can’t get the treatment they need.
Dec 10, 2014 / Feature / Rosa Goldensohn and Rachael Levy
The Assault on Young Black Life Extends Beyond Ferguson The Assault on Young Black Life Extends Beyond Ferguson
Black youth are perceived as adults, and their behaviors criminalized at every turn. Can this moment help change that?
Nov 25, 2014 / Blog / Dani McClain
Pro-Lifers Answer My Questions (Well, Some of Them) Pro-Lifers Answer My Questions (Well, Some of Them)
They aren’t very interested in compromise, or birth control—or, for that matter, in engaging much with pro-choicers.
Nov 25, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt