Reproductive Rights

Mexico’s Abortion Wars, American-Style

Mexico’s Abortion Wars, American-Style Mexico’s Abortion Wars, American-Style

After Mexico City liberalized its abortion law, a fierce backlash followed. Is its striking resemblance to the US “pro-life” movement a coincidence?

Aug 28, 2013 / Feature / Kathryn Joyce

Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider

Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider

Think anti-abortion crazies are no longer wreaking havoc on clinics and providers? Think again.

Aug 28, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology

Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology

Women’s reproductive health isn’t just about what is covered in mainstream media.

Aug 27, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever

What's the bigger threat to American women: Republican policies or Anthony Weiner's sexual indiscretions?

Aug 13, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2 Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

As abortion access becomes increasingly limited in some states and countries, providing generous health and welfare provisions for women and children is vital.

Aug 13, 2013 / Blog / Katha Pollitt

The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement

The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement

The fake clinics posing as “crisis pregnancy centers” lie to women and shame them, and are supported by extreme politicians and sometimes even taxpayer dollars.

Aug 9, 2013 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue

How DC Home Rule Will Help Low-Income Women Seeking Abortions

How DC Home Rule Will Help Low-Income Women Seeking Abortions How DC Home Rule Will Help Low-Income Women Seeking Abortions

DC autonomy is now more likely than ever, and with it will come the lifting of a ban on Medicaid coverage of abortion for local women.

Aug 5, 2013 / Samantha Lachman

Do American Conservatives Really Want to Live With Europe’s Abortion Laws? Do American Conservatives Really Want to Live With Europe’s Abortion Laws?

Smacking down the the latest anti-abortion fallacy.

Jul 31, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The GOP’s Twenty-Week Mistake

The GOP’s Twenty-Week Mistake The GOP’s Twenty-Week Mistake

Republican leaders want to ban abortions after twenty weeks, but they don’t realize that many women need late abortions because GOP policies prevent them from getting the car...

Jul 29, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

Abortion Rights Freedom Ride Departs

Abortion Rights Freedom Ride Departs Abortion Rights Freedom Ride Departs

This week, caravans depart from New York City and San Francisco on an Abortion Rights Freedom Ride to defend the reproductive rights of women and protect some states’ last ab...

Jul 22, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

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