Abortion Archives

[Photo: Representative David Eastman smiles at the camera before an interview.]

Legislative Lowlights: Alaska Republicans Join the Campaign to End Legal Abortion

Brie Shea

Alaska GOP lawmakers want to classify an embryo or fetus as a “person” when referring to the victim of a crime—meaning any person who obtains or provides an abortion would be subject to assault/homicide charges.

[Photo: A massive crowd of protesters participate in a rally against abortion bans.]

Why I’m Choosing to Stay in Georgia Despite Its Extreme Abortion Ban

Madelyn Brown

My daughter will not learn to make room for the men that invade her space and the laws that invade her body.

[Photo: A sweet baby gets examined by a pediatrician for dwarfism.]

The Anti-Abortion Bill You Aren’t Hearing About

Rebecca Cokley

While being framed as “saving those poor defenseless disabled babies,” the reality is this Texas bill is just one more assault on people’s bodies.

[Photo: A crowd of people of different ages, bodies, shades and genders hold signs as they gather during a pro-choice rally.]

Four Ways to Destigmatize Abortion in Everyday Conversations

Ellen Friedrichs

Amid a flood of anti-choice bans, we all have a responsibility to challenge the myths, misinformation, and stigma surrounding abortion.

[Photo: Representative John Becker answers questions during an outdoor interview.]

The Century-Old ‘Science Fiction’ Behind Ohio Rep’s Bill Covering Nonexistent Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment

Jo Yurcaba

Doctors “would never base our medical practice on this,” said OB-GYN and public health researcher Dr. Dan Grossman, who received a copy from the legislator after criticizing the bill in a viral Twitter thread.

[Photo: Missouri Governor Mike Parson speaks at a press conference.]

Everything You Need to Know About the Extreme Abortion Bans Sweeping the Country (Updated)

Brie Shea & Imani Gandy

States are clamoring to pass unconstitutional pre-viability abortion bans in the hopes that the Supreme Court’s conservative majority will kill Roe v. Wade.