Abortion Archives

Meet the Trump Judge Who’s OK With Cops Shooting Unarmed People in the Back

Lisa Needham

A Trump appointee, Judge Jonathan Kobes, said an Arkansas police officer was justified in shooting a man in the back, even after a pat-down revealed the suspect was unarmed.

[Photo: A young woman of color wears a mask and looks at the camera sadly. She is illuminated by lights of purple and red hues.]

Advocates Fear Another Devastating Impact of COVID-19: More Forced Pregnancies and Reproductive Control

Jallicia Jolly

Black, brown, Indigenous, disabled, and low-income people have historically been victim to state-sanctioned forced sterilizations and reproductive coercion.

[Photo: Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh listen intently during a ceremony.]

While You Protest, the Supreme Court Is Poised to Pummel Your Rights

Jessica Mason Pieklo

The Supreme Court is set to radically alter immigration, abortion rights, and employment discrimination law—all in a matter of weeks.

[Photo: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell wears a mask as he walks through a hallway at the U.S. Capitol.]

As the Country Burns, Mitch McConnell Is Rushing to Confirm More Trump Judges

Imani Gandy

McConnell is marching onward in his quest to fill the federal judiciary with judges who will stymy progressive legislation and green light conservative policy for a generation.

[Photo: A young, brown woman looks at her computer screen.]

As the FDA Continues to Restrict Remote Abortion Access, Doctors Are Fighting Back

Erin Heger

The pandemic has "really laid bare the fiction" that physical clinics are needed to safely provide abortion services.

[Photo: An older, white mom raises her arms in frustration at her daughter during a dispute.]

In Oklahoma, Your Anti-Choice Parents Will Be Able to Sue Your Abortion Provider

Imani Gandy

In their rush to ascribe nefarious motives to abortion providers, Oklahoma Republicans passed a law to remedy a problem that doesn’t exist.

[Photo: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks fervently during an event.]

Planned Parenthood Got COVID-19 Funds. Why Are Republicans Trying to Take It Back?

Paige Alexandria

Republicans and anti-choice activists are enraged that Planned Parenthood wasn't left to falter in the economic catastrophe brought by COVID-19.

[Photo: Two young teens of color sit outdoors and talk while they listen to music.]

I Went to Christian Summer Camp and Left an Abortion Activist

CoWanda Rusk

I wanted to put my abortion behind me. I didn't want anyone to know about it. But I wouldn't feel that way for long.

[Photo: A person looks at a website that sells pills for medication abortions.]

No, You Can’t Reverse an Abortion—so Why Is the FDA Allowing This Scam?

Dennis Carter

Abortion rights opponents have long pushed the reversal of medication abortion as a legitimate procedure. It's not.

[Photo: Betsy Sweet answers a question as she gesticulates with her hands during an interview.]

Two Years After the Kavanaugh Vote, This Maine Progressive Is Coming for Susan Collins

Dennis Carter

“It’s not just about flipping the Senate,” Betsy Sweet said. “It’s how we flip it.”

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