Abortion

When the Abortion Clinic Is Open, but You Have No Way to Get There

Lauren Young

“Not enough conversation is happening around how we transport patients and our volunteer networks that exist around the country.”

‘Constantly Preparing for the Next Crisis’: How Independent Abortion Clinics Are Faring With COVID-19

Sarah Anne Lloyd

“Patients think clinics are closed; there is increased panic due to patient’s fear of being turned away.”

How COVID-19 Could Bring the End of ‘Roe v. Wade’

Jessica Mason Pieklo

Republicans have stacked the federal courts with ideologues willing to entrain any bad faith argument designed to overturn Roe—even the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet the Trump Judge Who Handed Texas Its Abortion Ban

Lisa Needham

In this new monthly column, we examine Trump-appointed judges, including Kyle Duncan, who are upending long-standing civil and human rights.

‘Sadness Beyond Tears’ as COVID-19 Abortion Ban Brings Chaos to Texas Clinics

Paige Alexandria

“I'm hurting just thinking about the people we have to turn away, and what they might do or experience without access to safe abortion care."

A ‘Heartless’ New Reality in Texas: Traveling 800 Miles for Abortion Care

Dennis Carter

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's COVID-19 abortion ban would mean almost every county in the state will be more than 100 miles away from the nearest U.S. facility providing care.

Texas’ Legal Arguments for Banning Abortion During COVID-19 Are Hot Garbage

Imani Gandy

Texas' arguments about abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic leading to overtaxed health-care systems, depleted resources, and further spreading of the virus are patently ridiculous.

Texas Reproductive Rights Groups Fight Anti-Abortion ‘Sanctuary Cities’

Erin Heger

The Trust. Respect. Access. coalition in Texas is pushing back against the anti-abortion ordinances by working with local activists to speak out.

Anti-Choice Activists Say Abortion Isn’t ‘Essential,’ but Clinic Protests Are

Jessica Mason Pieklo

While the rest of us stay at home, anti-choice protesters will keep performing their "vital service" outside abortion clinics during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Anti-Abortion Groups Are Making COVID-19 an Even Greater Public Health Threat

Dr. Herminia Palacio

Exploiting the COVID-19 crisis to chip away at reproductive health and rights will disproportionately harm those who are least well off precisely when people most need protection.