Abortion

How I Rediscovered Sexual Pleasure After an Abortion

Iman N. Milner

After I terminated my pregnancy, my libido was nonexistent. But no one seemed to be comfortable talking about how, even if you are pro-choice, your healing journey can include moments that feel less than empowering. 

Republicans Push Anti-Choice Constitutional Amendments to Circumvent Courts: Spotlight on the States

Dennis Carter

The effort to change state constitutions, making it easier for Republican lawmakers to end legal abortion, continues apace in Iowa and Wisconsin.

Louisiana Democrat Who Backed Near-Total Abortion Ban Endorses Biden: Campaign Week in Review

Dennis Carter

State Sen. Gerald Boudreaux is one of many Democrats in the Louisiana legislature who oppose abortion rights.

Trump’s Pregnant Traveler Ban Is Part of a Long History of Anti-AAPI Immigrant Policy

Sung Yeon Choimorrow

The message is clear: People of color are not welcome in the United States.

An Indiana Republican Says the State Can Ignore the Constitution to End Legal Abortion. He’s Wrong.

Imani Gandy

Indiana is like a whiny teenager shrieking to Uncle Sam, “You’re not my real dad,” before flouncing onto its bed and shoving earbuds into its ears.

Anti-Choice Group Stands by Washington State Republican Accused of Domestic Terrorism 

Sarah Anne Lloyd

A staunchly anti-choice lawmaker who allegedly planned and participated in domestic terrorism has maintained the backing of Human Life PAC.

Senate Republicans Go All-In on Lies About Later Abortion Care (Updated)

Jo Yurcaba

The Republican U.S. Senate legislation is "a vehicle for false narratives and inflammatory language" around later abortions, said Dr. Kristyn Brandi, board chair of Physicians for Reproductive Health.

Klobuchar: Democrats Should Be a ‘Big Tent’ With Abortion Rights Foes

Dennis Carter

In an exchange on The View, Amy Klobuchar said the Democratic Party shouldn't shut out those who oppose abortion rights.

Women Shouldn’t Get a Bill for an IUD—but Sometimes They Do

Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News

For those who are slapped with a fee, the prices are sky-high—and growing.

Oklahoma Republicans Want to Suspend Abortion Providers’ Medical Licenses: Spotlight on the States

Dennis Carter

Anti-choice legislation advanced in Oklahoma and Arizona last week, and a Mississippi Republican proposed a bill even more extreme than the state's near-total abortion ban.