Abortion Archives

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United States Drops to an ‘F’ in Reproductive Rights Report Card

Dennis Carter

The Population Institute attributes the country's first failing grade to Title X restrictions, the appointment of federal judges, and cutting evidence-based sexuality education.

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‘If I Don’t Lie, It’s Illegal’: How Forced Counseling Affects Abortion Patients

Paige Alexandria

When I provide patient-centered counseling to people seeking abortion care, I have to undo the damage from biased counseling mandated by the state.

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Kansas Lawmakers Must Stop Attacks on Abortion and Medicaid

Julie Burkhart

Some state legislators are threatening to derail bipartisan efforts to expand Medicaid to 150,000 uninsured Kansans unless an anti-abortion constitutional amendment is approved.

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The United States Is the Epicenter of the Anti-Choice Clinic Crisis

Rachel Wells

With Heartbeat International’s uncovered manipulations, the organization is paving the way for the marketing of deceit, threatening access to abortion care around the world.

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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.