Abortion Archives

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Trump Administration Announces Fresh Attack on LGBTQ, Reproductive Rights (Updated)

Jessica Mason Pieklo & ‘Ctrl Alt Delete’ Aims to Be ‘The Office’ of Abortion Providing

Proposed changes to Section 1557 announced Friday would eradicate protections in the Affordable Care Act for LGBTQ patients as well as access to reproductive care.

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‘Ctrl Alt Delete’ Aims to Be ‘The Office’ of Abortion Providing

Lindsay King-Miller

Depictions of funny abortion experiences—and some are—have been largely absent from film and television. The web series now in its second season hopes to change that.

[Photo: Two intrauterine devices (IUD) lay side by side atop a pink background.]

Catholic Hospitals Can Deny Patients Contraception. This Is My Story.

Evann Normandin

If the Trump administration gets its way, be prepared for an outpouring of stories that bear a resemblance to this one, but don’t wrap up so neatly.

[Photo: Writer and producer Norman Lear smiles during an outdoor interview.]

A Short History of Abortion-Related Boycotts

Dr. Cynthia Greenlee

The number of abortion-related boycotts, even failed ones, is staggering when you look not too far in the past.

[Photo: Representative Erica Thomas presses police officers about their intimidation tactics at the Georgia Capitol.]

Georgia Democrats: Police ‘Stifled Dissent’ During Near-Total Abortion Ban Debate

Ari Bee

One Georgia Democratic lawmaker accused GOP leaders of "hiding" behind law enforcement as Republicans rushed through the state's near-total abortion ban.

[Photo: A crowd of pro-choice advocates holding signs gather to protest abortion bans.]

How One State Has Become a Model for Protecting Abortion Rights From Supreme Court Conservatives (Updated)

Auditi Guha

Vermont's Republican governor told Rewire.News he would not stand in the way of protecting abortion rights amid the looming threat to Roe v. Wade.

[Photo: Monica Simpson, executive director of the Atlanta-based SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, speaks during an event.]

Georgia, Alabama Advocates to Would-Be Boycotters: Don’t Write Us Off

Dr. Cynthia Greenlee

Rather than boycotts, many are pushing for increased financial and strategic engagement—centering affected people and the groups who have already been doing the work.

[Photo: Portrait of Yamani Garfield in front of lush greenery.]

The ‘Auntie Network’ Is Creative, but Local Funds Have Been Helping People Get Abortions for Decades

Yamani Hernandez

Duplicating efforts dilutes the power of so many people who have been building a strong network together to ensure abortion access is there for all of us.

[Photo: An Obria Medical Clinics sign affixed to a clinic building.]

Anti-Choice Clinic Network Sues Because It Has to Use Title X Funds for Abortion Referrals (Updated)

Dennis Carter

Obria Group sued the Trump administration last week, claiming current Title X requirements violate the anti-choice group's First Amendment rights and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

[Photo: Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear speaks to a crowd.]

NARAL Jumps Into Kentucky Governor’s Race Ahead of Democratic Primary (Updated)

Ally Boguhn

This isn’t the first time NARAL has jumped into a contentious Democratic primary where abortion rights have been a top-line issue.

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