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Rachel Cohen

Rachel Cohen is a freelance journalist based in D.C. focused on education, labor, and civil rights. Her writing has appeared in The Intercept, The American Prospect, and The Atlantic, among other outlets. She’s on Twitter at @rmc031.

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[PHOTO: Arkansas state capitol building]

Analysis Abortion

Arkansas Could Give Amy Coney Barrett Her Big Abortion Moment (Updated)

Dec 16, 8:30am Rachel Cohen

The "Unborn Child Protection Act" was filed ahead of Arkansas' next legislative session meant to more directly challenge Roe v. Wade.

[Photo: A patient sits and speaks with a doctor who is using their laptop]

News Law and Policy

Arkansas’ Medication Abortion Ban Was Hit With a Temporary Restraining Order. Here’s What’s Next.

Jun 20, 10:34am Rachel Cohen

Planned Parenthood says the law, which forces doctors providing medication abortion to contract with another doctor who has admitting privileges at a nearby hospital, would force it to stop providing medication abortion at two Arkansas clinics.

[Photo: Thousands rallied at the Oklahoma state Capitol building during the third day of a statewide education walkout]

News Economic Justice

Conservatives Work to Undermine Oklahoma Teachers’ Raises After Walkout

May 7, 10:58am Rachel Cohen

A defeated amendment would have made unions in the state, including those representing teachers, have to recertify with their members every five years. Advocates suggested the proposal was retribution for a recent strike.