Parenthood

They Didn’t Have Coronavirus Symptoms Until After They Gave Birth. Then They Tested Positive.

Nina Martin, ProPublica

It’s asymptomatic people who may hold the most urgent lessons for a maternal care system that is scrambling to reinvent itself during the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘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.”

‘Not the Time to Play Politics’: The False Premise Behind Texas’ Anti-Abortion COVID-19 Order

Lauren Young

Texas' argument to halt legal abortion during the COVID-19 outbreak was made in bad faith, as reproductive health clinics rarely need the kind of equipment in high demand at hospitals.

Texas’ COVID-19 Response: Ban Abortion, Kill Grandma

Imani Gandy

Top Texas officials, including Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, seem to think banning legal abortion and sacrificing the elderly are the best ways to combat the outbreak.

‘Jane Against the World’: Writing a Young Adult Nonfiction on Abortion for Teens

Esther Gim

"I was terrified about doing this book," said author Karen Blumenthal. "I was afraid that there wouldn't be interest, especially at that level, that schools would have problems with it."

Indian Health Services Is Ill-Prepared for the Coronavirus Crisis. Indigenous People Will Suffer.

Dr. Melissa Riley

The Indian Health Service can barely keep up with broken bones and preventive care, according to Indigenous Women Rising.

Are You Home Schooling Your Kids? Don’t Forget Sex Education.

Cassandra Corrado

Sex education is education—and if you’re braving math, science, and history to help your kid with their lessons, you should do the same for sex ed.

How the Coronavirus Is Affecting Abortion Access in a State Hostile to Abortion Rights

Paige Alexandria

In Texas, abortion access is already threatened as a result of extreme anti-choice legislation—the barriers people face are compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your Questions About Reproductive Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Answered

Rewire News Group Staff

"The effect [of the COVID-19 outbreak] on people accessing abortion care is considerable, especially in those states that have limited access."

Texas Foreshadows How Trump’s ‘Gag Rule’ Will Destroy Teens’ Access to Contraception

Martha Kempner

Texas should be seen as a testing ground for what happens when anti-choice legislators gut access to reproductive health care. Teenagers, according to research, pay a hefty price.