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[Photo: An image still of the FX show 'Mrs. America' that shows a white woman scowling and wearing a 'NO ERA' pin in the midst of a protest.]

‘Mrs. America’ and the Forgotten Labor Activists of the Equal Rights Amendment Debate

Sascha Cohen

This new miniseries—like elsewhere in mainstream conversations—oversimplifies the debate over the Equal Rights Amendment as a conflict between conservative housewives on one side and liberal feminists on the other.

[Photo: A patient sits on an exam table as she talks to her doctor.]

Notes on Language: Why We Stopped Using ‘Surgical Abortion’ at Rewire News Group

Regina Mahone

And what you need to know about abortion and “elective” health care.

[Photo: A still of Never Rarely Sometimes Always depicting a young person getting a sonogram.]

5 TV Shows and Movies That Realistically Depict Abortion—All Available to Stream Online

Esther Gim

Rewire.News shares some of our favorite storylines in recent years that have expanded representation of who gets an abortion and realistically depict the procedure.

[Photo: A group of predominantly pregnant people of color sit in a living room as they listen to an elder Black birthworker speak.]

Birth Centers Are Crucial for Communities of Color, Especially in a Pandemic

Leseliey Welch & Nashira Baril

We must act quickly to fortify established birth centers, and make birth centers a real option for birthing people in every city.

[Photo: An interior shot of an empty night club.]

What It’s Like to Be an Undocumented Sex Worker During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Reese Piper

"While digital sex work is a job I can do right now being undocumented, I don’t want to be that visible. I’m applying for my green card soon."

[Photo: An illustrated map showing states where state officials are trying to end abortion.]

Abortion Access During COVID-19, State by State

Dennis Carter

It’s been a dizzying few weeks.

[Photo: A pill lays on top of a mifepristone blister pack.]

Self-Managed Abortions May Be More Difficult to Access Right Now—Here’s What You Need to Know

Ray Levy-Uyeda

With supply chain disruptions in India due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, medication abortion may be less accessible—an issue compounded by anti-choice state officials trying to ban the procedure and the FDA.

[Photo: A black activist speaks through a megaphone at a protest against recently passed abortion ban bills at the Georgia State Capitol building in Atlanta, Georgia.]

In Georgia, Black Women Lead the Fight Against High Maternal Mortality Rates and Anti-Choice Legislation

Gloria Oladipo

“Doing this work can weigh heavy—we know that even with all of the work that is being done to uplift issues around Black maternal health, Black mamas are still bearing the brunt of this crisis."

[Photo: A woman of color wearing a masks looks suspiciously at a person holding a sign that reads 'Crisis Pregnancy Centers*. We're Open. *Unregulated and putting you at risk.]

Anti-Choice Clinics Are Open During the COVID-19 Crisis. That’s Dangerous for Pregnant People.

Jo Yurcaba

Reproductive health advocates worry that clinics operated by anti-choice activists could sow confusion among people seeking care during the COVID-19 outbreak.

[Photo: An abortion clinic escort smiles as she holds a green banner in support of abortion.]

What It’s Like to Be a Clinic Escort in North Carolina During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tiffany Diane Tso

"We hoped pulling back would send a general message to the protester community that everyone should take this seriously, but protesters have continued to show up."

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