reproductive rights
Millions of Students Head Back to Campus Facing Severe Abortion Laws
This fall, millions will attend college in abortion-restricted states, leaving them with limited options.
By Angie Jaime
Does Abortion Really Exist in Emily in Paris?
Portrayals of pregnancy, abortion, and reproductive decisions at large on television have long been flawed, making accurate portrayal all the more important.
By Halima Jibril
What It's Like to Be an Abortion Clinic Escort In the Post-Roe Era
“Clinic escorts remain some of the most steadfast defenders of those accessing abortion care.”
By Jasmine Knox
Voters Can Still Take Back Control Over State Abortion Rights
In states like Nevada, activists are working to enshrine the right to abortion in their constitution.
By Lizzie Ramirez
I Got to Be a Politician for a Week. Here's How It Changed Me.
I was elected “governor” of Missouri, and now I’m campaigning for the actual governor.
By Cecilia Bartin
The Republican Party’s Official Platform Would Give Rights to Fetuses
The move endangers both abortion and IVF.
By Amanda Becker and Shefali Luthra, The 19th*
What It’s Like to Lobby for Abortion Rights From a Red State
"Whether you like it or not, you represent us.”
By Grace Panetta, The 19th*
Supreme Court Rules That Idaho Hospitals Cannot Deny Abortions in Medical Emergencies
The high court found that Idaho’s strict abortion ban does not trump a federal law.
By Shefali Luthra, The 19th*
Inside the History of State Suppression of Abortion in the U.S.
Common pregnancy outcomes, like miscarriage and stillbirths, are now potential criminal offenses.
By Marian Jones
Animated Short Film ‘Romina’ Tells The Real Story of Teen Abortion Care
This animated film depicts the harrowing realities for many young people in a post-Dobbs America.
By Angie Jaime
Abortion Pill Access Won't Be Restricted After Supreme Court Ruling
The Court rejected a challenge that would've made the abortion pill harder to access.
By Brittney McNamara
Male Birth Control Gel Is Proving Safe and Effective in Early Clinical Trials
It’s a major research milestone—but it’s still years before the product reaches the public.
By Angie Jaime
A Look Inside the First Month of Florida's Abortion Ban
"People who get turned away are in shock and cry. They say 'I have to go home and have a baby now?' When they didn't even want to have a baby in the first place."
By Samuel Larreal
Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Women Denied Abortions Despite Pregnancy Complications
The court refused to provide clarity on exceptions to abortion bans in Texas.
By Angie Jaime
Potential Texas GOP Platform Suggests Death Penalty for Abortion Patients
And that's only one point on the docket.
By Angie Jaime
Louisiana Has Classified Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances
“There’s a reason we rank at the bottom in terms of maternal health outcomes, and this is why.”
By Angie Jaime
The Truth About the Birth Control Misinformation Flooding Social Media
And why reproductive justice experts worry it's part of a broader effort.
By Kate Corliss
More Young People Are Opting for Permanent Contraception, Study Finds
In the years after the end of Roe, more young adults are choosing sterilization, according to new research.
By Angie Jaime
Olivia Rodrigo Gets That the Girlies Are Pissed
There’s nothing like an arena full of people screaming their hearts out.
By Reshma Saujani
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Arizona Supreme Court Upholds a 160-Year Old Abortion Ban
The restrictive law was first enacted in 1864, before Arizona was even a state.
By Elizabeth Logan