Amy Littlefield

Amy Littlefield is The Nation’s abortion access correspondent and a journalist who focuses on reproductive rights, healthcare, and religion. She is the author of the forthcoming book American Crusaders, a history of the anti-abortion movement over the last fifty years, to be published in 2026.

How Abortion Funds Showed America That ‘Roe’ Is Not Enough

How Abortion Funds Showed America That ‘Roe’ Is Not Enough How Abortion Funds Showed America That ‘Roe’ Is Not Enough

The movement for abortion access—not just rights—has arrived, and it’s winning fights across the country.

Dec 3, 2019 / Feature / Amy Littlefield

Maltrato a niñas y mujeres que buscan acceso al aborto por violación

Maltrato a niñas y mujeres que buscan acceso al aborto por violación Maltrato a niñas y mujeres que buscan acceso al aborto por violación

En México, médicos, enfermeras, administradores de hospitales y funcionarios públicos están tratando de impedir que las sobrevivientes de violación tengan acceso al aborto legal.

Oct 10, 2019 / En español / Amy Littlefield and Laura Gottesdiener

When Abortion After Rape Is Legal—but Nearly Impossible to Obtain

When Abortion After Rape Is Legal—but Nearly Impossible to Obtain When Abortion After Rape Is Legal—but Nearly Impossible to Obtain

In Mexico, doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, and public officials are all trying to prevent rape survivors from accessing legal abortion.

Sep 17, 2019 / Feature / Amy Littlefield and Laura Gottesdiener

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