![After discovering Jane in 1971, Shannon joined Chicago’s famous abortion underground.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ShermanMahone-Shannon-ftr.jpg)
The Story of Sakinah Ahad Shannon, an Early Hero of Abortion Liberation The Story of Sakinah Ahad Shannon, an Early Hero of Abortion Liberation
Sakinah discovered Chicago’s Abortion Counseling Service, better known as Jane, because she wanted to help a friend. Then she became an essential part of it.
Oct 1, 2024 / Feature / Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone
![The FDA’s Abortion Announcement Is Not What You Think](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GettyImages-1240572433.jpg)
The FDA’s Abortion Announcement Is Not What You Think The FDA’s Abortion Announcement Is Not What You Think
The FDA just reinforced "abortion exceptionalism" in health care and added paternalistic busywork for pharmacists dispensing medication abortion.
Jan 6, 2023 / Renee Bracey Sherman, Dr. Daniel Grossman, and Tracy Weitz
![People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PoliceK_at_abortion_protest-getty_img.jpg)
People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police
It’s time to pick a side.
Jun 23, 2022 / Renee Bracey Sherman
![The FDA Didn’t Liberate Abortion—but We Still Can](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-1356560583.jpg)
The FDA Didn’t Liberate Abortion—but We Still Can The FDA Didn’t Liberate Abortion—but We Still Can
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision to lift restrictions on mifepristone is good news for people in states that allow telemedicine abortion, but means nothing for everyone ...
Dec 17, 2021 / Renee Bracey Sherman and Dr. Daniel Grossman
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The Covid Crisis Reveals the Need to Abolish Abortion Restrictions The Covid Crisis Reveals the Need to Abolish Abortion Restrictions
What kind of nation allows people to be prosecuted for health care?
Jul 15, 2020 / Renee Bracey Sherman