The Supreme Court Has Preserved Access to the Abortion Pill—Over Alito’s Salty Objection The Supreme Court Has Preserved Access to the Abortion Pill—Over Alito’s Salty Objection
The ruling, which stays a nationwide ban on mifepristone by a rogue Texas judge, is a rare, if perhaps temporary, victory.
Apr 21, 2023 / Elie Mystal
The Fifth Circuit’s Abortion Pill Ruling Was All About Sowing Confusion The Fifth Circuit’s Abortion Pill Ruling Was All About Sowing Confusion
While the decision partially overturned an earlier ruling banning the sale of mifepristone, it also reaffirmed some of that ruling’s more troubling and dangerous logic.
Apr 14, 2023 / Elie Mystal
A Zealot Judge Has Ordered a Nationwide Abortion Pill Ban A Zealot Judge Has Ordered a Nationwide Abortion Pill Ban
Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling threw the fate of mifepristone into question. The case is likely headed to the Supreme Court within days.
Apr 7, 2023 / Elie Mystal
In the Dominican Republic, the Fight for Abortion Rights Is a Fight Against Anti-Blackness In the Dominican Republic, the Fight for Abortion Rights Is a Fight Against Anti-Blackness
Afro-feminist movements push for comprehensive sex education, a cultural shift, and exceptions to a total abortion ban.
Feb 22, 2023 / Photo Essay / Natalia Perez-Gonzalez
What the Attacks on New Mexico Democrats Say About Being a Woman in Politics What the Attacks on New Mexico Democrats Say About Being a Woman in Politics
Female politicians are three times more likely than their male colleagues to be targeted with threats and harassment.
Jan 31, 2023 / Cecilia Nowell
“Restore Roe” Is Not the Answer to the Abortion Access Crisis “Restore Roe” Is Not the Answer to the Abortion Access Crisis
We deserve better than the return of a law that never worked for everyone.
Jan 27, 2023 / Mary Drummer
The Supreme Court’s Big Investigation Into the “Dobbs” Leak Was a Big Fake The Supreme Court’s Big Investigation Into the “Dobbs” Leak Was a Big Fake
The institution whose members claim to have the power to see into the minds of dead people couldn’t figure out who leaked the Dobbs draft.
Jan 19, 2023 / Elie Mystal
The Stench of Corruption Is Growing Stronger Around the Supreme Court The Stench of Corruption Is Growing Stronger Around the Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts insists the court can police itself, but all evidence points to the contrary.
Nov 22, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Democrats Should Use This Moment to Codify “Roe v. Wade” Democrats Should Use This Moment to Codify “Roe v. Wade”
The midterms proved that Americans support abortion rights, and Democrats should enshrine them—even though the Supreme Court will promptly strike them down.
Nov 15, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Meredith Tax, 1942–2022 Meredith Tax, 1942–2022
The tireless organizer, feminist pioneer, and relentless coalition builder never let up.
Oct 31, 2022 / Alix Kates Shulman