Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Can Be Blocked Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Can Be Blocked
It is possible that just one Republican vote could be enough (in combination with Democrats) to prevent a lurch to the right.
Jul 2, 2018 / John Nichols
Can a Feminist Be Pro-Life? Can a Feminist Be Pro-Life?
Without abortion rights, there isn’t a lot left to the fundamental ideals of equality and self-determination.
Mar 10, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt
How the US Tests Out Some of Its Most Oppressive Domestic Policies on the World How the US Tests Out Some of Its Most Oppressive Domestic Policies on the World
From reproductive rights to incarceration, the rest of the globe has been a laboratory for some of our country’s worst policies.
Feb 2, 2017 / Michelle Chen
If Abortion Were About Equality, Would Americans Like It Better? If Abortion Were About Equality, Would Americans Like It Better?
It is—and that’s the problem.
Jul 2, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Women Are Being Arrested and Jailed for Self-Abortion Women Are Being Arrested and Jailed for Self-Abortion
The anti-abortion movement claims that no one wants to see the law come down on women who end their pregnancies, but it’s already happening.
Jun 10, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters
A new guide for journalists argues that we get an inaccurate picture of reproductive health issues when we use language carelessly.
Jan 22, 2015 / Dani McClain
‘Roe’ Didn’t Incite the Culture Wars, and Neither Would a Supreme Court Ruling for Marriage Equality ‘Roe’ Didn’t Incite the Culture Wars, and Neither Would a Supreme Court Ruling for Marriage Equality
The right to marry someone of the same sex is the most visible civil rights issue of the past decade. So why are even liberal-minded people encouraging the Court to punt?
Mar 27, 2013 / Jill Filipovic
Defending ‘Roe’ at 40 Defending ‘Roe’ at 40
In the face of a continuing right-wing assault in both legislatures and clinic corridors, the only thing to do is fight back.
Jan 18, 2013 / Peter Rothberg
The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé? The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé?
Planned Parenthood has concluded that “choice” is not always the best rallying cry. But it can still pack a punch.
Jan 16, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
This Is ‘Roe’ at 40 This Is ‘Roe’ at 40
After taking some hits, the movement for abortion rights is pushing back—and has some new tricks up its sleeve.
Jan 16, 2013 / The Editors