Reproductive Rights

On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood? On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood?

The Nation’s Chris Hayes says that taking away Planned Parenthood's funding will only deny millions of women vital reproductive care. The Daily Show’s Kristen S...

Feb 24, 2011 / Press Room

On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood? On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood?

The Nation's Chris Hayes says that taking away Planned Parenthood's funding will only deny millions of women vital reproductive care. The Daily Show's Kristen Schaal says that...

Feb 23, 2011 / The Daily Show

City of Joy Is What Investing in Life Looks Like City of Joy Is What Investing in Life Looks Like

This weekend saw something revolutionary—not just  in Egypt, but in the Congo. The V-Day foundation, led by playwright and GRITtv guest Eve Ensler, opened its first City...

Feb 10, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Piling on Against Planned Parenthood Piling on Against Planned Parenthood

A sting operation, plus movement on a bill to defund the healthcare provider? It's no coincidence that they're happening right at the same time.

Feb 2, 2011 / Sharon Lerner

Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s Horror Show

Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s Horror Show Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s Horror Show

This is what illegal abortion looks like.

Jan 27, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’

In the face of an emboldened right-wing assault in both legislatures and at clinic doors, the only thing to do is fight back.

Jan 21, 2011 / Peter Rothberg

Slide Show: Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ in 2011

Slide Show: Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ in 2011 Slide Show: Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ in 2011

On January 22nd, 1973, 38 years ago this week, the Supreme Court handed down the landmark Roe vs. Wade case, establishing a woman’s right to seek an abortion under the Consti…

Jan 21, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Does Contraception Count as Prevention? Does Contraception Count as Prevention?

If an Institute of Medicine–appointed committee says yes, health insurance plans could be required to cover birth control free of charge for policyholders.

Jan 18, 2011 / Sharon Lerner

Young Feminists ‘Rankling The Old Guard’ and the Future of Feminism: A Conversation with Katha Pollitt

Young Feminists ‘Rankling The Old Guard’ and the Future of Feminism: A Conversation with Katha Pollitt Young Feminists ‘Rankling The Old Guard’ and the Future of Feminism: A Conversation with Katha Pollitt

Older and younger feminists don't clash over ideas, but about power and visibility in the movement, says Katha Pollitt.

Jan 6, 2011 / Joanna Chiu

Conversation: Katha Pollitt on Conservative Feminism Conversation: Katha Pollitt on Conservative Feminism

Sarah Palin is busily trying to sell "conservative feminism" to the masses, but her idea of feminism certainly doesn't include reproductive choice or sexual freedom. ...

Dec 3, 2010 / Press Room

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