Reproductive Rights

Voters at the Tenney Park polling place in Madison, Wisconsin

Progressives Score a Major Win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary Progressives Score a Major Win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary

In a race that will determine the balance of power on a key court, liberal candidates just won a combined 54 percent of the vote.

Feb 22, 2023 / John Nichols

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 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

Chief Justice Roberts Portrays His Court as Heroic

Chief Justice Roberts Portrays His Court as Heroic Chief Justice Roberts Portrays His Court as Heroic

(Rather than a cohort of extremists that ignores judicial precedent and makes up facts to suit its agenda.)

Feb 10, 2023 / Column / Elie Mystal

With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Menstrual Equity Gains Support

With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Menstrual Equity Gains Support With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Menstrual Equity Gains Support

This year, lawmakers in two dozen states, including Texas, Alabama, Nebraska, Missouri, and Georgia, introduced bills that would expand access to menstrual products.

Feb 7, 2023 / StudentNation / Thalia Charles

Solomon Peña taken into custody

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

Richard Briggs talking at health care task force meeting

Republicans Are Trapped by Their Party’s Anti-Abortion Extremism Republicans Are Trapped by Their Party’s Anti-Abortion Extremism

Riled up anti-choice activists ensure that the fight over abortion will continue to dominate elections.

Jan 27, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Jasmine, 23, waits to receive an abortion at a Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinic in West Palm Beach, Fla.

“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

Conservatives Have a Sketchy New Legal Plot to Ban the Abortion Pill

Conservatives Have a Sketchy New Legal Plot to Ban the Abortion Pill Conservatives Have a Sketchy New Legal Plot to Ban the Abortion Pill

By forum-shopping their way to a hearing before a zealot judge, conservatives hope to win an unwinnable case—and not for the first time.

Jan 26, 2023 / Elie Mystal

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Letters From the February 6/13, 2023, Issue Letters From the February 6/13, 2023, Issue

The pink tide and democracy… Netizen power… The rules of the game…

Jan 26, 2023 / Our Readers

Rights and Wrongs

Rights and Wrongs Rights and Wrongs

January 22 marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as we mourn the loss of 50 years of constitutional protections.

Jan 23, 2023 / OppArt / Christy Arbogast

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