Reproductive Rights

Even Under “Roe,” I Faced Barriers to Get an Abortion

Even Under “Roe,” I Faced Barriers to Get an Abortion Even Under “Roe,” I Faced Barriers to Get an Abortion

In spite of having made up my mind, I still had to face unnecessary barriers in order to access medical care that I could have received online and by mail.

May 16, 2022 / Larada Lee-Wallace

Democrats Must Become As Brave and Righteous as Abortion-Clinic Escorts

Democrats Must Become As Brave and Righteous as Abortion-Clinic Escorts Democrats Must Become As Brave and Righteous as Abortion-Clinic Escorts

To win back abortion rights, Democrats need to learn how to fight the moral battle being waged by anti-abortion theocrats—something clinic escorts do every day.

May 16, 2022 / Elie Mystal

The Hyde Amendment Is Not an Excuse to Do Nothing to Protect Abortion Rights

The Hyde Amendment Is Not an Excuse to Do Nothing to Protect Abortion Rights The Hyde Amendment Is Not an Excuse to Do Nothing to Protect Abortion Rights

The federal government still has power to protect abortion rights, and it’s time the Biden administration used it.

May 12, 2022 / Elie Mystal

On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us

On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us

Athletes can amplify struggle, but we are going to need to lead ourselves. 

May 11, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Freedom of Choice

Freedom of Choice Freedom of Choice

Our bodies our choice.

May 11, 2022 / OppArt / Honey Goudard

Protest outside Justice Kavanaugh's home

F*&k Civility! F*&k Civility!

Democrats better get more comfortable with peaceful protest—even at justices’ homes—if we want to get our rights back from a dangerous minority.

May 10, 2022 / Joan Walsh

“Roe v. Wade” in Peril

“Roe v. Wade” in Peril “Roe v. Wade” in Peril

Women’s rights are human rights.

May 10, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

President Biden claps during a speech in Cincinnati

Are Joe Biden, Democrats, Ready to Fight in a Post-“Roe” World? Are Joe Biden, Democrats, Ready to Fight in a Post-“Roe” World?

Reproductive freedom could give Democrats an edge if the party leadership weren’t so cowardly.

May 10, 2022 / Jeet Heer

March for Women's Lives protest in 1986

“Roe” Redistributed Power—and Its Supporters Should Champion That “Roe” Redistributed Power—and Its Supporters Should Champion That

The decision was not toxic, unworkable or unpopular. But in fending off these accusations, we’ve forgotten to defend its most important result.

May 10, 2022 / Nan D. Hunter

These Texas DAs Will Refuse to Prosecute Women if “Roe” Is Overturned

These Texas DAs Will Refuse to Prosecute Women if “Roe” Is Overturned These Texas DAs Will Refuse to Prosecute Women if “Roe” Is Overturned

“We cannot condone such cruelty or this distorted use of our criminal legal system,” the prosecutors argued in April.

May 9, 2022 / John Nichols

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