Reproductive Rights

Pope Francis’ Endorsement of the Iran Deal Exposes Republican Hypocrisy

Pope Francis’ Endorsement of the Iran Deal Exposes Republican Hypocrisy Pope Francis’ Endorsement of the Iran Deal Exposes Republican Hypocrisy

If the GOP obsession with banning abortion is about life, why aren’t they celebrating the avoidance of war with Iran?

Sep 28, 2015 / Juan Cole

John Boehner’s Downfall Had Nothing to Do With His Position on Abortion

John Boehner’s Downfall Had Nothing to Do With His Position on Abortion John Boehner’s Downfall Had Nothing to Do With His Position on Abortion

The conflict with hardliners that led to the Speaker’s resignation was about tactics, not ideology.

Sep 25, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

John Fetterman

This Tattooed, Head-shaven, Straight-talking Mayor Wants to Be the Next Senator From Pennsylvania This Tattooed, Head-shaven, Straight-talking Mayor Wants to Be the Next Senator From Pennsylvania

John Fetterman talks inequality, immigration, drug legalization, same-sex marriage, “bittergate,” and how to revive post-industrial America.

Sep 25, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

John Boehner

Breaking: John Boehner Leaving Congress, Speaker Post Before November Breaking: John Boehner Leaving Congress, Speaker Post Before November

After years of clashing with far-right conservatives, Boehner’s situation apparently became untenable.

Sep 25, 2015 / George Zornick

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Illegal Abortion Is Dangerous, Birth Control Works, and Other Inconvenient Truths for Pro-Lifers Illegal Abortion Is Dangerous, Birth Control Works, and Other Inconvenient Truths for Pro-Lifers

Ross Douthat thinks abortion could be criminalized without sacrificing women’s equality or well-being. He’s sorely mistaken.

Sep 24, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Carly Fiorina’s Planned-Parenthood Distortions Get Worse

Carly Fiorina’s Planned-Parenthood Distortions Get Worse Carly Fiorina’s Planned-Parenthood Distortions Get Worse

The footage Fiorina described during last week’s debate doesn’t actually exist, so a PAC supporting her tried to create it.

Sep 23, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

The False Compassion of Pope Francis

The False Compassion of Pope Francis The False Compassion of Pope Francis

No, women who get abortions aren’t automatically excommunicated from the Catholic Church. But you wouldn’t know that from the pope.

Sep 21, 2015 / Frances Kissling

Representative Goodlatte greeting witnesses who appeared at the hearing

Republicans Hold a Planned Parenthood ‘Show Trial’ Based on Videos They Haven’t Seen Republicans Hold a Planned Parenthood ‘Show Trial’ Based on Videos They Haven’t Seen

“Joseph McCarthy would be proud of this committee today,’’ said one Democrat.

Sep 9, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Young mothers at a health clinic in Manila. In 2012, the Catholic Church opposed a bill guaranteeing access to birth control and sex education in the Philippines. Credit: Erik de Castro / Reuters

If Pope Francis Really Wanted to Fight Climate Change, He’d Be a Feminist If Pope Francis Really Wanted to Fight Climate Change, He’d Be a Feminist

The world will never be healed of its ecological ills as long as women cannot control their fertility.

Sep 9, 2015 / Feature / Katha Pollitt

U.S. Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Governor Kasich holds a campaign town hall meeting in Peterborough

John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights

Unless a federal judge steps in, Cincinnati could become the largest metro area in the United States without access to abortion.

Sep 8, 2015 / Dani McClain

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