Reproductive Rights

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? 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 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

Not in Her Shoes Not in Her Shoes

Days ahead of the fortieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood's powerful video illustrates how the pro-choice and pro-life labels don’t reflect the complexity...

Jan 15, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women

Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women

The state-level right-wing agenda will continue to hit poor women on all fronts.

Jan 8, 2013 / Bryce Covert

South Africa’s Barriers to Abortion

South Africa’s Barriers to Abortion South Africa’s Barriers to Abortion

Seventeen years ago, as apartheid came to an end in South Africa and a democratically elected government took power, the country became an abortion rights pioneer. In 1996, the pos…

Jan 3, 2013 / Photo Essay / Jake Naughton, Jina Moore, and Estelle Ellis

In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access

In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access

Long waits and too few providers are consigning more and more women to illegal abortions.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Jina Moore and Estelle Ellis

Dear Conservatives: Your Opposition to Family Planning Comes with a Huge Price Tag

Dear Conservatives: Your Opposition to Family Planning Comes with a Huge Price Tag Dear Conservatives: Your Opposition to Family Planning Comes with a Huge Price Tag

You can save the babies or you can save the budget, but you can’t do both.

Dec 10, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat

Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat

The New York Times columnist is so obsessed with women’s fertility, it’s too bad he can’t get pregnant himself.

Dec 5, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Remember Savita Halappanavar

Remember Savita Halappanavar Remember Savita Halappanavar

Her death is a warning: It could happen here.

Nov 20, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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