Reproductive Rights

Justice for Savita

Justice for Savita Justice for Savita

Don't let abortion laws kill any more women. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills

When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills

Who is more valuable, a living woman or a dying fetus? The Catholic Church has given its answer, and Savita Halapannavar is dead.

Nov 14, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

An Appeal to the GOP: Stick to Your Principles! Don’t Listen to Pundits! An Appeal to the GOP: Stick to Your Principles! Don’t Listen to Pundits!

We need a choice, not an echo—especially on “legitimate rape.”

Nov 10, 2012 / Jon Wiener

Women: The Silent Majority?

Women: The Silent Majority? Women: The Silent Majority?

Did women’s silence on “private” issues like abortion and sexual assault tank the GOP?

Nov 8, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Thank You, Republican Misogynists, for Handing Democrats Crucial Victories Last Night Thank You, Republican Misogynists, for Handing Democrats Crucial Victories Last Night

Women voters said “buh-bye” to extreme GOP misogynists.

Nov 7, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions

Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions

Let’s get real: an abortion ban exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the woman would account for less than 7 percent of abortions that happen in America each year.

Oct 24, 2012 / Harold Pollack

Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!

Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt! Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!

What Romney may privately believe is far less important than the bargains he has made with the far-right Christian base of his party.

Oct 24, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Women Voters Will Decide This Election Women Voters Will Decide This Election

Will Romney and Ryan be held accountable for their proposed rollback of women’s rights?

Oct 22, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

My Country, My Choice [Video] My Country, My Choice [Video]

“If you don't trust me with my body, why should I trust you with my country?”

Oct 18, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Why I Didn’t Hate Martha Raddatz’s Abortion Question Why I Didn’t Hate Martha Raddatz’s Abortion Question

The vice-presidential debate gave us a prominent Catholic politician going on record that faith and respect for women’s own decision-making don’t have to be opposed.

Oct 12, 2012 / Emily Douglas

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