Planned Parenthood May Be Safe From the Feds, But Not the States
After failing to get the Senate to approve a bill that would defund the women’s health organization, abortion opponents have a new strategy: death by a thousand cuts.
Pro-Choice
Are Ultrasounds Being Used as Weapons in the War on Women?
Abortion opponents believe that in utero images can have a profound effect on pregnant women. But they fail to see the bigger picture.
Doctors Face Brutal Harassment—Whether They Provide Abortions or Not
In Ohio, simply agreeing to provide health care for a clinic in case of emergency renders doctors extremely vulnerable to abortion’s most inflammatory opponents.
Why Are Abortion Opponents Co-Opting “Black Lives Matter”?
A clinic escort reveals the horrifying new tactics of anti-choicers, who are turning a powerful movement into a racist tool of harassment.
GOPers Don’t Want to Jail Women for Abortions—Except When They Do
A Georgia mother has been charged with murder for allegedly inducing her own abortion. With clinics closing every day, welcome to our harrowing future.
Is the “Pro-Life” Movement Killing Itself?
A new Gallup poll reveals that for the first time since 2008, the majority of Americans identify as pro-choice—likely because laws around the country have stripped us of our options and access.
The “Fetal Pain” Bill Is Back, and It’s Worse Than Ever
This week, Congress is poised to pass a tweaked "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," with new language that appeases all GOP’ers. And signals very disturbing news for rape survivors.
How to Have the Best Weekend Ever: Katha Pollitt, Singer Mary Lambert + More
What we’ll be listening to, watching, and reading to sate our pop culture needs.
What Happened to “Abortion On Demand Without Apology”?
In her new book, "PRO: Reclaiming Abortion Rights," Katha Pollitt says the pro-choice movement has become too apologetic and defensive. And it’s a losing proposition.