Abortion

5 Reproductive Justice Organizations You Can Support After the Election

Nov 13, 2024

5 Reproductive Justice Organizations You Can Support After the Election

The past week post-election has been full of grief for many — particularly for many Black women and other folks of color who feel Donald Trump's win is a personal affront on their rights.

My Mom Had a Pre-Roe Abortion. I Interviewed Her About It.

Oct 28, 2024

My Mom Had a Pre-Roe Abortion. I Interviewed Her About It.

Shortly after the Dobbs decision was handed down in 2022, my mom, now 76, told me her abortion story for the first time.

Why Chrissy Teigen Spent Her Weekend Campaigning For Abortion in Arizona

Oct 28, 2024

Why Chrissy Teigen Spent Her Weekend Campaigning For Abortion in Arizona

In the final week ahead of Nov. 5, all eyes are on just a handful of states that will decide the outcome of a historic election.

My Partner and I Disagree About Abortion Access. Is That a Dealbreaker?

Oct 22, 2024

My Partner and I Disagree About Abortion Access. Is That a Dealbreaker?

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion access became a major talking point for people all over the United States.

What a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Mean For Women

Oct 4, 2024

What a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Mean For Women

For the past few months, all eyes have been on Vice President Kamala Harris.

The $345 Cost — and Roadblocks — of Obtaining an Abortion in a Restricted State

Sep 26, 2024

The $345 Cost — and Roadblocks — of Obtaining an Abortion in a Restricted State

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

Why It Matters When Music Stars Talk About Reproductive Health

Sep 16, 2024

Why It Matters When Music Stars Talk About Reproductive Health

For many years, reproductive health topics like birth control, abortion, and emergency contraception (commonly referred to as Plan B) weren't topics you heard much in public arenas, popular music included.

The Impact of Dobbs on 4 People: "Felt Like Playing Russian Roulette With My Life"

Jun 24, 2024

The Impact of Dobbs on 4 People: "Felt Like Playing Russian Roulette With My Life"

Two years ago, the Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade, which had legalized abortion for nearly 50 years.

The Abortion Pill Remains Legal, but Women Have Been Stocking Up For Months

Jun 13, 2024

The Abortion Pill Remains Legal, but Women Have Been Stocking Up For Months

On June 13, the Supreme Court preserved access to medication abortion, unanimously rejecting a bid from anti-abortion doctors challenging the FDA's approval of the drug.

Why the WNBA's Partnership With Opill Is So Groundbreaking

Apr 12, 2024

Why the WNBA's Partnership With Opill Is So Groundbreaking

As states across the country continue to revoke access to reproductive rights, the WNBA is taking a clear stand, announcing a new multi-year partnership with the OTC contraception, Opill.

Olivia Rodrigo's Management Is Putting an End to Concert Contraception

Mar 15, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo's Management Is Putting an End to Concert Contraception

Looks like Olivia Rodrigo's management team has officially resorted to Plan B (and no, not that kind).

What to Know About the Abortion Pill Before It Hits Pharmacies

Mar 5, 2024

What to Know About the Abortion Pill Before It Hits Pharmacies

About half of all abortions are medication abortions, meaning they're done using the abortion pill, according to Guttmacher Institute.