Amy Littlefield

Amy Littlefield is a freelance investigative reporter focused on the intersection of religion and health care.

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Reproductive Rights

With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Activists Urge Biden to Strike Hyde Amendment

Biden could craft a budget that strikes down the amendment, which withholds abortion coverage from millions of people.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

December 9, 2020

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Human Rights

Intersex Activists Push Hospitals to Ditch Nonconsensual Surgeries on Children

While intersex activism has existed for decades, the past few years have seen a series of historic victories.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

October 26, 2020

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Reproductive Rights

Barrett’s Confirmation Would Empower Catholic Hospitals to Deny Crucial Care

Catholic hospitals have increasingly become the only option for many communities.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

October 15, 2020

News Analysis

Politics & Elections

Pence’s Handling of COVID Is Straight Out of the Christian Right Playbook

The tendency to lie to advance an agenda is not something Pence needed to learn from Trump.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

October 8, 2020

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Reproductive Rights

Pro-Choice Clergy Saved Lives Before “Roe.” They’re Mobilizing to Do It Again.

People of faith are again mobilizing to defend reproductive rights ahead of Amy Coney Barrett’s expected confirmation.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

October 3, 2020

News Analysis

Reproductive Rights

Nearly 2 in 5 Women of Reproductive Age May Be Stuck With Catholic Health Care

Many patients have no choice but to visit Catholic hospitals.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

February 15, 2020

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Reproductive Rights

A Christian Nationalist Group Is Quietly Shaping Bills for State Legislatures

Seemingly disparate anti-LGBTQ, anti-choice bills can all be traced to a handbook produced by theocrats.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

January 16, 2020

News Analysis

Human Rights

After Nearly a Century, 2020 May Usher in the Equal Rights Amendment

The concerns driving the ERA’s passage today look far different from those of the amendment’s original supporters.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

December 20, 2019

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Economy & Labor

Harvard Grad Workers Are Striking Over Medical Debt and Sexual Harassment

Harvard is the world’s wealthiest university, but grad student workers are struggling.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

December 6, 2019

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Reproductive Rights

Catholic Ban on Contraception Is Driving Doctors to Fabricate Diagnoses

Catholic hospital staff are forced to concoct diagnoses of heavy periods and severe cramps to justify prescriptions.

by: Amy Littlefield,; Truthout

December 5, 2019