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Abortion

Abortion Access in This Country Is More Threatened Than I Ever Imagined
Nothing unites better than a common enemy, and an autonomous woman is an easy mark in our society.

Independent Clinic Closures Put Abortion Access at Risk
Independent clinics are vital to making abortion accessible.

Wisconsin’s Newest Crusade Against Abortion
Wisconsin legislators would prefer damaging the state's medical profession over allowing women their reproductive rights.

Florida, Iowa and Texas Go to Court Over State Abortion Restrictions
Despite a successful Supreme Court ruling in favor of abortion rights in June of 2016, abortion remains far from a settled legal issue.

Organizing in the Heartland: Indiana Group Builds Working-Class Momentum
In Indiana, it's possible to organize working-class people across race to create a realignment of political forces, says Jesse Myerson.

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Are We Going to Let 13 Men Deny Reproductive Health Care to Millions of Women?
Crafted by 13 men in secret, the GOP's health care bill goes out of its way to deny essential coverage to women and mothers.

Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill” Returns — and We Should All Be Scared
Despite at least four attempts, Ohio has never signed a heartbeat ban into law.

What If It’s Illegal for a Minor to Cross State Lines to Get an Abortion?
As states tighten consent laws, even parents and guardians in some states are finding it more difficult to actually approve an abortion for their child.

Ending the Stigma and Prosecution of Self-Administered Abortions
We must make ending the selective prosecution of those who self-administer abortion a high priority.

What We Can Learn From the Clergy Who Helped Women Get Abortions Before Roe
Faith leaders who support abortion access must reclaim the moral conversation.