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Reproductive Justice
Palestinian Feminists Speak Out Against Reproductive Genocide
Decolonial feminism forcefully opposes the colonial politics of death, says the Palestinian Feminist Collective.
As I Nurse My Baby, I Mourn for All the Mothers in Gaza Whose Milk Is Drying Up
I am spending this day grieving for mothers in Gaza who, dehydrated and under attack, are unable to feed their children.
South Dakota Reservation Braces Itself After Closure of Only OB-GYN Program
Health care deserts are one of the many reasons Indigenous people face higher rates of infant and maternal mortality.
Pregnant Palestinians Are Trapped as Israel Assaults Southern Gaza
An Israeli invasion of Rafah could turn sprawling refugee camps into death traps for displaced Palestinians.
Right-Wing Members of Congress Push Anti-Abortion Measure on College Campuses
The disingenuously named “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act” offers no real support to pregnant and parenting students.
No One’s Access to Abortion Is Guaranteed — No Matter Where You Live
Living in a “blue state” does not guarantee the availability of abortion care to everyone who needs it.
Miscarriages in Gaza Have Skyrocketed by 300 Percent Under Israel’s Siege
Every pregnant person in Gaza is at risk of having to undergo delivery in unsafe conditions.
Study on Fetal Fentanyl Exposure Risks Replicating Debunked “Crack Baby” Panic
Past failures to understand pregnancy and drug use make it critical to not remain silent amid this new finding.
We Won’t Have True Reproductive Justice Until Palestine Is Free
A basic tenet of reproductive justice is the right to choose the circumstances in which to have and raise children.
Climate Change Poses a Unique Threat to Women and LGBTQ People, Report Shows
The report includes evidence bolstering the many links between the climate crisis and reproductive health.