In 2017, as we fight for reproductive and trans justice, we have to be clear that healthcare equity and dignity means affordable access to all the medical care that we need.
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I Was One of Those Women Who Couldn’t Afford Birth Control—& I Got Pregnant
Black women know what’s best for our bodies. Trust us, Rep. Price.
Beyond Thots Vs. Good Girls: Repro Justice Combats State Violence Against Black Women
Politicians are depending on our vote, but if they want it, they must be prepared to be held accountable once they take office.
Artist at Work: Melissa Madera, Historian and Creator of the Abortion Diary Podcast
Madera’s podcast offers an intimacy and authenticity not often found in public conversations around abortion.
Filmmaker Tracy Droz Tragos Centers Abortion Stories in New Documentary
The film arrives at a time when personal stories are center stage in the national conversation about abortion, including in the most recent Supreme Court decision, and rightly so.
Future of the Supreme Court
“I think one of the next big fights for the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement is to get rid of the Hyde and the Helms amendment, and abortion stories are going to be key to that.”
What’s Next for Abortion Rights in Texas?
Abortion advocates believe it could take years to undo the harm caused by HB2.
6 Women Share How Having an Abortion Impacted Their Relationships
There’s a prevalent myth that the majority of people seeking abortions are in their teens or trying to avoid parenthood, but study after study is proving that just isn’t the case.
What the War on Reproductive Rights Has to do With Poverty and Race
In the United States, race and class are major factors in who can access abortion care, contraception, and maternal healthcare.
‘Carmichael Show’ Tackles Plan B Myths: ‘Stop Acting Like We’re Killing a Baby’
NBC earns points for walking viewers through how to obtain and use EC, even if the episode conveys a mixed message about just how involved families should be in relatives’ reproductive lives.