Several high-profile public figures, such as Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, Texas State Rep. Dawnna Dukes, and Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, have recently made headlines by disclosing their abortions to the world.
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Why Don’t More People Care About Black Maternal Deaths?
With the right care, it’s very possible Gibson and her infant would have survived.
The Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act Best of the Left Activism
Because of a legislative onslaught of unconstitutional laws that have left almost 90% of Americans living in counties without abortion providers, the media and activism focus on issues of choice and reproductive rights typically centers around abortion care.
Where’s the ’16, Parenting, and OK’ Reality Show?
While they might never admit it, I firmly believe the negative ways in which the media—television, film, print journalism—portrays teenage pregnancy and parenting influenced how the adults in my life treated me after I told them I was pregnant.
Domestic Violence is Not Just Physical
TMZ releasing the video of Ray Rice knocking out his then fiancé, now wife, Janay Palmer was catalyst for public discussions on domestic violence (DV), which can also be referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV).
For Survivors of Abuse, Access to Abortion Can Be a Lifesaver
With clinics closing left and right because of anti-abortion legislation, access to safe abortion care is dwindling in the United States.
The Hyde Amendment: 38 Years of Government Sanctioned Discrimination
September 30th marked the 38th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, and if you don’t know what that is, you should.
Enough is Enough: Repeal Hyde Now
September 30 marks the 38th year since Congress passed the original Hyde Amendment—the measure that bans the use of federal money for abortion, with exceptions for rape and incest, primarily affecting Medicaid recipients.
The Criminal Justice System Is Failing Black Families
The criminalization of the Black community is breaking up the Black family and by doing so is perpetuating the cycles of poverty and oppression in our society.
Mindy Kaling’s Sitcom Could Help Disrupt Abortion Provider Stigma
How would it be “demeaning” to talk about abortion in a sitcom about a gynecologist’s office?