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reproductive wrongs Dec. 17, 2016

Oklahoma Abandons Measure Requiring Anti-Abortion Signs in Public BathroomsThey’ll opt for social-media outreach instead. Yay?

By Jenni Miller
shmashmortion Nov. 30, 2016

Reproductive Rights Are Already Under AttackReproductive-rights groups have filed three lawsuits to challenge unnecessary abortion restrictions.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Oct. 25, 2016

In Praise of How Jane the Virgin Discussed Abortion Last NightThe show’s depiction was realistic without being sensational.

By Susan Rinkunas

reproductive rights Oct. 13, 2016

Women Seeking Abortions Are Sure About Their Choice Before Walking Into a ClinicThose mandatory waiting periods serve what purpose, exactly?

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Sept. 27, 2016

The President of NARAL on What Abortion Means in This ElectionIt signals how the candidates feel about women.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Sept. 19, 2016

Oklahoma Gets First New Abortion Clinic in 42 YearsBut only thanks to a Kansas-based group.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Aug. 5, 2016

Americans Are Somehow More Okay With Late-Term Abortions If Zika Is InvolvedThere are other causes of birth defects, folks.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion July 22, 2016

Indiana Court Throws Out Purvi Patel’s Abortion ConvictionShe had been sentenced to 20 years for taking abortion-inducing drugs.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion June 13, 2016

Oklahoma Wants to Use Public Schools to Achieve an ‘Abortion-Free Society’Teens will learn that life begins at conception but, curiously, they will not be taught how to prevent pregnancy.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion June 10, 2016

Hillary Clinton Drags Trump and Republicans on Abortion“They are for limited government everywhere except when it comes to interfering with women’s choices and rights.”

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion June 9, 2016

Ireland’s Abortion Ban Is Cruel, Inhuman, and Discriminatory, Says U.N.A United Nations panel says the ban violated an Irish woman’s human rights.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion May 24, 2016

Pro-Choice Activists Ask to Be Prosecuted to Prove a Point About Abortion LawsA whole new level of dedication.

By Sarah Spellings
shmashmortion May 20, 2016

Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Absurd Bill That Would Have Effectively Banned AbortionHappy Friday?

By Susan Rinkunas

misinformed consent Apr. 25, 2016

New Law Requires Doctors to Shame Women Over Medical AbortionsAnd it’s all based on more junk science.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Apr. 12, 2016

More Young Docs Want to Be Abortion ProvidersTake that, anti-choice legislation.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Apr. 7, 2016

Indiana Being Sued Over Garbage Anti-Choice LawNot so fast, Governor Pence.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Mar. 31, 2016

Woman in Texas Forced to Deliver Stillborn BabyTime limits on abortions are more harmful than you think.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Mar. 30, 2016

What the Changes to Abortion-Pill Labels Really MeanThis is more political than medical.

By Susan Rinkunas
brick walls Mar. 30, 2016

Hero Gov. Vetoes Anti-Planned Parenthood Bill*Sunglasses emoji.*

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Mar. 22, 2016

Fewer Women in Texas Are Getting Abortions, But Not Because They Don’t Need ThemNew Mexico is there for women, but it’s not filling the humongous gap left by Texas.

By Susan Rinkunas
yaburnt Mar. 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton Says Abortion Isn’t a Right If It’s LimitedThank you, HRC.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Mar. 1, 2016

Anti-Abortion Texas Lawmaker Has No Idea How Abortion WorksAs Samantha Bee helpfully explains to him.

By Susan Rinkunas
shmashmortion Feb. 23, 2016

Brazil Is Being So Dumb About Zika and AbortionHarsher penalties would just mean more illegal procedures.

By Susan Rinkunas

shmashmortion Feb. 22, 2016

John Oliver Breaks Down Ridiculous Abortion LawsIf you watch to the end, there’s a reward!

By Allison P. Davis
shmashmortion Nov. 13, 2015

The Supreme Court Will Hear A Challenge to Texas Abortion LawThe law could leave the state with only 10 abortion clinics.

By Dayna Evans
shmashmortion July 16, 2015

Republicans Investigating Planned ParenthoodHouse Republicans announced a Congressional investigation into Planned Parenthood.

By Jessica Roy
hoaxes July 8, 2015

Man Stages Abortion Hoax to Get People to Buy His NovelSounds like a winning strategy!

By Jessica Roy
shmashmortion June 30, 2015

SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Closing of Texas Abortion Clinics The Court issued a stay on the new law that would effectively shut down half of the state’s abortion clinics.

By Erica Schwiegershausen
shmashmortion June 7, 2015

Abortion Rates Decline Across the Country, Cause Is Up for InterpretationBoth sides say it proves they’re right.

By Margaret Hartmann
shmashmortion June 4, 2015

Scott Walker: Rape Pregnancy Worries Will PassAbused women should be able to get their act together within 20 weeks.

By Margaret Hartmann
shmashmortion May 29, 2015

California to Ban Crisis Pregnancy Centers From Lying to PatientsSlut shaming: not an effective birth-control method.

By Alex Ronan
shmashmortion May 28, 2015

Forced Ultrasounds: ‘Just a Cool Thing,’ Says Scott WalkerSilly media, trying to make state-mandated vaginal probes “sound like a crazy idea.”

By Alex Ronan
shmashmortion May 19, 2015

Pro-Lifers Change Their Minds When Abortion Gets PersonalTake family-values representative Scott DesJarlais, who doesn’t support abortion unless he knows someone who needs one.

By Alex Ronan

shmashmortion May 14, 2015

House Passes a Ban on Abortions After 20 WeeksThe bill would make it difficult for rape survivors to access abortion care.

By Alex Ronan
shmashmortion Apr. 2, 2015

Here’s What Happens When Pregnant Women Lose Their RightsPurvi Patel’s case is just the latest miscarriage of justice.

By Alex Ronan
shmashmortion Mar. 18, 2015

Report Confirms Crisis Pregnancy Centers Are Horrible“Stop whoring around,” and other helpful medical advice.

By Alex Ronan
shmashmortion Jan. 22, 2015

Mutinous GOP Women Sabotage Abortion BillHouse Republican women beg leadership to stop talking about rape and abortion.

By Kat Stoeffel
shmashmortion Jan. 8, 2015

Trent Franks Still Trying to Make Abortion Ban HappenIt would outlaw abortions after 20 weeks.

By Kat Stoeffel
shmashmortion Nov. 7, 2014

For Abortion Advocates, There’s No Silver Lining in Midterm ResultsPersonhood-amendment victories have overshadowed the more insidious — and consequential — regulations on abortion providers.

By Kat Stoeffel
shmashmortion Oct. 14, 2014

Texas Abortion Clinics Can Remain Open Thanks to Supreme Court InterventionAll but eight clinics were set to close.

By Margaret Hartmann
shmashmortion Oct. 2, 2014

Most Texas Abortion Clinics Are Being Forced to Close ImmediatelyA court ruling just shuttered all but seven.

By Margaret Hartmann
shmashmortion Sept. 23, 2014

Reminder: Abortion Restrictions Ruin Women’s LivesWaiting periods forced a Pennsylvania mom to break the law.

By Kat Stoeffel
shmashmortion Aug. 29, 2014

By Choice or Necessity, the Future of Abortions May Be at HomeIn countries where abortion is illegal, women are safely self-inducing. Maybe we should, too.

By Kat Stoeffel

shmashmortion July 29, 2014

Q&A: The Pro-Choice Group Texas Feminists HateStop Patriarchy’s “Abortion Rights Freedom Ride” won’t be welcome.

By Kat Stoeffel
shmashmortion July 25, 2014

The GOP’s New 3-Pronged Approach to Abortion SensitivityWill it make women hate them less?

By Kat Stoeffel
shmashmortion Mar. 27, 2014

Abortion Will Stay Barely Legal in TexasUntil it goes to the supreme court.

By Kat Stoeffel
shmashmortion Dec. 13, 2013

The Heroic Commutes of Abortion ProvidersPopular pro-life “TRAP” laws mean shrinking rights and increased travel times.

By Kat Stoeffel
love and war Nov. 19, 2013

Supreme Court Decides Texas Abortion Law Can Stay, For NowThey’ll be seeing this one again.

By Adam Martin
shmashmortion Nov. 7, 2013

Why the Abortion Pill Didn’t Change EverythingStill controversial, still painful, and still misunderstood by even pro-choice women.

By Ann Friedman
virginia is for non-white lovers Nov. 6, 2013

In Virginia, a Lot of White Women Voted for Anti-Choice Ken CuccinelliWow.

By Kat Stoeffel