Millions in federal funds earmarked to train health providers will go to doctors with links to crisis pregnancy centers and the Heritage Foundation for programs focused on infertility and “body literacy.”
Lawyers are fighting abortion bans in state court by establishing that pregnant people have a right to life and liberty—or at least self-defense.
In criminal cases, prosecutors usually have to prove a person’s guilt. But under most criminal abortion bans, it’s on the physician to prove their actions fit within a so-called exception.
Obstetric care has dehumanized pregnant people throughout history, as biological anthropologist Kate Clancy examines in her new book.
The right only wants people to have kids on their terms. Their reaction to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs proves it.
The use of an abortion ban to target a midwife evokes a long, racist history.
It’s rare for ERs to have specially trained nurses working when survivors need them.
After sharing my experience with Jezebel, I became an advocate focused on eliminating barriers to abortion care throughout pregnancy.
The agency recently approved Nexplanon for up to five years of use—but it also imposed extra regulations that leave some providers worried.
A Georgia anti-abortion organization is building a maternity home. Public opposition surfaced allegations of false advertising and medical licensing issues—and resulted in cease and desist letters.
Sources level new allegations against Planned Parenthood Southeast interim CEO Mairo Akposé, who remains in her role after an investigation they call a "farce."
In the wake of federal “defunding,” one Planned Parenthood affiliate has halted abortions, another has suspended all Medicaid services, and others are self-pay only. Find out where your local organization stands.
The staff union says it’s worried that laying off clinical employees could lead to delays in time-sensitive patient care, like emergency contraception. The national federation has also recently cut staff.
Lawmakers and activists are working to shutter clinics and restrict access to abortion pills. The end result would be catastrophic.
The Trump administration's alarming rhetoric about immigrants and disabled people is dangerous given the history of forced sterilization in the U.S., advocates say.
