abortion
Drawing the Line: “Comics for Choice” Takes On Abortion Stigma
Sharing their abortion stories helps destigmatize the medical procedure.
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“Underground,” Slavery, and the Meaning of Reproductive Justice
Black mothers have been forced to make difficult choices during and after slavery.
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“Birthright” is the Chilling Documentary All Women Must See In 2017
What becomes of women who can’t access the healthcare they need?
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No Two Sides About It: Being Anti-choice is Anti-Science
Antiabortion activists would have us believe abortion is a two-sided issue, but science says otherwise.
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What's Under the Polish: A Review of "Joy Joy Nails": New Short Film by Joey Ally Explores Salon Workers and Exploitation
What begins with upbeat music and bright pink neon lights quickly shifts into a disturbing drama, plunging the viewer deep into the lives of exploited salon workers.
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Popaganda: Where Abortion Is Illegal
Donald Trump and Mike Pence say they want to ban abortion in the United States. But they seem to have a hazy idea of what that will actually mean. Millions of people around the world know all too well what happens when abortion is criminalized: 25 percent of the world’s population lives... Read more »
Mourning Norma McCorvey: The Story of Jane Roe is a Lifelong Struggle to Heal from Hardship and Abuse
Norma was not wounded by the abortions she didn’t have. She was wounded by life.
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Jeff Sessions is a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Jeff Sessions’s strategy at his confirmation hearing was to approach every question with a nice voice and a smile, praise for his questioners, careful phrasing, and a conveniently foggy memory.
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Reproductive Rights Corner: Hail, Satan!
Members of the Satanic Temple don’t believe in a literal Satan, but instead see Satan as a symbol of personal sovereignty and rebellion in opposition to arbitrary authority.
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Buried Deep: Antichoice Legislation and Funeral Poverty
New rules finalized by the Texas Department of Health Services strike a crafty financial blow to abortion access.
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