abortion

The Political Power of Telling Abortion Stories

It’s always easy to take people’s rights away if you demonize them and take them out of the conversation, says Renee Bracey Sherman. Read more »

Trump's Description of Abortion is Totally Incorrect

The most egregious moment of this week’s debate? Trump’s incendiary ideas about abortion.  Read more »

Doctors, Witches, And Backalley Surgeons: A New Study Looks at How Abortion Providers Are Portrayed on TV

Researchers looked at 52 plotlines on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Call the Midwife, and True Blood. Read more »

You Should Never Have to Apologize for Getting an Abortion

NARAL President Ilyse Hogue talks about fighting shame and fear around abortion in the era of Trump.  Read more »

I Hope My Daughter Can Grow Up in a Country Without the Hyde Amendment

Politicians shouldn’t be able to deny a woman’s decisions about abortion just because she is poor. Read more »

The Radical Idea of Providing Doulas for Abortions

The Doula Project supports people who make the choice to end a pregnancy. Read more »

Safe Passage: Access to Abortion in India

By constantly focusing on sex-selective abortions and being careless with language and imagery, Indian media has reinforced existing stigma around abortion in general.  Read more »

How "Bojack Horseman" Approaches Abortion With Spot-On Humor

The surreal Netflix show is frank about a personal choice—and also spoofs the ideas of anti-abortion protesters.  Read more »

Dear Hillary - Please Don't Pick Tim Kaine As Your VP

He’s against full abortion rights. Clinton should be reaching out to the liberal base, not trying to win over conservatives.   Read more »

To the Woman Protecting Indiana from Mike Pence: Thank You!

One judge has blocked unconstitutional laws banning refugees and making abortions much more difficult to obtain.  Read more »

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Films and TV Portray Abortion as More Dangerous Than It Is

Films and television shows tend to present a skewed portrayal of abortion—when fictional movies and TV shows include a plotline about abortion... Read more »