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Pro-choice demonstrators outside the Supreme Court with signs advocating abortion access for all.

Jun 11, 2020

My Abortion Allowed Me to Control My Own Destiny. Millions of Others Deserve The Same Chance.

My Abortion Allowed Me to Control My Own Destiny. Millions of Others Deserve The Same Chance.
A desk with a box of Mifepristone, an information pamphlet, and a doctor's prescription pad.

May 27, 2020

The FDA is Making Needless COVID-19 Risks a Condition of Abortion and Miscarriage Care. We’re Suing.

The FDA is Making Needless COVID-19 Risks a Condition of Abortion and Miscarriage Care. We’re Suing.
Abortion rights demonstrators hold "abortion access for all" signs at rally outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.

May 21, 2020

Abortion Rights are on the Line in New Mexico’s Primary

Abortion Rights are on the Line in New Mexico’s Primary
Graphic of a stethoscope and a person holding a pregnancy test.

May 1, 2020

What Happened When I Needed an Abortion During the Pandemic

What Happened When I Needed an Abortion During the Pandemic
A procedure room at a women's health clinic in Texas.

Apr 21, 2020

Defying Medical Experts, Lawmakers are Weaponizing COVID-19 to Restrict Abortion Access

Defying Medical Experts, Lawmakers are Weaponizing COVID-19 to Restrict Abortion Access
A bright grid with family planning imagery and a letter to Congress advocating on behalf of women's rights.

Mar 3, 2020

TRAP Laws are the Threat to Abortion Rights You Don’t Know About

TRAP Laws are the Threat to Abortion Rights You Don’t Know About
The front of the Supreme Court, as a few people are walking up and down its stairs, on a sunny day in 2012.

Feb 27, 2020

Defending Immigrants’ Rights and Reproductive Freedom in the U.S. Supreme Court

Defending Immigrants’ Rights and Reproductive Freedom in the U.S. Supreme Court
The flag of Texas with Pro Choice Texan written upon it

Feb 26, 2020

Stopping the Anti-Abortion Ordinances of East Texas

Stopping the Anti-Abortion Ordinances of East Texas
Dr. Yashica Robinson testifying on Capitol Hill in support of the Women’s Health Protection Act.

Feb 12, 2020

Congress Should Outlaw State Attacks on Abortion Access

Congress Should Outlaw State Attacks on Abortion Access
Pro-choice demonstrators with signs advocating the protection of the right to a safe abortion and that abortion is healthcare.

Feb 11, 2020

The Trump Administration Wants Health Insurance Companies to Drop Abortion Coverage from Your Insurance Plan

The Trump Administration Wants Health Insurance Companies to Drop Abortion Coverage from Your Insurance Plan