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Ending the Hyde Amendment Is Essential to Achieving Justice for Black Women

As a Black woman, I’ve spent much of this year watching my own people suffer. Black women are grieving the loss of…

Marcela Howell

9/29/20 10:30AM

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Black Women Are Tired of People Trying to Control Our Bodies—So Wake Up

Y’all I’m tired. I’m tired of white supremacy and patriarchy. I’m tired of the systems that police, control and…

Nia Martin-Robinson

7/23/20 3:30PM

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Multiple GOP-Led States Use Coronavirus to Limit Abortion Access

The entire country is in the midst of a public health crisis not seen in modern times. That fact hasn’t stopped the…

Joe Jurado

3/25/20 7:00PM

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For Black People, Roe Is Imperfect. We Still Need the Supreme Court to Protect It

This week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a crucial case that could decide the future of abortion…

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3/02/20 1:30PM

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Trump Will Be the First President to Attend an Anti-Abortion Event. 53 Percent of White Women Wept

President Trump has been clear since day one that he will not be the president of all Americans. In fact, he’s been…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

1/23/20 2:00PM

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In Response to 'Fast and Furious' Restrictions, Planned Parenthood Launches the Abortion Care Finder

As the fight to uphold Roe v. Wade wages on, this week, Planned Parenthood lobbed a virtual clapback at legislators…

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Praise Be: A Black Woman Just Stopped Alabama’s Abortion Ban

A black U.S. District Court judge issued a temporary injunction on Alabama’s restrictive abortion law that stripped…

Michael Harriot

10/29/19 4:00PM

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Meet the New Head of Planned Parenthood: Alexis McGill Johnson Is a Seasoned Soldier in the War for Women’s Reproductive Health

It was mid-August, and just weeks into her new job as acting president/CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of…

Angela Helm

9/18/19 1:30PM

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Georgia Argues the ACLU’s Suit Against Its ‘Heartbeat’ Law Should Be Aborted

Georgia is doubling down on its recently signed law virtually outlawing abortion in the state, telling a federal…

Dara Sharif

8/19/19 10:30PM

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In Defiance of Trump's 'Gag Rule,' Planned Parenthood Withdraws From Title X; Low-Income Women Most Likely to be Affected

The fears of low-income women who rely on Planned Parenthood for reproductive health services were confirmed on…

Maiysha Kai

8/19/19 5:30PM

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We Out: Planned Parenthood Says Trump ‘Gag Rule’ Will Force It to Abandon Low-Income Reproductive Health Program

Unless a federal appeals court gives a hard pass when it comes to a “gag rule” imposed by the Trump administration…

Dara Sharif

8/15/19 10:30PM

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Missouri’s Last-Remaining Abortion Clinic Can Stay Open for Now—but the State Has Yanked Its License

Planned Parenthood of St. Louis, which happens to be the only abortion provider left in the state of Missouri, can…

Dara Sharif

6/21/19 9:45PM

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Federal Appeals Court OKs Trump’s Abortion Gag Rules

In a decision Planned Parenthood called “devastating,” a federal appeals court Thursday ruled in favor of the Trump…

Dara Sharif

6/20/19 7:00PM

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Tiffany Haddish Cancels Atlanta Show Over Georgia Abortion Law

Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish canceled a scheduled stand-up show in Atlanta in opposition to Georgia’s new…

Michael Harriot

6/16/19 11:00AM

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Spike Lee on Filming in Georgia After Abortion Ban: 'They Got to Shut It Down'

Ever since Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a “heartbeat” bill that prohibits abortions as early as six…

Jay Connor

6/07/19 10:30AM

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Stacey Abrams Calls on Hollywood to #StayAndFight About Georgia Abortion Rights Instead of Boycotting

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is just as outraged as many about Georgia’s decision to…

Dara Sharif

6/04/19 8:15PM

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Missouri’s Last Abortion Provider Can Remain Open for Business — for Now

Missouri’s only abortion clinic — The. Only. One. In. The. Entire. State. — has dodged the bullet and will remain…

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Disney, Netflix React to Georgia’s Anti-Abortion Ban

As the country’s top producer of pecans, peanuts, and trap music, the state of Georgia is a bit of a paradox—case in…

Jay Connor

5/30/19 12:30PM

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Justice Clarence Thomas Slams Women Who Have Abortions as Heartless Eugenicists

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas slammed women who have abortions as heartless “eugenicists” in a 20-page…

Dara Sharif

5/28/19 8:00PM

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Missouri Dangerously Close to Becoming First State Without Access to Abortion Clinics

Last week, Gov. Mike Parson—in his efforts to position Missouri as “one of the strongest pro-life states in the…

Jay Connor

5/28/19 4:30PM

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Ending the Hyde Amendment Is Essential to Achieving Justice for Black Women

Black Women Are Tired of People Trying to Control Our Bodies—So Wake Up

Multiple GOP-Led States Use Coronavirus to Limit Abortion Access

For Black People, Roe Is Imperfect. We Still Need the Supreme Court to Protect It

Trump Will Be the First President to Attend an Anti-Abortion Event. 53 Percent of White Women Wept

In Response to 'Fast and Furious' Restrictions, Planned Parenthood Launches the Abortion Care Finder

Praise Be: A Black Woman Just Stopped Alabama’s Abortion Ban

Meet the New Head of Planned Parenthood: Alexis McGill Johnson Is a Seasoned Soldier in the War for Women’s Reproductive Health

Georgia Argues the ACLU’s Suit Against Its ‘Heartbeat’ Law Should Be Aborted

In Defiance of Trump's 'Gag Rule,' Planned Parenthood Withdraws From Title X; Low-Income Women Most Likely to be Affected

We Out: Planned Parenthood Says Trump ‘Gag Rule’ Will Force It to Abandon Low-Income Reproductive Health Program

Missouri’s Last-Remaining Abortion Clinic Can Stay Open for Now—but the State Has Yanked Its License

Federal Appeals Court OKs Trump’s Abortion Gag Rules

Tiffany Haddish Cancels Atlanta Show Over Georgia Abortion Law

Spike Lee on Filming in Georgia After Abortion Ban: 'They Got to Shut It Down'

Stacey Abrams Calls on Hollywood to #StayAndFight About Georgia Abortion Rights Instead of Boycotting

Missouri’s Last Abortion Provider Can Remain Open for Business — for Now

Disney, Netflix React to Georgia’s Anti-Abortion Ban

Justice Clarence Thomas Slams Women Who Have Abortions as Heartless Eugenicists

Missouri Dangerously Close to Becoming First State Without Access to Abortion Clinics