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Politics

Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Barbara Lee Fight To Ensure Abortion Access

Rep. Pressley: "It's long been time for us to repeal Hyde because it's racist and discriminatory and denies access to... abortion care for our most vulnerable."

By

Jessica Washington

Published

January 26, 2023
Criminal Justice, News, Reproductive Justice

Faith Leaders And Organizers Unite On Reproductive Freedom For Roe’s 50th Anniversary

Organizers say; "for too long the country has allowed a small but loud group from the religious right to dominate the narrative around abortion and religion."

By

Jessica Washington

Published

January 22, 2023
Criminal Justice, News, Reproductive Justice

SC Court Permanently Blocks Abortion Ban

The South Carolina Supreme Court defended the right to abortion, arguing that the state's six--week abortion ban violated South Carolina's Constitution.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

January 6, 2023
Opinion, Opinion

Can You Get Abortion Pills At Your Local Pharmacy Now?

The FDA just announced a major change about how abortion medication can be dispersed. Here, we break down the six things you need to know about the decision.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

January 6, 2023
News

U.S. Postal Service Can Keep Delivering Prescription Abortion Medication, Says DOJ

The USPS said, however, that they haven't taken a stance on abortion at either the federal or state level.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 4, 2023
Criminal Justice, News, Reproductive Justice

Root 100 Honoree Oriaku Njoku Wants Us All To Dream Bigger

The Executive Director of The National Network of Abortion Funds talks threats to abortion, the meaning of reproductive justice, and the toll of leadership.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

December 23, 2022
Politics

Abortion is on the Ballot in Georgia, and Black Voters Have Taken Notice

Georgians will head to the polls, and for many Black voters, the issue of abortion is crucial.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 7, 2022
News

Your Tax Dollars Are Funding Anti-Abortion “Crisis Pregnancy Centers”

You hear the words "crisis," "pregnancy," "center" strung together and think: medical care for pregnant people. But that's not why they're in business.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 2, 2022
Criminal Justice, News, Reproductive Justice

Your Tax Dollars Could be Funding Anti-Abortion Propaganda

A report from CNN alleges that taxpayer money is going to fund crisis pregnancy centers in states all across the country.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

October 26, 2022
Politics

As the Election Encroaches, Economic Issues Including Abortion Access Are Crushing Black Americans.

Rising rent prices, skyrocketing gas and food prices, and encroaching restrictions on access to abortion have Black voters shook this election season.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

October 21, 2022