The Supreme Court ruled this week to reinstate a restriction that requires people to access the abortion pill in person during the pandemic. An order from a federal judge previously halted the requirement, but the …
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Anja Rubik On Poland’s Frightening Near-Total Ban on Abortion
In 2020, our Poland is a divided country, and as a Polish woman, I have grave fears. Church and state have merged, giving birth to conflict and contradiction. A woman’s right to choose is under …
How Amy Coney Barrett Joining the Supreme Court Might Affect Your Health
On October 26, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett as the newest member of the Supreme Court after a 52-48 vote. Feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on September 18 left an opening …
Stevie Nicks: Without My Abortion, Fleetwood Mac Probably Wouldn’t Exist
Few rock bands are anywhere near as iconic as Fleetwood Mac, but according to a recent interview with Stevie Nicks in The Guardian, the band would likely have had to cut their rise to fame …
Stevie Nicks Opens Up About Her Abortion, and What’s at Stake in the 2020 Election
Throughout her storied life and career, Stevie Nicks has been fiercely dedicated to empowering and fighting for the rights of women. With the recent passing of her “hero,” U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, …
5 Ways Trump Winning Again Would Affect Your Health
During his four years in office, President Donald Trump has made numerous promises on crucial issues like health care, environmental regulations, cannabis legalization, and more. He’s stuck to some but not all of his vows. …
Alexis McGill Johnson on Planned Parenthood’s New Initiative and the Danger of Amy Coney Barrett
When Alexis McGill Johnson was officially named president of Planned Parenthood this June, the 48-year-old social justice advocate had her work cut out for her. Abortion access was already imperiled in the U.S. before the …
The Nightmarish Challenge of Trying to Get an Abortion in a Pandemic
When Fiona Earnhart* from Philadelphia discovered she was pregnant in March, the 31-year-old became anxious. Although she’s married and does want to have children someday, she was in the midst of job hunting and couldn’t …