News & Commentary about Abortion

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A photo of Heather St. Amand holding a sign that says "Vote Yes on Reproductive Freedom."

Jul 22, 2026

Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom

Demonstrators holding posters advocating for reproductive freedom outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Jun 24, 2026

Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling

Cecillia Wang and others standing on the front steps in front of the Supreme Court

Nov 8, 2024

We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell

A graphic featuring Harris and imagery pertaining to reproductive rights.

Aug 6, 2024

How Kamala Harris Can Secure Federal Abortion Protection Once and For All

Washington DC USA - July 1, 2024 - Reporters run paper copies of the Supreme Court decision to network anchors and analysts for live TV reports.

Jul 8, 2024

The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?

The Women's March hosts a rally and march to the Supreme Court on the first anniversary of the Dobbs V. JWHO decision, which reversed the federal right to abortion that stood for 49 years. It returned regulation of abortion to the states, and roughly half acted to ban it immediately. Some of those bans have been reversed by federal court, and more await hearings and decisions.

Jun 20, 2024

Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath

A demonstrator holds up a pole with an American flag on top and another flag reading "ABORTION IS HEALTHCARE" below it as others protest the proposed limited use of mifepristone outside the U.S. Supreme Court on the 26th of March 2024.

Jun 18, 2024

The Supreme Court Rejected an Attack on Medication Abortion, But the Fight Is Far From Over.

Cecilia Bartin jumping on stage in "Girls State," now streaming on Apple TV+.

May 30, 2024

Let Teen Girls Run the Government

Washington, DC/United States - May 21, 2019: Pro-life abortion protest on the steps of the Supreme Court after states sought to pass restrictive "heart beat" abortion laws.

Apr 24, 2024

Special Edition: Emergency Abortion Care at SCOTUS

a sign saying "leave my mifepristone alone!" is foregrounded with protesters in front of the supreme court.

Mar 28, 2024

Special Edition: Abortion Is Back at the Supreme Court