News & Commentary about Birth Control

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Nov 9, 2023

We're Winning Big At The Polls

Issue 1 supporters cheer as they watch election results come in, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. The outcome of Tuesday’s intense, off-year election was the latest blow for abortion opponents.
We're Winning Big At The Polls

Jul 1, 2022

My View from the Frontlines of Abortion Access

A close-up of Mariceli Alegria who's wearing a rainbow facemask with the printed words "Clinic Escort".
My View from the Frontlines of Abortion Access

Jul 26, 2021

“It’s Real, and People Are Dying”: Arkansas’ Fight for Reproductive Rights

Two women holding up signs that say, "Abortion access for all." and "Stop. The. Bans." respectively.
“It’s Real, and People Are Dying”: Arkansas’ Fight for Reproductive Rights

Jun 25, 2021

Britney Spears’ Reproductive Freedom is a Disability Rights Issue

Britney Spears is shown arriving to the MTV Video Music Awards on June 28, 2016
Britney Spears’ Reproductive Freedom is a Disability Rights Issue

May 26, 2021

Abortion Access is at Stake, But We Will Do Everything We Can to Keep Our Clinic’s Doors Open

People protesting in support of abortion rights, holding sign that reads "Keep Abortion Legal"
Abortion Access is at Stake, But We Will Do Everything We Can to Keep Our Clinic’s Doors Open

Nov 12, 2020

President-Elect Biden’s Reproductive Freedom To-Do List

Supporters of abortion-rights attend a reproductive freedom rally at state capitol in Nebraska, holding ACLU signs that read "We will be heard" and "abortion is healthcare."
President-Elect Biden’s Reproductive Freedom To-Do List

Jan 17, 2020

The Supreme Court Takes Up the Issue of Birth Control Coverage – Again

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The Supreme Court Takes Up the Issue of Birth Control Coverage – Again

Nov 8, 2018

The Trump Administration Thinks Your Employer Should Make Your Birth Control Decisions

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The Trump Administration Thinks Your Employer Should Make Your Birth Control Decisions

Dec 7, 2017

Delivering a Message (Actually, Hundreds of Thousands of Messages) About Birth Control to the Trump Administration

Rep Judy Chu (D-Calif.) speaks at the petition delivery
Delivering a Message (Actually, Hundreds of Thousands of Messages) About Birth Control to the Trump Administration

Oct 6, 2017

Should Your Boss Dictate Your Family Planning Options? President Trump Thinks So.

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Should Your Boss Dictate Your Family Planning Options? President Trump Thinks So.