News & Commentary about Reproductive Freedom

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A purple collage of images, including the Supreme Court, a stethoscope, and two hands holding a sign with a question mark.

Jan 19, 2022

How Much Do You Know About Abortion Rights?

Photo: Courtesy of Christopher Lopez. Demonstrators advocate for the passage of New Jersey's Reproductive Freedom Act

Dec 8, 2021

With Reproductive Freedom in Danger, New Jersey Must Expand Protections and Access

Dec 2, 2021

Supreme Court Hears Mississippi Abortion Case That Could Overturn Roe

Nov 2, 2021

Special Edition: Texas Abortion Ban at the Supreme Court

Oct 12, 2021

What to Know About the Abortion Case Before the Supreme Court Today

Oct 7, 2021

This Fall's Fight Against Forced Pregnancy

Protester with a sign that says, "Our body our choice our right pro-choice."

Oct 6, 2021

Texas' Radical Abortion Ban Could Lead to Copycat Bills. Here's What to Know.

Women protesting abortion laws in Texas.

Sep 23, 2021

Cruel and Violating: How Texas’ Abortion Law Assaults Our Fundamental Rights

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, holds a sign that says, "Don't mess with Texas," as he and other Democratic caucus members join a rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol to support voting rights

Jul 29, 2021

The Texas Legislature's Culture War

Two women holding up signs that say, "Abortion access for all." and "Stop. The. Bans." respectively.

Jul 26, 2021

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