Reproductive Rights

For Indigenous Women, Reproductive Healthcare Is Community-Led. It Shouldn’t Have to Be.

Apr 4, 2025

For Indigenous Women, Reproductive Healthcare Is Community-Led. It Shouldn’t Have to Be.

It was 2017 and Eva Marie Carney was fed up.

Planned Parenthood's CEO on Honoring Cecile Richards's Legacy Under Trump

Jan 27, 2025

Planned Parenthood's CEO on Honoring Cecile Richards's Legacy Under Trump

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Reproductive Health Resources Are Being Hidden — Here's Where to Find Them

Jan 25, 2025

Reproductive Health Resources Are Being Hidden — Here's Where to Find Them

Well, that didn't take long: Following Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, attentive users noticed the site reproductiverights.gov had quietly been taken down, along with its resources for reproductive healthcare.

Can Emergency Contraception Be Used for an Abortion? MDs Unpack the Latest Research

Jan 24, 2025

Can Emergency Contraception Be Used for an Abortion? MDs Unpack the Latest Research

Access to reproductive care has been under fire in America since June 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that guaranteed the federal right to an abortion.

Will Roe Ever Be Law Again? Here's How History Could Inform the Future

Jan 21, 2025

Will Roe Ever Be Law Again? Here's How History Could Inform the Future

This article was originally published as part of our 2023 project Roe, 50 Years Later, a collection of stories marking what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

5 Reproductive Justice Organizations You Can Support in the Trump Era

Jan 21, 2025

5 Reproductive Justice Organizations You Can Support in the Trump Era

The past few months post-election have been full of grief for many — particularly for many Black women and other folks of color who feel Donald Trump's win is a personal affront on their rights.

Trump Will Impact Maternal Health — Here's How We Can Fight Back

Jan 6, 2025

Trump Will Impact Maternal Health — Here's How We Can Fight Back

In November, Donald Trump's reelection marked a turning point: now, hard-won rights and advancements, particularly in maternal health and reproductive freedom, stand on the precipice of being undone.

What Is Progestin-Only Birth Control, and Which Is Right For You?

Nov 12, 2024

What Is Progestin-Only Birth Control, and Which Is Right For You?

Searching for the right birth control can feel like a serious quest, and sometimes it takes trial and error to decide on the right option for you.

Why Sen. Maggie Hassan Is Sharing Her Miscarriage Story 30 Years Later

Oct 29, 2024

Why Sen. Maggie Hassan Is Sharing Her Miscarriage Story 30 Years Later

New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan has long been a fierce advocate for women's rights and working families.

My Mom Had a Pre-Roe Abortion. I Interviewed Her About It.

Oct 28, 2024

My Mom Had a Pre-Roe Abortion. I Interviewed Her About It.

Shortly after the Dobbs decision was handed down in 2022, my mom, now 76, told me her abortion story for the first time.

Why Chrissy Teigen Spent Her Weekend Campaigning For Abortion in Arizona

Oct 28, 2024

Why Chrissy Teigen Spent Her Weekend Campaigning For Abortion in Arizona

In the final week ahead of Nov. 5, all eyes are on just a handful of states that will decide the outcome of a historic election.

Why It's Nearly Impossible to Get Birth Control on Some College Campuses

Oct 9, 2024

Why It's Nearly Impossible to Get Birth Control on Some College Campuses

For many college freshmen, the fall semester marks not only their first time being away from home, but also the first time managing their own healthcare, including sexual wellness essentials such as condoms, birth control, and pregnancy tests.