Abortion

In an article about Tori Bowie and maternal mortality, an American flag streams out behind the gold medal-wearing Olympian.

Tori Bowie and the Rise of Maternal Mortality in America

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Champion Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie's death during childbirth casts a light on the disturbing state of natal healthcare in the U.S.…

August 9, 2023

Reading in a Post-Roe World: ‘Red Clocks’ Book Review

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

Leni Zumas’ dystopian novel warning against national abortion bans hits a little too close to home in wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.…

July 12, 2022

A woman holding a sign with a clothes hanger on it, protesting the rights to abortion during The Summer of Rage.

After Threat to Roe v. Wade, Expect a ‘Summer of Rage’

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

While a leak reveals that the Supreme Court plans to overturn the ruling that guarantees the right to an abortion, activists are declaring the summer the season to fight back.…

June 16, 2022

Image of pro-choice protesters in an article about Amy Coney Barrett

Now That Barrett Is on the Supreme Court, Should Women Start Panicking?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The justice's recent confirmation has many women distressed, as future access to abortion and affordable birth control hangs in the balance.…

November 11, 2020

If Amy Coney Barrett Gets on the Supreme Court, What Happens Next?

Aimi Wen, Duke University

If the ultraconservative judge fills Ruth Bader Ginsburg's former seat, how will this impact health care, immigration and other issues?…

October 15, 2020

Sex education might be the answer to the abortion debate. (Photo by Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition on Unsplash)

Breaking Down the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Divide, and Addressing the Real Problem

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

The topic of abortion has been put up for debate many times, but the issue at its core could help clear the divide.…

October 6, 2020

Image of a woman sitting in bed looking at a computer, in an article about fake news.

How Fake News Became So Widespread and How To Put a Stop to It

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Many people are now relying on social media as their news sources, where misinformation spreads as fast as wildfire.…

September 10, 2020

Contraception, Abortion and Birth Control in the COVID-19 World

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The current global pandemic has impacted every sector of public health and politics. Reproductive rights are no exception.…

August 24, 2020

Colorful illustration of the different sides of Kanye West.

A Breakdown of Kanye West’s Mental Breakdown

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

While many people are expressing discomfort with presidential candidate Yeezy's remarks, others are expressing concern for the artist's psychological state.…

August 10, 2020

What Happens When U.S. States Enact an Abortion Ban?

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Facts show that this gets us nowhere in advocating for more responsive women’s healthcare, something women need a say in now.…

November 19, 2019

4 Reasons That It’s Time For You to Boycott Coca-Cola

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

We need to take a look at the most prevalent and disturbing cases of unethical behavior by the Coca-Cola corporation.…

August 30, 2019

The 5 Biggest Issues with the Southern Anti-Abortion Bills

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The recent bills passed in a handful of Southern states are wildly problematic.…

June 8, 2019

Abortion Access Is Back Up for Debate in Congress

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

After a second-trimester abortion ban barely failed in the Senate, it looks like 2018 is turning into another year where women’s healthcare will face multiple challenges.…

February 8, 2018

Why California’s Crisis Pregnancy Centers Case Is Headed to the Supreme Court

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

The case will answer whether it’s a First Amendment violation to require crisis pregnancy centers to share incriminating information.…

December 4, 2017

Supporting Planned Parenthood in the War on Women

What College Women Think About Defunding Planned Parenthood

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

Many female students rely on the organization for basic healthcare, which means a shut-down could be disastrous.…

April 12, 2017

The Fine Line Between Normalizing and Glamorizing Abortion

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

How to talk about a medical procedure that, depending on who you ask, is either taken too seriously or not seriously enough.…

March 16, 2017

Why My Catholic University Cancelled an Abortion Seminar

Why I’m Disappointed that My Catholic University Cancelled an Abortion Seminar

Jenna Ramsey, Seattle University

On religious campuses, what's more important: the dogma of the school or the voices of the students?…

February 29, 2016

Is #ShoutYourAbortion the Answer to Years of #SilentShame?

Alison Miller, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

Three ways the new hashtag campaign aims to bring transparency and dialogue to abortion.…

October 1, 2015

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