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What is medication abortion? What to know about mifepristone

The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging access to the commonly used abortion pill.

Updated Jan. 04, 2023
Paris Hilton posing in her home

Paris Hilton shares her abortion story for the first time in an emotional memoir excerpt

"Over the years, I’ve looked back on all this with sorrow, even though I know I made the right choice."

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
Amanda Zurawski testifies against abortion ban

Woman denied emergency abortion blames Texas senators Cruz and Corbyn: ‘I nearly died on their watch’

“On top of that, I am still struggling to have children.”

Updated Apr. 28, 2023
Women protest for abortion rights

We need to talk about the Kansas landslide vote to preserve abortion rights—because it’s HUGE

Kansas voters protected abortion rights and blocked Republicans pushing for a ban.

Updated Aug. 04, 2022
woman doing fertility treatments

Abortion bans could have unintended consequences for fertility treatments like IVF

Prohibiting abortion may make dealing with fertility challenges much harder.

Updated Aug. 05, 2022
Olivia Julianna and Matt Gaetz

Teen activist raises nearly $170,000 for abortion funds after Rep. Matt Gaetz body-shamed her

You might not think body-shaming teenagers is behavior that’s in line with…

Updated Aug. 08, 2022
Woman denied miscarriage care due to abortion laws in Texas

This woman was forced to carry her dead fetus for 2 weeks due to the Texas abortion ban

“I get so angry that I was treated this way because of laws that were passed by men who have never been pregnant and never will be."

Updated Aug. 04, 2022
Brandy Bottone says unborn child is passenger

Pregnant Texas mom fights HOV fine by saying unborn child is second passenger

“This has my blood boiling. How could this be fair?"

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
mother hugging teen daughter outside

After Roe, a pediatrician shares how the health of America’s teens are at risk

Unplanned pregnancies are universally upending for teens, but the protections Roe v. Wade afforded guaranteed they didn't have to be life-defining or even life-ending.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
woman sits holding knees on bed - is a d&c an abortion

Is a D&C an abortion? Experts weigh in on miscarriage care post-Roe

It depends on whether there are fetal heart tones.

Updated Oct. 02, 2024
young man talking to doctor in office

Men are requesting vasectomies in record numbers after Roe ruling

It’s a sign that the conversation around male birth control is becoming more mainstream.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
laura prepon

Laura Prepon shares that she had an abortion and how it was an “impossible” decision

"Everyone has their own story for seeking out this medical procedure and I empathize with anyone who's been faced with this impossible decision."

Updated Jun. 30, 2022
woman looking away

I had an abortion at 21. I have never wanted to tell my story—until now

This isn’t how I wanted to put this story into the world. But after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I need people to understand.

Updated Jun. 30, 2022
upset woman head in hands

Overturning Roe v. Wade is about so much more than abortion

I am weeping for all the women who have lost access to the care I received all those years ago.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023
woman holding a sign that says 'abortion is health care' in abortion protest

ACOG condemns Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

The organization has reiterated that access to safe abortion is an essential component to women's health care.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
abortion protest

What now? How to get involved after the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Feeling helpless? Then it's time to get involved.

Updated Jun. 27, 2022
Roe v. Wade protests outside U.S. Supreme Court building

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade—what happens now?

The U.S. Supreme Court has officially voted on the future of Roe v. Wade.

Updated Aug. 08, 2023
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