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Post-Roe, Pregnant Women Become Potential Suspects
“We anticipate a very dramatic increase in the rate of criminalization of all pregnancy outcomes.”
By Lorena O'Neil Last updated
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14 Abortion Rights Organizations Accepting Donations to Support Their Fight
'Roe' is no longer the law of the land, but these organizations won't stop fighting.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Halsey Shuts Down Fans Who Left Phoenix Concert During Pro-Choice Speech
The singer responded with a clever tweet.
By Paulina Jayne Isaac Published
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Meghan Markle Calls Prince Harry a Feminist, Expresses Fear for Women's Safety Over Roe v. Wade Being Struck Down
The duchess spoke to Gloria Steinem about it.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
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Lizzo, Sophie Turner and More Celebrities React to Roe v. Wade Being Overturned
It's been a difficult weekend.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
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Olivia Rodrigo and Lily Allen Dedicated 'F*** You' to the Justices Who Struck Down Roe v. Wade at Glastonbury
Rodrigo listed their names one by one.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
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Lawmakers, Activists, and Allies Are Reacting With Fury to 'Roe' Being Overturned
Thousands are taking to Twitter to express their grief and anger.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Published
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Justice Clarence Thomas: LGBTQ+ Rights and Contraception Are Next
"We should reconsider all of the Court's substantive due process precedents..."
By Jenny Hollander Published
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The Supreme Court Has Struck Down Roe v. Wade
Roughly half of U.S. states have indicated they will now ban abortion.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Elizabeth Warren: I Am Angry But Determined to Protect Roe
For Marie Claire, the Massachusetts Senator lays out the path to fight back right now.
By Elizabeth Warren Published
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The Supreme Court's Mississippi Abortion Rights Case: What to Know
The case could threaten Roe v. Wade.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Sex Trafficking Victims Are Being Punished. A New Law Could Change That.
Victims of sexual abuse are quietly criminalized. Sara's Law protects kids that fight back.
By Dr. Devin J. Buckley and Erin Regan Published
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Of Murder and Motherhood
Their children are gone but these women are united in their fight for justice and answers.
By Katya Cengel Published
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The Supreme Court Is Hearing a Case That Could Overturn 'Roe v. Wade'
'Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization' is the most consequential abortion rights case in decades.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Anita Hill Believes We Can End Gender Violence
Three decades after her landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, the esteemed professor and lawyer has a message for leaders: The time is now to prioritize anti-gender violence policies.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Trump Vows to Appoint Pro-Life Judge to Supreme Court
In a new interview with 60 Minutes, the President Elect confirms his stance on Roe v. Wade.
By Sally Holmes Published
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The Anti-Choice Movement’s Aims Are Out in the Open: End Roe, Rip Away Reproductive Freedom
Today, 228 U.S. senators and representatives explicitly asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
By Adrienne Kimmell Published
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Today Marks the 48th Year We've Had Roe Protections. Will It Be the Last?
The U.S. Supreme Court was once a vanguard of reproductive rights protections. Now, it's moving dangerously backwards.
By Nancy Northup Published
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Will the 2020 Election Go to the Supreme Court?
You'll likely hear about a lot of lawsuits in the days to come.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Amy Coney Barrett Has Been Confirmed to the Supreme Court
People are terrified, confused, and angry about what's to come.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Land of The Free... Information
The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly protect privacy. Worse, we are one of the few countries without a universal data privacy law (along with the likes of Sudan and Syria). Mary Stone Ross, coauthor of the country's most expansive state privacy law, argues in favor of federal legislation.
By Mary Stone Ross Published
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Where Senators Stand on Replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Within hours of RBG's death, senators began speaking out about whether they'll vote to fill her vacancy during an election year.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Books and Movies About Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Honor Her With
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave us hope," said Felicity Jones, who played her in On The Basis Of Sex.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Can a Supreme Court Justice Be Replaced in an Election Year?
The answer is complicated.
By The Editors Published
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Donald Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
If confirmed by the Senate, the conservative judge will fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Who Is Amy Coney Barrett, the Judge Who May Fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Seat?
If nominated, Coney Barrett would be the youngest Supreme Court justice ever.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published