Draconian Georgia Law Criminalizes Abortion After Six Weeks

Ilana Novick May 9, 2019 Gov. Brian Kemp joins a wave of conservatives aiming to overturn Roe v. Wade. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Dangers of Being a Woman in Trump’s America

Martha Burk / OtherWords Apr 28, 2019 Merely banning abortion isn't enough for some on the rabid right—a few are even threatening women with the death penalty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Crusade Against Women Goes Global

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Apr 25, 2019 Marching in lockstep with Mike Pence and the most anti-choice members on the right, the president is expanding his war against women. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Near-Total Abortion Bans Seek to Overturn Roe v. Wade

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Apr 10, 2019 "Heartbeat" bills that would ban most abortions as early as six weeks have been filed in at least eight states. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Brett Kavanaugh’s War on Roe v. Wade

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 17, 2019 In a recent vote, Kavanaugh wrote a dissent that makes his views on abortion abundantly clear. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

5 Truths Exposed by Kavanaugh’s Rise to the Supreme Court

Bill Blum / Truthdig Oct 8, 2018 The Senate has given a lifetime appointment to an ideologue and alleged sexual abuser, completing the right's judicial counterrevolution. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘Reversing Roe’ Offers an Intense Look at How Abortion Became Politicized

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Sep 19, 2018 With a timely perspective and candid interviews with figures on both sides of the debate, Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg’s new documentary explores the transformation of a medical procedure into a wedge issue. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Contentious Kavanaugh Hearings Wrap Up

JESSICA GRESKO / The Associated Press Sep 7, 2018 The Judiciary Committee is likely to vote on the Supreme Court nominee on Sept. 20, with a vote by the full Senate the following week. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Snapshots From #StopKavanaugh Rally Against Supreme Court Nominee

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Michelle Wolf: ‘Pro-Life’ Is a ‘Propaganda Term That Isn’t Real’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 9, 2018 In a segment titled "Salute to Abortions," the Netflix comedian points out the hypocrisy in the anti-abortion movement at a time when the debate over reproductive rights has taken on new urgency. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schumer Urges Public to Oppose a Trump Anti-Abortion Court Pick

HOPE YEN and KEN THOMAS / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2018 In an unusually direct appeal to voters, the Senate's top Democrat says that to block "an ideological nominee" to the Supreme Court, people should "tell your senators" to oppose anyone from the president's list. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Susan Collins Would Oppose Court Nominee With an ‘Activist Agenda’

HOPE YEN and KEN THOMAS / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2018 The Republican senator, a key vote on President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, says she would oppose any nominee she believed would overturn Roe v. Wade. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )