The concert proceeds will go toward organizations such as Planned Parenthood, Black Mamas Matter Alliance and National Women’s Law Center.
Reproductive Rights
AOC Aims to Normalize Egg Freezing, Women’s Reproductive Rights
The New York congresswoman sparked a conversation around women’s health with her announcement that she is freezing her eggs.
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill As Patients Scramble for Options
The order comes after patients and providers sought alternatives, such as misoprostol-only abortions, after the FDA restricted access to mifepristone.
Extraordinary Women We Lost in 2025 Who Made the World a Better Place
The lights we lost made lasting contributions to reproductive rights, art, music and the betterment of humanity.
Study: Hundreds of Women Charged With ‘Pregnancy-Related’ Crimes
The fall of Roe V. Wade has sparked an uptick in criminal charges filed against pregnant people, nonprofit Pregnancy Justice says in a new report.
The State of Abortion, 3 Years Since Dobbs
We’re thrilled to announce that this June 2025 episode has been nominated for a Webby Award, in the News & Politics category. Listen here!
The Resilient Provider Who’s Survived Arson, Death Threats and Supreme Court Rulings
Before Julie Burkhart could even open Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic, an extremist tried to burn it down. That hasn’t stopped her. Neither has the Dobbs ruling.
A Conversation About Abortion Care — and It’s Not All Bad News
Angel Foster of the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project on how medication abortion is here to stay, even as anti-abortion forces double down.
A New Resistance Tactic: Proposals to Legislate Men’s Bodies
Two new state-level bills are designed to spark conversation – and force anti-abortion politicians to confront the reality of who they seek to control, the lawmakers behind them say.
The Trump Administration is Attacking Abortion Care Abroad
By reinstating the global gag rule, Republican leaders have imperiled abortion access in other countries by denying funding to groups that offer reproductive care.
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Plan to Make Over-the-Counter Contraception Free
This new rule would herald the “most significant expansion of contraception coverage” in over a decade, officials say, and could potentially impact over 50 million women.
New Documentary ‘Zurawski v Texas’ Follows Women Fighting Abortion Bans
The film’s executive producers include superstars like actor Jennifer Lawrence and political mother-daughter duo Hillary and Chelsea Clinton.
DNC’s Most Powerful Lesson: ‘When They Go Low,’ People Must Fight Back
Conservatives are accusing progressives – in particular, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign – of meanness and immaturity. It’s merely a ploy for control, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
How Reproductive Restrictions Impact Single Mothers By Choice
More women are deciding to become single mothers by choice, but reproductive restrictions could potentially threaten their access to fertility treatments.
Study: Abortion Restrictions Impact Women Parolees and Probationers, Too
Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago. New data reveals how the decision continues to hurt women in the criminal justice system.
She’s Running to Keep Michigan Moving Forward
Michigan state Rep. Sharon MacDonell of Troy says she and her fellow Dems have done much with their slim-yet-historic control of the state.
As Gen Z Women Lean Left, Gen Z Men Trend Right. Here’s Why
According to Brookings’ new analysis – conducted before Donald Trump’s conviction – the widening political gender gap will play a role in the upcoming election.
New Biden Rule Strengthens Privacy Protections for Abortion Seekers
President Joe Biden announced a policy change this week that will preserve patients’ privacy when they seek and receive reproductive care.
France Enshrines Abortion Rights in its Constitution
Vive l’avortement – the European nation has moved to protect abortion access for all its citizens, the first country ever to do so.
143 Indigenous Women in Greenland Are Suing Denmark Over Forced IUDs
A group of Inuit women have banded together to sue Danish officials over contraceptive measures imposed on them decades ago.
Study: Over 64,000 Rape-Related Pregnancies Occurred in States With Abortion Bans
Without federally guaranteed access, scores of survivors were left without ways to safely, legally abort pregnancies, new research found.
Kamala Harris Announces Upcoming Reproductive Freedoms Tour
The vice president plans to hit the road in mid-January to host events championing reproductive rights across the country.
The ‘Underground’ Mexican Group That’s Helping Americans Access Abortions
Bloodys Red Tijuana is working to get people in the U.S. the abortion pills they need, regardless of any laws that might restrict their access.
The Big News for Women from Election 2023
A round-up of noteworthy wins from around the nation, from abortion protections to significant “firsts.”
How Abortion is Talked About on College Campuses
The Dobbs decision continues to reverberate. We take a look at how reproductive health is becoming a fixture of the culture wars and disrupting campuses.
New Study Points to Influx in Interstate Travel for Abortion
States that border those with bans are seeing the highest increases in abortion rates, showing an urgency for out-of-state abortions.
Carolyn Had to Flee for an Abortion. She’s Grateful She Had One at All
Carolyn was forced to leave Texas for an abortion after learning her baby wouldn’t survive, then suffered complications while hundreds of miles from home.
Emily’s List Kicks Off ‘Madam Mayor’ Effort
The organization, which supports pro-choice women candidates, will focus on local races in U.S. cities.
This New York Law Will Protect In-State Docs Offering Out-of-State Abortion Care
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation that will allow New York state medical providers to send abortion pills to patients in states where access is restricted, without fear of litigation.
Meet the Directors of Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ‘The Janes’
The film, which chronicles a women-led underground abortion group from 50 years ago, is eerily relatable for women in today’s post-Roe world.
5 Women Are Suing Texas for Abortion Access, After Bans Nearly Killed Them
The lawsuit, brought by women who suffered dangerous pregnancy complications, is the first of its kind following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
New Vending Machine at George Washington University Dispenses ‘Morning-After’ Pill
In response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, students led the charge to make emergency contraception more accessible on campus.
FDA Now Allowing Pharmacies to Dispense Abortion Pills
Many are hopeful the change will expand abortion access as more states place restrictions on reproductive healthcare.
Experts Anticipate a Surge in Young Women Voters in Upcoming Midterm Elections
With the Dobbs decision on abortion, young women ‘are really aware that their rights are on the ballot,’ says League of Women Voters.
This Ruling Marks a Huge Win for Abortion Access in India
The U.S. Supreme Court could learn a thing or two from the Southeast Asian nation’s own judiciary when it comes to abortion.
Roe Reversal Sparks New Wave of Women Candidates
Emily’s List, Run for Something and more are seeing an influx of women interested in running for office after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark abortion-access ruling.
‘We Just Listen to Their Story’: Students Navigating Post-Roe World Find Strength in Community
Facing the reality of a world without Roe, students move the fight for reproductive rights to their campuses and careers.
Having an Abortion Allowed This Marketing Specialist to Start Her Own Business
Jessica Ponyrko’s abortion gave her the freedom to change her life for the better. And hers is just one story.
Roe v. Wade, Landmark Ruling Granting Women Access to Abortion, Is Overturned
The decision, expected since a draft opinion leaked in May, still hit hard.
A Doctor and Her 12-Year-Old Daughter on a World Without Roe
With the landmark case expected to be overturned, we talk with Pandia Health’s Dr. Sophia Yen and daughter Stephanie about reproductive rights.
Abortion “Turnaway” Study Offers a Grim Portrait of a Post-Roe America
A landmark abortion study that focused on people turned away from care provides scientific data on a highly politicized issue.
This Doctor’s Dedication to Reproductive Rights Led Her to Launch an Online Birth Control Startup
Dr. Sophia Yen makes birth control accessible despite political forces working against her.
Celebrity Chefs Padma Lakshmi, Gail Simmons Expected to Join Thousands at March Against Abortion Ban in Texas
Texas women aren’t surrendering to the abortion ban just yet.
Lyft, Bumble, GoDaddy Among Companies Taking Stands Against Texas Abortion Law
Following the enactment of a draconian law in Texas that essentially bans abortions, some big businesses are taking action.
Meet the Abortion Clinic Owner Who Took on Texas
For Amy Hagstrom Miller, providing high-quality reproductive care to women is a mission.
Women Firefighters Now Fighting for Their Reproductive Health
Few protections exist for women firefighters who are, or hope to become, pregnant. Some are working to change that.
Michelle Williams Delivers Powerful (and Personal) Speech at Golden Globes
The acclaimed actress spoke about the freedom of personal choice – as a mother and a voter – while accepting her latest award.
How a Texas Abortion Provider Has Learned to Be Resilient in a Difficult Industry
Amy Hagstrom Miller of Whole Woman’s Health says monumental setbacks are just a cost of doing business.