I had an abortion. Rarely have words packed a more powerful punch.
reproductive justice
#BlackLivesMatter – Solidarity Through Action
With hope that these tragedies propel you into action rather than paralyze you, I share these resources with the goal of dismantling racial oppression in all its forms.
Bodily Art-onomy: The Fight for Reproductive Freedom Through Performance
Art is an engine of culture, both as a reinforcement of our ideals and as a critique of our norms. Art is intrinsically linked to our perceptions of ourselves, on an individual and societal level, of who and what we… Read More ›
Links We Love
Members of the anti-abortion group targeting Planned Parenthood are indicted on felony charges. See the New York Times. TIME condemns the CDC’s condescending alcohol warning that shames and discriminates against women. Mattel embraces a long overdue shift towards more diverse options… Read More ›
Our Top 10 Posts of 2015
From abortion to radical consent to IUDs, we had a lot to say in 2015.
The State-Level Court Ruling on Birth Control You Should Pay Attention To
A huge victory for Pennsylvania women, but will SCOTUS follow suit?
Spotlight On: Lizz Winstead
You might know Lizz Winstead as the co-founder and former head writer of The Daily Show (yes, that Daily Show), but she’s also a fierce, devoted reproductive justice advocate.
New National Abortion Ban Bill Completely Ignores Reality
This past Tuesday, we all watched and laughed as Vice President Joe Biden, in all his Biden glory, comically swore in our 114th Republican-controlled Congress. Exponentially less funny, however, was Congress’s introduction of a severe measure to restrict women’s access… Read More ›
Abortion ‘Hostility’ Depends on Your Zip Code
From 2011 to 2014, the number of legislative restrictions against abortion rights skyrocketed to 231, quadrupling the number of restrictions within just three years. In 2014 alone, legislators enacted 26 brand new measures to restrict access to abortion rights. According… Read More ›
30 Feminist Lessons in 30 Years
On July 28, I crossed over into my thirties. The lead-up to the day was a slurry of thoughts and feelings about this huge milestone, marked by bursts of self-reflection and a quick skip down that list of classic questions about “where I… Read More ›
