| Apr 26, 2017 | Rights / DemocracyMy nieces, who range in age from 17 to 25, grew up in a very different world from the one I knew coming of age in the 1970s. For their entire lives, abortion has been legal. And Planned Parenthood and other women’s clinics have served as a steadfast source of health...
| Dec 21, 2016 | Environment / HealthFor many women, getting a period for 3 to 8 days every month can be hellish — everything from bleeding, cramps, and fatigue to the humiliating march to the local store for tampons and pads. But these women are incredibly lucky compared to thousands of marginalized...
| Nov 23, 2016 | Rights / DemocracyAs soon as the presidential election results were announced, alarm bells went off for anyone who cares about reproductive rights. Lawmakers around the country have been moving for years to restrict abortion rights. But for millions of women who’ve taken...
| Nov 2, 2016 | Rights / DemocracyThis election may be revolutionary for women for an unexpected reason. First woman president? OK, there’s that. But I don’t think there’s anyone left who doubts that a capable woman has the same ability as a capable man to be president. You might not like a specific...
| Aug 24, 2016 | Environment / HealthYoung women voters have a lot to worry about this election cycle, from a flurry of anti-abortion messaging to diminishing access to reproductive services. Just this month, in fact, Congress put the brakes on vital legislation that would fund efforts to prevent the...
