News and Updates
The battle over abortion rights: Here’s what’s at stake in 2020
Changes at the state and federal level made 2019 a volatile year for abortion access. But for activists, the fight is just heating up. Reproductive rights experts anticipate the abortion landscape to change even more…
When We Talk About Medicare, We Need to Talk About the Hyde Amendment
Medicare for All has been a fiercely debated topic throughout the Democratic debates—but little attention has been given to the current harmful Medicare restrictions on abortion access. Restrictions on abortion are pushing care out of reach for many,…
How Abortion Funds Showed America That ‘Roe’ Is Not Enough
Nilofar Ganjaie often has to ask people what belongings they can sell to help pay for their abortions. Her organization, the Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF), helps people in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska who are struggling…
Advocates are Crossing the Country on the Bold AF National Road Trip for Abortion Coverage
Abortion rights advocates are hitting the road to raise awareness about the impact of the Hyde Amendment on people struggling financially and highlight the growing support among elected officials and the public to lift this policy.…
When Choice is 221 Miles Away: The Nightmare of Getting an Abortion in the South
While people worry about a world in which abortion access is no longer protected, the women of Mississippi are already living it.
The Fight Against The Hyde Amendment Is Finally Seeing Results Thanks To Women Of Color
Six years ago, when women of color leaders came together to launch All* Above All — a coalition of reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations — lawmakers weren’t talking publicly about the Hyde Amendment, a federal…
