A 17-year old Dutch teen who was raped as a child died “to stop her suffering,” but the media incorrectly reported that she was legally euthanized.
Author: Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY
10 years after abortion doctor George Tiller’s murder, advocates fear violent rhetoric
At abortion clinics, there has been an escalation in vandalism, trespassing, hate mail/harassing phone calls, Internet harassment, picketing, and obstruction.
Rape and incest account for hardly any abortions. So why are they now a focus?
Just 1%of women obtain an abortion because they became pregnant through rape, and less than 0.5% do so because ofincest.
When it comes to abortion, conservative women aren’t a monolith
Nearly one in four women in the United States will have an abortion by age 45 — obviously not all of them share thesame political views.
25 men voted to ban abortion in Alabama. Do they reflect the rest of America?
States are passing strict abortion laws and ‘heartbeat’ bans, but polling shows most Americans believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
Therapists need to check their sexism, too (and other recommendations from the APA’s new guidelines)
The American Psychological Association released new guidelines Monday on treating girls and women, emphasizing many forms of bias they still face.
Why American moms are seriously struggling
Analysis: Economic, cultural and technological changes have piled on new pressures for moms.
‘Terrified’: Teachers, kids hit hard by shooter drills
Indiana elementary school teachers were shot with pellet guns during an active shooter training. Do anxiety-producing drills do more harm than good?
A single decision by New Zealand’s leader may prevent copycat killers
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins a growing chorus who want to avoid copycat shootings by denying perpetrators the fame they seek.
A feminist glossary because we didn’t all major in gender studies
Helping you make sense of feminist jargon so you can fight sexism and oppression.