America's Abortion Divide

The Anti-Abortion-Rights Movement Prepares to Build a Post-Roe World

As activists move closer to their goal of making abortion illegal, they have started planning for the infrastructure needed for a world with more babies—and recruiting major CEOs to bankroll their cause.

• Emma Green
• August 7, 2020

Why Norma McCorvey’s Beliefs Matter

The original plaintiff behind Roe v. Wade is more than just a symbol in the abortion rights debate.

• Mary Ziegler
• May 31, 2020

Abortion Foes Use the Pandemic as an Excuse

Officials hope to achieve their goal of effectively banning the procedure.

• Katha Pollitt
• March 26, 2020

My Abortion Before Roe v. Wade

The restrictions on abortion have flung me back to a terrifying time in my own life half a century ago, one I never expected women today would have to face.

• Elizabeth Stone
• March 8, 2020

Men Aren’t Quite Sure How to Be Abortion-Rights Activists

Does a movement that proclaims a deep belief in women’s autonomy have a place for male voices?

• Ashley Fetters
• June 10, 2019

Joe Biden’s Tell on Abortion

The 2020 Democratic front-runner opposes federal funding for the procedure, in stark contrast to his rivals.

• Emma Green
• June 5, 2019