Abortion Archives

A flag flies outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26th, 2017.

Social Justice

How Are Trump’s Top Supreme Court Candidates Expected to Vote on America’s Hottest Justice Issues?

Pacific Standard spoke with Supreme Court watchers about how President Trump's nominees might rule on cases about abortion, gay marriage, and voting rights.

Francie Diep

The Lede, Issue #22: Alexandria Ocacio-Cortez’s Surprising Victory, the Ongoing War on Terror, Abortion Laws From State to State, and More

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A candlelight vigil held for George Tiller in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 1st, 2009.

Social Justice

America’s Long—and Often Forgotten—History of Violence Toward Abortion Providers

A recent editorial in the Washington Post seems either neglectful of, or ignorant to, the history of violence against abortion providers.

Caitlin Cruz

Activists hold signs in front of the the United States Supreme Court during the 2018 March for Life on January 19th, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Social Justice

What Will Happen to Abortion Access in Your State if Roe v. Wade Is Overturned?

Several states have laws regarding abortion access that would only go into effect if Roe v. Wade were overturned. Look up your state here.

Francie Diep

Congreso Nacional in Buenos Aires, Argentina

News in Brief

Argentina’s Lower House Votes to Legalize Early Term Abortion

If the historic bill passes the senate, Argentina's president has promised to sign it into law.

Jack Denton

Pro-choice activists demonstrate outside the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires, on June 13th, 2018, calling for the approval of a bill that would legalize abortion. Lawmakers in traditionally conservative Argentina began a key session on Wednesday ahead of a divisive vote.

News in Brief

Viewfinder: Pro-Choice Argentinians Rally for a Bill That Would Legalize Abortion

Pro-choice activists demonstrate outside the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires, on June 13th, 2018, calling for the approval of a bill that would legalize abortion.

Pacific Standard Staff

The Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Social Justice

The Supreme Court Voids an Appeals Court’s Ruling on a Detained Immigrant Abortion Case

Acceding to a request from the Trump administration, the Supreme Court has voided a federal appeals court's ruling upholding the right of teens in immigration custody to seek abortions.

Ashley Hackett

Dozens of pro-choice activists gather in front of the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires, on June 3rd, 2018, calling for the approval of a bill that would legalize abortion. The abortion bill will go to a vote in the lower house on June 13th.

News in Brief

Viewfinder: Pro-Choice Activists Demonstrate in Front of the Argentine Congress

Dozens of pro-choice activists gather in front of the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires, on June 3rd, 2018, calling for the approval of a bill that would legalize abortion.

Pacific Standard Staff