Key Takeaways From Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Controversial Emails
Here's what you need to know about the confidential documents that Democratic senators have released to the public.
Roe v. Wade
What's at Stake If Brett Kavanaugh Ascends to the Supreme Court
It's about Roe v. Wade, as well as the myriad protections supporters say flow from the 1973 Supreme Court decision.
Can Anything Prevent Roe v. Wade From Being Overturned?
Conservatives came close to overturning the landmark abortion decision in 1992. What stopped them then might provide a clue to what will happen now.
Disability Rights Groups Come Out Strong Against Kavanaugh's SCOTUS Nomination
The groups' opposition hinges on Kavanaugh's general distrust of social programs critical to disabled Americans.
As Groups Gear Up to Challenge Roe v. Wade, Advocates Say All Pregnant Women's Rights Are at Risk
Legal scholars have long argued that Roe protects more than just abortion access.
Trump Announces Brett Kavanaugh as His Supreme Court Nominee
Kavanaugh's confirmation could solidify the Supreme Court's conservative majority for decades.
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.
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.
A Constitutional Law Expert Breaks Down Justice Kennedy's Retirement Announcement
UNC professor Michael Gerhardt talks with Pacific Standard about the implications of Anthony Kennedy's retirement.
Mississippi Could Soon Have the Most Restrictive Abortion Ban in the U.S.
The Mississippi Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Why We Need to Think Beyond Roe v. Wade
The fights women of color face for reproductive rights remain sidelined (and sometimes, made invisible) in what is now the establishment story: There is Roe, and everything after.
A Showdown Year for Reproductive Rights
Two potentially sweeping Supreme Court cases set the stage for a seismic shift in the battle over abortion and contraception.
How Private Is Sensitive Abortion Information?
Across the country, those who support abortion rights and those who oppose them are feuding in court over how much information should be disclosed about women undergoing abortions. Supporters say there’s no margin for error. Opponents say it’s about ensuring quality care.
Alabama's Meth Lab Law, Abortion Rights, and the Strange Case of Jane Doe
After a woman is jailed for exposing her fetus to drugs, county officials refuse to release her for an abortion and ask a judge to strip her of parental rights.
Abortion Restrictions, Religious Exemptions, and 5 Other Reproductive Rights Issues to Watch in 2015
Changes for abortion, contraception, and more top the agenda with Republicans in the majority in Congress and many state legislatures.
A Stillborn Child and the Disputed Case Law on ‘Fetal Harm'
Rennie Gibbs, a 16-year-old in Mississippi when she gave birth to a stillborn child, is facing life in prison for taking cocaine during her pregnancy. Hers is among a burgeoning number of cases in which women are prosecuted for allegedly endangering their unborn children.