Two years ago tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, denying the constitutional right to abortion. This week’s reading list explores U.S. society’s troubled relationship to abortion access and paths forward after the Dobbs decision. Rachel Rebouché, Judith Levine, Sara Matthiesen, and Maureen Paul examine life before and after Roe, as well as abortion’s place in the current political landscape; Elizabeth Sepper, James Nelson, Dr. Christine Henneberg, and Merve Emre explore feminism and abortion; and more.
Two Years After Dobbs
Judith Levine, Christine Henneberg, and others
After Dobbs
An interview on the post-Dobbs legal landscape—and how the federal government can respond.
Keeping the Faith
Even in states without bans on abortion or gender-affirming care, hidden religious restrictions in secular hospitals harm patients.
Roe Was Never Enough Anyway
It is long past time for law and policy to facilitate affordable and accessible services.
Abortion Is a Public Good
The right to reproductive health and agency is a compelling state interest.
Abortion Is Not a “Choice” Without Racial Justice
After Roe v. Wade, Angela Davis wrote about how the reproductive rights movement was failing women of color. As Roe is dismantled, her diagnosis is more crucial than ever.
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