Recommended Reading #170: Abortion, Pt. V
“One lesson from Texas: legal abortion means nothing without access” by Eesha Pandit (Reproductive Rights, Health Care, Poverty) 6/28/13
I feel strongly and have focused much time and attention on legal rights surrounding abortion, but it is true as well that access is paramount, and I appreciate this piece’s pointing out some of the fundamental considerations and circumstances surrounding abortion access.
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“New Wave of Laws Seeks to Shut Down Abortion Providers” by Joerg Dreweke (Reproductive Rights, Politics, Health and Body, Public Policy) 6/27/13
Having just come from a rally in Virginia this morning in support of a local clinic suing to overturn TRAP laws in the state (judge ruled in our favor—yay!), I am happy to recommend this short piece that outlines the problematic nature and general fundamental intention of such laws.
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“Why Do Women Have Abortions After 20 Weeks, Anyway?” by Emily Deruy (Health and Body, Memior, Reproductive Rights, Public Policy) 9/26/13
Nothing in this piece is news to me, but I appreciate seeing it spelled out (yet again) in such a straightforward and personal way for any who may not have considered or understood it.
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