Abortion will soon be illegal in many states. What the anti-abortion movement plans to do next and how another religious movement is fighting back.
reproductive rights
Facebook and Anti-Abortion Clinics Are Collecting Highly Sensitive Info on Would-Be Patients
The social media giant gathers data from crisis pregnancy centers through a tracking tool that works whether or not a person is logged in to their Facebook account.
The Disinformation Campaign Behind a Top Pregnancy Website
Hospitals, government agencies and major news organizations all cite it as a neutral source of mom-friendly advice. But dig a little deeper, and its anti-abortion roots are clear.
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Mastermind of the Texas ‘Heartbeat’ Statute Has a Radical Mission to Reshape American Law
Jonathan Mitchell argues that old laws never really die, even when they’re struck down by courts. Now he and his allies are trying to make even helping pay for an abortion a crime.
A Strike at the Heart of Roe
The most restrictive anti-abortion law in the country is now in effect in Texas. How the Lone Star State trumped Roe v. Wade.
Did You Share Personal Information With a ‘Crisis Pregnancy Center’? Tell Us What Happened Next.
Anti-abortion groups are collecting sensitive health information and sharing it with their allies. Help us figure out how they’re using it.
Policing pregnancy
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, states could set abortion rules. Some already push the boundaries of patient privacy and shift civil rights to fetuses.
Reproducing racism
As racial disparities in health come into the spotlight amid COVID-19, we explore how the legacy of racism affects maternal health in the U.S.