Reproductive Rights

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s comparison of his abortion ban to laws in other countries doesn’t hold upSen. Lindsey Graham’s comparison of his abortion ban to laws in other countries doesn’t hold up

After introducing a bill restricting abortion at the federal level after 15 weeks, Sen. Lindsey Graham made the case that such legislation was fully in the mainstream in the international community.

Alex Leeds Matthews, Data Visualization Reporter

September 15, 2022

Are dropping gas prices and the repeal of abortion rights the perfect storm for Democrats in the midterms?Are dropping gas prices and the repeal of abortion rights the perfect storm for Democrats in the midterms?

The combination of gas prices peaking and the Dobbs decision coming down at nearly the exact same time 'synced up in the most optimal way imaginable for Democrats,' Republican lobbyist Liam Donovan told Grid.

Matthew Zeitlin, Domestic Economics Reporter

September 12, 2022

Americans favor abortion exceptions for victims of rape. But the policies don’t work.Americans favor abortion exceptions for victims of rape. But the policies don’t work.

Most Americans support including exemptions for rape and incest in abortion bans, but they often aren't workable. Bureaucratic hurdles, like requiring rape victims to show that they’ve filed a police report before receiving an abortion, will keep many from qualifying for exceptions.

Jonathan Lambert, Public Health Reporter, and Alex Leeds Matthews, Data Visualization Reporter

July 21, 2022

The Jewish case for abortion: How overturning Roe v. Wade threatens religious libertyThe Jewish case for abortion: How overturning Roe v. Wade threatens religious liberty

The essential notion in Judaism is that the existing life of the pregnant person must always take precedence over the potential life of the fetus.

Daniel Bogard, Special Contributor

June 30, 2022

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade: Here’s what happens in countries that restrict abortionThe Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade: Here’s what happens in countries that restrict abortion

In countries that have enacted restrictive laws against abortion, healthcare data offer a stark warning to the U.S.

Lili Pike, China Reporter, and Alex Leeds Matthews, Data Visualization Reporter

June 24, 2022