Just 1%of women obtain an abortion because they became pregnant through rape, and less than 0.5% do so because ofincest.
Author: Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY
When it comes to abortion, conservative women aren’t a monolith
Nearly one in four women in the United States will have an abortion by age 45 — obviously not all of them share thesame political views.
25 men voted to ban abortion in Alabama. Do they reflect the rest of America?
States are passing strict abortion laws and ‘heartbeat’ bans, but polling shows most Americans believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
Therapists need to check their sexism, too (and other recommendations from the APA’s new guidelines)
The American Psychological Association released new guidelines Monday on treating girls and women, emphasizing many forms of bias they still face.
Why American moms are seriously struggling
Analysis: Economic, cultural and technological changes have piled on new pressures for moms.
A bus driver rapes, a man keeps girl captive and neither are going to prison
Bus driver Shane Piche raped a 14-year-old girl. Michael Wysolovski kept a teen in sexual captivity. Neither will go to prison. Why?
‘Terrified’: Teachers, kids hit hard by shooter drills
Indiana elementary school teachers were shot with pellet guns during an active shooter training. Do anxiety-producing drills do more harm than good?
A single decision by New Zealand’s leader may prevent copycat killers
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins a growing chorus who want to avoid copycat shootings by denying perpetrators the fame they seek.
Jussie Smollett attack highlights amplified risks facing black LGBT community
Hate crimes against African Americans and LGBT people are on the rise.
Will your therapist go on strike? 4,000 mental health workers protesting Kaiser Permanente
Approximately 4,000 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente are striking in California Monday to demand better access to care for their patients.