When writers consistently refuse to explore medication abortion as a safe and effective possibility for characters, despite its popularity in reality, they deliberately and purposefully perpetuate myths about abortion access that become truth to a viewing audience. Recently, coverage of abortion on television has picked up. Over the last decade we’ve seen a distinct and […]
Not a day goes by that I don’t think about how easy it is to lose my autonomy and authority over it. I’m sitting here, 23 weeks pregnant. I felt her start moving about two weeks ago, bubbles and flutters that turned into a random jab, an unmistakable punch or kick. My friend sent me […]
Paul Ryan’s attempts to defund Planned Parenthood should frighten you. But the Panel’s recommendations should terrify you. Last Thursday, House Speaker Paul Ryan, announced attempts to defund Planned Parenthood during the Republican’s push to pass an Obamacare repeal bill. Immediately, and rightfully, outrage followed with an explosion of tweets, columns, and rallies in support of […]
When I look around at my own 30-something group, it’s clear that it’s not lack of reason (pregnancy or otherwise) that’s keeping us from “getting our lives together.” It’s that we are literally not being allowed to do so. I was the same age as Rory when “Gilmore Girls” premiered back in October 2000—about to […]
I feel like I’m racing my baby. I never thought I’d be someone who would be sad about her age. As one of the oldest in my grade, I had consistently met birthdays with a giddy, head-on mentality. Being oldest meant doing everything first. I was first to drive. First to vote. First to (legally) […]
We need to move away from the oppressive myth that rape and assault only happen in violent fits of rage, a narrative that reinforces the idea that “real” rape is uncomplicated and straightforward. Content warning: rape and sexual assault My friends and I are telling the types of stories that only come out with a combination […]
