Vice | By Carter Sherman | May 26, 2020
This piece discusses the challenges faced by an abortion clinic in Michigan due to increased protestor presence during the pandemic. These increased numbers have created patient safety issues not only in regards to increased risk of disease transmission, but also due to the aggressive actions of protestors and changing police practices during “shelter in place” orders.
The Intercept | By Jordan Smith | June 15, 2020
This article describes the series of events that has occurred in the realm of abortion restrictions since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in March. It discusses how new restrictions in addition to increasing numbers of protestors at clinics who are not using appropriate precautions, such as masks, has galvanized people across the nation to speak out against further restricting abortion access.
New England Journal of Medicine | Michelle J. Bayefsky, Deborah Bartz, and Katie L. Watson | April 9, 2020
New York Times | Sabrina Tavernise | April 22, 2020
The Cut | Hannah Gold and Claire Lampen | April 14, 2020
Rewire | Regina Mahone | April 21, 2020
Vogue | Danielle Campoamor | April 7, 2020
Medium | Reverend Katherine Hancock | April 10, 2020
Essence | Marsha Jones & Alexis McGill Johnson | April 20, 2020
As always, we need to keep in mind that abortion bans as well as healthcare disparities disproportionately impact marginalized communities and this pandemic is no exception.
Marie Claire | Danielle Campoamor | April 21, 2020
In Texas, COVID-19 has been used as a reason to further restrict access to abortion care. This piece highlights the challenges these bans create by telling the story of one Texan seeking abortion care.
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