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Many people have an immediate “throw their ass in jail” reaction when they think about people using drugs while pregnant. They don’t think about whether that solution is the best thing for the pregnant person or the pregnancy. And I want to argue that, actually, it’s not. Here are five reasons why criminalizing pregnant substance abusers is both unhelpful and stems from misogyny.

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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “Why them and not me?” then this article is for you. Working through infertility or miscarriages while celebrating the births around you is not always an easy task – and you’re not alone in this hard experience. Check out this piece, which explains why binary thinking – a la easy and not-so-easy pregnancies – can be damaging.

I am pro-choice because I believe women’s lives matter. I am pro-choice because I think women themselves are the best people to decide when and if they get pregnant, give birth, and raise children. I am pro-choice because I believe that the right to control your own reproduction is a fundamental right, and is protected both under our Constitution and basic human rights ideals.

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Women are the poorest in their communities, and here’s what you can do about it. Do any of these statistics relate to your life?

When “health concern” comes in this form, it’s not supportive – it’s oppressive. Have you witnessed any other ways of fat-shaming pregnant people?

Have you noticed what’s messed up about news coverage on abortion? Here are some experts with critical info on the dangerous lies you’re being told.

One of the first things I heard upon announcing my pregnancy was: “So, do you think you’ll gain a lot of weight?” Why is it that so many people are more concerned with a woman’s body ability to be a sexual object than as a powerful tool in creating, nourishing, and giving birth to a baby? Here are three reasons to stop saying babies “ruin” women’s bodies!

As an adopted child, I promised myself that I would find my family in Korea. So when I came out as a trans woman, I could never find the will to move forward with my transition – taking hormones or surgery – despite the opportunity to do so. And my hesitation was largely due to my unknown family living far away in Korea. So I went to find my biological mother.

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Invalidating responses to male pregnancy are common, which can lead trans men to internalize the belief that it’s not acceptable to both be a man and desire pregnancy. But many of those responses are based on misconceptions and assumptions. So here are the deeper realities. With this knowledge, we can move beyond the limits of what’s “acceptable” for a man.

A lot of Americans are still struggling with extreme poverty – and women are getting the short end of the stick on pretty much all fronts. This year, the Census data revealed that one in seven women live in poverty. These crazy-high numbers of poor American women are nothing new. But they’re still unacceptable. Now go out there and do something about this inequality.

When someone is pregnant, their body is often viewed as public property. As a result, many people feel free to make wildly inappropriate comments about everything, from their appearance to their lifestyle choices to their medical decisions. But pregnancy doesn’t negate autonomy! So here are seven examples of common comments and questions that we need to stop saying.

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It doesn’t take an expert to know that the celeb moms we fawn over don’t have the typical post-pregnancy experience. But applauding “bouncing back” from a pregnant body is just one of the ways we send humiliating messages to people who have given birth. Have you internalized these messages? Here’s your guide to challenging the criticism of the post-pregnancy body.

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Do you know how much men influence access to abortion? While it’s called a “women’s issue,” men play a powerful role in abortion rights and stigma – and here’s the info that too many men are missing.

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So many cis men have a difficult time accepting that they have male privilege. This article provides concrete, accessible examples of that privilege and it’s impact.

Ever heard that the wage gap between men’s and women’s pay is a myth? Marina Watanabe’s got the facts to answer to that.

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Studies confirm that abortion has declined. Can you guess what this means about the reality of reproductive rights?

#1: “Denial of agency over diet, exercise, and personal space.” Are our common ideas about pregnancy hurting people more than they’re helping?

Do you talk about pregnancy as something only women experience? Cristen Conger sums up why it’s so important to include other people, like trans men, in these conversations.

Due to the “no public funding for abortions” mantra, since 1976, the Hyde Amendment has denied federal Medicaid coverage of it and a shrinking number of state Medicaid cover it. So 1 in 4 women who would have had a Medicaid-funded procedure if funds had been available are unable to obtain one. That’s too many low-income women who essentially had their choice taken away due to their income level.

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Have you noticed how society treats some survivors as “good” and some as “bad?” Here’s the disturbing truth about where that comes from.