On February 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) are considered to be children. This ruling came after three couples filed a lawsuit against their fertility clinic and hospital after their embryos were accidentally destroyed.

Idaho has had continuous strict abortion laws over the past four years, since 2020 when the state law was enacted, but only now did the Supreme Court agree to hear a provocation to Idaho’s almost total ban on abortions and anything related.

2023 was filled with highs and lows. There were some successes in local elections to protect abortion rights, while the country was pushing back against pro-choice legislature as a whole. Here is what Teens for Choice focused on each month in our blog posts.

In the wake of Election Day 2023, there were several wins for abortion rights advocates in Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia.

Representative Mike Johnson was recently elected to be speaker of the House, how will his role affect reproductive rights?

In recent years, our country has been divided about children’s education. Certain parents want to limit their children’s exposure to books relation to LGBTQ + issues.

Within the pro-choice community, you can show your pride and support of the movement by buying and wearing products that support reproductive justice. Many companies, artists, and small businesses direct part of their proceeds towards organizations that fight to protect reproductive rights or assist those who are in a vulnerable position.

Since the United States Supreme Court decided to revoke Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the decision left an estimated 36 million Americans without any federal protection of their fundamental reproductive rights. However, there are several large companies that support the reproductive rights movement through these difficult times. Many corporations – such as Apple, Amazon, and Dick’s Sporting Goods – have stepped up to support their employees who are affected by the ruling.

It has been a little bit over one year since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and the Biden administration has made significant efforts to safeguard and improve access to reproductive healthcare for all.

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Diane Burrows from the League of Women Voters NYC. We spoke about her inspiring journey from a 38-year teaching career to becoming a driving force with the League. In our discussion, she shed light on the organization's mission, the challenges she faced throughout her career, and the importance of young people’s involvement in shaping a better future. 

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Heidi Sieck, the co-founder and chief empowerment officer of #VOTEPROCHOICE, for an interview about reproductive rights advocacy. Here’s what she had to say and what I learned from our conversation.

Tommy Tuberville has been at the center of a setback on Capitol Hill as he is refusing to pass a bill from the Pentagon to provide reproductive care for military members.

Here are a few ways for teenagers to think about the role and importance of consent in relationships, sexual encounters, and medical decisions.

In honor of Pride Month, I would like to highlight two influential women who paved the path of the LGBTQ+ movement in New York City:  Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. 

Two influential women shaped the field of reproductive and sexual health: Mary Calderone and Helen Rodriguez Trias.

The Daily recently recorded an episode about rising concerns relating to ethics within the Supreme Court. How does this relate to our current political landscape regarding reproductive rights and social rulings?

Over the past couple of years, disparities in access to healthcare have become more evident than ever in our society. These disparities can occur based on a number of economic, racial, ethnic, and geographical factors.

On April 21, 2023 the Supreme Court invalidated a Texan Judge's nationwide ban on mifepristone, an abortion drug that has risen in popularity due to the overturn of Roe V. Wade.

It has been a tense couple of days watching and anticipating the judicial election that could alter the future of reproductive rights and gerrymandering in Wisconsin. However, we saw the promising light at the end of the tunnel as Judge Janet Protasiewicz won.