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Reproductive rights

Coerced contraception? Mec's controversial approach to teenage pregnancy sparks outrage and concern

South Africa

Coerced contraception? Mec's controversial approach to teenage pregnancy sparks outrage and concern

By Khuselwa Dyantyi

Mr Slick versus Mr Earnest Nice Guy? Civilised US VP debate stuck to policy ideas, but won’t move dial for voters

Politics

Mr Slick versus Mr Earnest Nice Guy? Civilised US VP debate stuck to policy ideas, but won’t move dial for voters

By J Brooks Spector

A cruel, cruel end to summer as the United States braces for angry election run-up

World

A cruel, cruel end to summer as the United States braces for angry election run-up

By J Brooks Spector

Pendulum swings back towards Democrats two months before do-or-die midterm elections

World

Pendulum swings back towards Democrats two months before do-or-die midterm elections

By J Brooks Spector

South Africa

Dobbs v Jackson judgment in US may stifle women’s reproductive rights as far afield as Africa

By Sibusisiwe Ndlela, Charlemaine Husselmann and Primah Kwagala

What really drives anti-abortion beliefs? Research suggests it’s a matter of sexual strategies

Magazine

What really drives anti-abortion beliefs? Research suggests it’s a matter of sexual strategies

By Jaimie Arona Krems and Martie Haselton

‘Don’t say we didn’t warn you’ – abortion rights activists vow to fight back, but it’s a battle on many fronts

DM168

‘Don’t say we didn’t warn you’ – abortion rights activists vow to fight back, but it’s a battle on many fronts

By Greg Nicolson

New battle over women’s reproductive rights causes further turbulence in stormy US political seas

World

New battle over women’s reproductive rights causes further turbulence in stormy US political seas

By J Brooks Spector

When human life begins is a question of politics – not biology

Magazine

When human life begins is a question of politics – not biology

By Sahotra Sarkar

Roe v. Wade gave American women a choice about having children – here’s how that changed their lives

Magazine

Roe v. Wade gave American women a choice about having children – here’s how that changed their lives

By Constance Shehan

Out of stock: Without contraception, Limpopo women’s rights are being violated

South Africa

Out of stock: Without contraception, Limpopo women’s rights are being violated

By Thuthukile Mbatha and Annah Maluleke

The health minister needs to provide an accurate answer about abortion services in SA

South Africa

The health minister needs to provide an accurate answer about abortion services in SA

By Tendai Mafuma