Courts U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade A 2019 Alabama law is expected to soon be allowed to take effect, banning abortions in almost all cases. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2022
Elections Democratic gubernatorial candidate Yolanda Flowers backed by Democrats for Life In an interview with APR, Flowers tended to oppose abortion legislation, instead suggesting the issue should be left to "God's judgment." Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2022
State Abortion rights organizers speak out about potential reversal of Roe v. Wade “People are going to die if it’s not legal,” Margeaux Hartline said. “People are going to do unsavory things to get an abortion.” StaffMay 13, 2022
Courts Opinion | SCOTUS may be hypocritical — but not wrong — on abortion speech Criticize the Court for perhaps not practicing what it preaches as it erects its fences, but heed its sermon. Will NevinMay 10, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Democrats: Mostly talk and very little walk So, supporters of reproductive freedom for women, for asylum in the United States, for treating marginalized citizens anywhere near equal to our wealthiest and... Joey KennedyMay 7, 2022
Courts What’s next for abortion access in Alabama if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Eric Johnston, who authored the 2019 abortion ban in question, said the process could move very quickly. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2022
Courts Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | The Great Regression of women’s rights If Roe falls, it will be one of the single largest rollbacks of personal rights in American history. Josh MoonMay 3, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama doesn’t need any more abortion laws The state has already taken aim at Roe v. Wade — anything else is either genuinely misguided or political posturing. Jacob HolmesFebruary 25, 2022
Legislature Alabama abortion ban author cautions against following Texas’ example Attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.” Jacob HolmesJanuary 7, 2022