For decades, we have been conditioned into believing that the contentious debate around abortion comes down to a binary decision. Pro-life, or pro-choice? It’s a seemingly obvious demarcation to separate views on apparently opposing ends of the political spectrum. But…
This piece is part of a series from Backbench exploring the US 2020 presidential election. To have your say and share your opinions on this defining moment for the US, email your pitches and articles to editor@bbench.co.uk. To talk of…
There was much initial confusion surrounding government policy on abortion as the nation edged toward the unprecedented COVID-19 lockdown. On March 31st, however, it was confirmed that women would be permitted to take both medical abortion pills at home (the…
Twitter is awash with condemnations of Alabama’s new abortion legislation, which has outlawed all terminations – including in the case of rape or incest. Doctors who perform an abortion could receive a 99-year jail sentence. On the surface, such measures seem…
An almost deafening outcry has accompanied Alabama Senate’s passing of a bill that would represent a near-total ban on abortion. The hashtag #youknowme has been circulating, capturing the personal stories of women who have terminated pregnancies in order to ignite positive conversation on the…