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Carrie N. Baker

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The Forgotten—and Incredibly Important—History of the Abortion Pill

Mifepristone took longer to get approved than most drugs—but not because it was unsafe.

by Carrie N. Baker, Nina Martin via Mother Jones on February 7, 2025
The History of Abortion Law in the United States

The right to abortion has been both supported and contested throughout history. When banned, abortions still occur, but legal restrictions make them less safe.

by Carrie N. Baker via Our Bodies Ourselves Today on August 12, 2022

Abortion Pills: US History and Politics

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Demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2024.

The Truth About the Comstock Act

The anti-obscenity law is unenforceable and probably unconstitutional. Conservatives still want to use it to ban medication abortions.

by Hassan Ali Kanu via The American Prospect on April 9, 2024

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