It is with great pleasure that the Boards of Directors announce that we have hired Lily Bolourian to be the new Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland! Lily comes to helm of Maryland NARAL at an important time for reproductive health in our state and our nation. The daughter of…

By Lindy Wittenberg *** For clarification, this blog refers to people who were born with vaginas and a uterus and who are able to become pregnant as “pregnant folks,” “women,” and “people who can become pregnant.” …

By Diana Philip Anyone who has taken a road trip understands and appreciates the benefit of cruise control. When confronted with an open road and many miles to cross, putting a car in an autopilot of sorts eases travel-related tension. One can comfortably take in the sights, enjoy the company…

by Jordan Jenkins Due to historical defamation of contraception and abortion, there still remains unfounded misconceptions about long–term birth control use, as well as abortion care. I’m sure you’ve heard some outlandish story about why someone refuses to take birth control or why they are anti-choice. An individual’s decision to…

by Shay Upadhyay All people, regardless of body shapes and types, deserve non-judgmental medical treatment and care that compassionately supports their life decisions. Unfortunately, this is not the reality for many people who identify as fat or obese. Stories of medical discrimination against people who are considered fat, obese, and/or…

by Riya Seth Reproductive justice cannot be achieved without comprehensive health education programs. The reproductive justice movement advocates for rights to create a spectrum of reproductive decisions free of coercion and financial or social barriers. …

by Jordan Jenkins For centuries, Black women have been fighting for the right to give or not to give birth, as well as defending their literal wombs against defamation and harm. In 1997, this fight was given a new name: reproductive justice, a term coined by SisterSong Women of Color…

by Sofia Soraci Although it is only July, 2021 will go on record as the worst legislative year for abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade. Within the past 7 months, 90 state restrictions have been enacted. In a few months, the constitutional right to an…

The Intersection between Disability Rights and Reproductive Justice by Shay Upadhyay Pop icon Britney Spears has been subject to a court-imposed conservatorship since 2008. According to the California courts, where Spears resides, a conservatorship is defined as a “court case where a judge appoints a responsible person or organization (called…