abortion

Facebook handed over a teen’s DMs to police, who then arrested her for having an abortion

Police in Nebraska charge a 17-year-old and her mother after obtaining Facebook messages.

On Aug 9, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

woman holding pregnancy test in packaging speaking (l) woman holding used pregnancy test speaking (c) woman speaking (r)

‘So sad that this is our reality’: Woman says to take pregnancy test every four weeks in the wake of Roe v Wade overturn, sparking debate

'This is so sad.'

On Jul 29, 2022 by Jack Alban

IRL

People are calling for a Hulu boycott after the platform refused to air Democratic campaign ads about climate change, abortion, and gun control

'As long as Hulu is blocking political ads on January 6, gun safety, and reproductive rights, I will be blocking Hulu.'

On Jul 26, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Tech

Carboard box with "Enfamil The Wonder Box - Reversible - Reusable - Regiftable - Here's our first gift for the Most Important Person in the World." (l) Enfamil formula and bottle nipple inside box (r)

‘Enfamil is sending out formula all willy-nilly based on the data you clearly sold them’: Woman mailed baby formula after buying Walgreens pregnancy test

'Are you trying to make a political statement or is this just a big money grab?'

On Jul 18, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

After failing to discredit 10-year-old rape victim who needed an abortion, right-wingers blame ‘illegal immigrant’

The attempt to discredit it backfired today.

On Jul 13, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL Tech

animated figure dancing on Accutane warnings with caption

‘What’s their game plan now?’: Accutane users say they were told to terminate pregnancies. What happens post-Roe?

'It is critical that patients be able to access needed medications as prescribed by their doctors.'

On Jul 13, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

man dancing in parking lot with paper bag and caption "When he gets a vasectomy for you because you reside in a red state" (l&r) woman holding baby with caption "he looks too young for that.. damn rip" (c)

‘When he gets a vasectomy for you because you reside in a red state’: Woman films partner right after his vasectomy

"The definition of 'if he wanted to be would.'"

On Jul 11, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL Tech

man holding phone talking outside caption "Got a stripper pregnant" caption "Remember that rich, white conservatives will ALWAYS have access to safe abortions, and have no problem utilizing this privilege when it impacts them." (L) man holding phone talking outside shocked expression caption "Remember that rich, white conservatives will ALWAYS have access to safe abortions, and have no problem utilizing this privilege when it impacts them." (c) man holding phone talking outside caption "Okay well tell her to get an abortion" caption "Remember that rich, white conservatives will ALWAYS have access to safe abortions, and have no problem utilizing this privilege when it impacts them." (r)

A BYU student prank-called his Mormon mom saying he got a stripper pregnant. She told him to get her an abortion, sparking debate on the pro-life movement

'Ironic that it’s totally okay if was to protect her son…'

On Jul 10, 2022 by Jack Alban

IRL

Gen-Z group creates tool that spams fake abortion clinics with one-star Yelp reviews

'Made with love by Gen-Z for Change's meddling kids.'

On Jul 7, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech

natural pennyroyal plant up close tweet by Josh Trebach MD cantered caption "PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PENNYROYAL AS AN HERBAL ABORTION this is incredibly dangerous-- it can lead to liver failure, seizures, and DEATH"

‘This is incredibly dangerous’: Doctor warns against use of toxic herb to aid abortion following viral video

TikTokers are sharing recipes for pennyroyal tea—but doctors say it's not safe.

On Jul 6, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

woman with sunglasses outside caption "I was summoned for jury duty. As a woman in my 20's, this is what I had to say... am I wrong though?" (l) Female Justice Scale statue (c) Jury Duty Service email caption "Good afternoon,, I left a voice message as well and am following up via email. My name is (blank) and I was summoned to serve from July 18-22nd. Apologies for the short notice but I will NOT be attending jury duty. In light of ROE V WADE and other basic human rights continuing to be taken, I no longer live in a country that serves mme. Therefore, I do NOT feel comfortable serving it. Being part of the jury service at this time would put me in extreme emotional distress. Not to mention my opinions would be completely biased. I hope you understand and are able to find another United States citizen that is actually proud to be such. Feel free to respond with any follow up questions, Sincerely ..." (r)

‘Stay tuned to see if I’m held in contempt’: Woman refused to serve on jury duty due to Roe v. Wade being overturned, sparking debate

'Good in theory but imagine if this was a case in which a woman was being tried for an abortion.'

On Jul 5, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

IRL

bette midler with tweet that reads "women of the world! we are being stripped of our rights over our bodies, our lives and even of our name! They don't call us 'women' anymore; they call us 'birthing people' or 'menstruators', and even 'people with vaginas'! Don't let them erase you! Every human on earth owes you!"

‘No one is erasing women’: Bette Midler called out for anti-trans tweet about abortion

Midler took issue with the people who used inclusive language when discussing abortion.

On Jul 5, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture IRL

Man eating burrito in crosswalk blocking traffic for protesters caption "thank u to this guy eating his burrito blocking cars for protesters to march" (l) cars stopped before cross walk caption"thank u to this guy eating his burrito blocking cars for protesters to march" (c) Man eating burrito in crosswalk blocking traffic for protesters caption "thank u to this guy eating his burrito blocking cars for protesters to march" (r)

‘Man has his priorities in order’: Man stops traffic to eat burrito during Roe v. Wade protest so that people can march

'Not all heroes wear capes.'

On Jun 29, 2022 by Lauren Castro

IRL

Amy Coney Barrett standing in court right hand raised

Man says he lives in Amy Coney Barrett’s old house and is ‘gearing up to get hate crimed’

'What I don’t get is that people think she still lived there.'

On Jun 28, 2022 by Melina Khan

IRL Tech

‘Anti-abortion people are now watching’: Social media users warn abortion seekers to not contact those online offering refuge

There are inherent risks involved.

On Jun 28, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

IRL Tech