The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion

Welcome to The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion! Here’s the first thing you need to know: Everything you’ve been taught about abortion is wrong. And the real truth is fascinating, frustrating, and key for every one of us to understand in 2024 and beyond. In this series, Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone—reproductive justice experts and friends—unpack the hidden history of this very common practice, from ancient Greek methods to the anti-Black roots of abortion bans in the U.S. Plus, some of the smartest people we know stop by to drop wisdom, and Renee and Regina start a little book club for all of us. Enjoy, and remember: As Renee says, Everyone loves someone who’s had an abortion.

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So Where Do We Go from Here?

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. Thanks so much for joining us this season. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! <3 

02-28
38:22

You Can’t Fix Abortion Without Voting Rights!

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

02-21
36:42

Pro-Choice, but Not Pro-Everybody?

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

02-14
40:42

The Other A Word: Adoption

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

02-07
39:09

Love Abortion? Don’t Talk to Cops!

Unsafe abortion mentions: 3:17-3:31 and 4:02 - 4:24For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

01-31
39:39

Good States, Bad States? Not So Fast

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

01-24
41:35

Everyone Loves Someone Who’s Had an Abortion

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

01-17
43:31

Unapologetic Blackness, Unapologetic Abortions

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

01-17
33:53

Welcome to The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion

The first two episodes of The A Files premiere on January 17th.For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website.    

01-10
02:26
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S. E. Wigget

Suffragists, not suffragettes. "suffragette" was a condescending term used by sexist journalists. Only early 20th century British militant suffragists called themselves suffragettes.

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