Reproductive Justice and Health Equity
To support women’s health and reproductive freedom, we focus on understanding the economic impacts of health access restrictions, our national maternal health crisis, and the racial disparities blocking health care access for people of color.
Statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, IWPR President and CEO, on the passing of Cecile Richards:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2025 Contact: Chandler Rollins 314-610-0896 Statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, on the passing of Cecile Richards: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Cecile Richards, an absolute giant [...]
Reproductive Health Care and Job Decisions Poll
This poll was conducted between August 27-September 1, 2024 among a sample of 10,003 adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on age, gender, race, educational attainment, region, gender by age, and [...]
Yet Again, Voters Demand Reproductive Freedom at the Polls
State ballot questions are often overshadowed by presidential elections and campaign ads that dominate the airwaves. Not this year. Abortion has been a driving issue for voters, regardless of political affiliation. Last week, in 7 of the 10 states where abortion was on the [...]
STATES THAT BAN ABORTION COST THE US ECONOMY $61 BILLION ANNUALLY
We all know reproductive rights—including accessible abortion care—are essential to women’s full participation in society. Less talked about is the impact these draconian laws have on the health of the national economy, where women are half of the workforce. IWPR’s analysis measures the staggering costs [...]
