This week on He’s Not Wrong, we’re joined by journalist and author Rebecca Kelliher, whose groundbreaking new book, Just Pills: The Extraordinary Story of a Revolution in Abortion Care, traces how two small tablets - mifepristone and misoprostol - sparked a global revolution in abortion care. But this story isn’t just about medicine. It’s about power, control, and the political panic erupting around women’s autonomy.
In this urgent conversation, we unpack how abortion pills became a battleground for science, ...
This week on He’s Not Wrong, we’re joined by journalist and author Rebecca Kelliher, whose groundbreaking new book, Just Pills: The Extraordinary Story of a Revolution in Abortion Care, traces how two small tablets - mifepristone and misoprostol - sparked a global revolution in abortion care. But this story isn’t just about medicine. It’s about power, control, and the political panic erupting around women’s autonomy.
In this urgent conversation, we unpack how abortion pills became a battleground for science, morality, and democracy itself. From underground activist networks in Argentina to courtrooms in Texas, Rebecca reveals the hidden resistance that built access to care—despite governments trying to stop it.
We ask: Why is the U.S. still pretending science is up for debate? What happens when facts are replaced by fear? And how do we protect reproductive freedom in a country where simply having access to a pill is now an act of civil disobedience?
Rebecca's new book, Just Pills: The Extraordinary Story of a Revolution in Abortion Care, is available now and you can purchase it here.
CRITICAL RESOURCES:
If/When/How
If/When/How is a reproductive justice legal organization that provides free, confidential legal support and advocacy around abortion and pregnancy outcomes. Their Repro Legal Helpline (844‑868‑2812) assists people facing legal risks due to abortion, miscarriage, or pregnancy decisions, and they also fund bail, defense, and legal training for reproductive rights cases.
Website: https://ifwhenhow.org/
Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline (M+A Hotline)
The Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline offers free, confidential medical support by phone or text for people managing miscarriage or abortion at home. Staffed by clinicians, they respond within an hour and provide evidence‑based guidance, emotional support, and information—not pills or prescriptions.
Website: https://mahotline.org/
Helpline Number: 1-833-246-2632
I Need An A (INeedAnA.com)
I Need An A helps individuals quickly locate verified abortion providers in their area via zip code search, and offers up‑to‑date information on local access, funding, and logistical resources. It’s used as a provider directory for people seeking clinic-based abortion care.
Website: https://www.ineedana.com/
Plan C
Plan C is a nonprofit initiative that researches and shares information on how to access abortion pills by mail in every U.S. state. It maintains a widely used guide and directory of services, and provides resources to help people understand how to safely self-manage abortion with medication. Note: Plan C does not sell pills or provide medical or legal services itself.
Website: https://www.plancpills.org/
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