Roe vs. Wade (1973)
A Women's Right to Choose
Roe vs Wade (1973) is the Supreme Court decision ruling unconstitutional a state law that banned abortions except to save the life of the mother. Considered one of the most controversial court decisions in the United States (PBS)
Articles on life before the 1973 Supreme Court decision, related to reproductive rights
Articles on reactions and legacy since the 1973 decision
- Narratives of when abortion procedures were illegal
- Events that led up to Roe vs. Wade
- Debate on abortion is older than SCOTUS decion, 40 years later
- Interview with Norma McCorvey A reflection from the plaintiff, aka Jane Roe, about her life and the landmark case.
Articles on reactions and legacy since the 1973 decision
- A reaction from Times magazine at the time of the decision
- 25th anniversary of SCOTUS decision and continuing controversies
- 40th anniversary of SCOTUS decision
- NPR report about abortion at its lowest rate since Roe vs. Wade decision
- Article on 1992 Supreme Court revisit of case and surprise decision