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Pamela Merritt

Pamela Merritt is the Co-Founder of Reproaction, a leading abortion rights and reproductive justice organization. Pamela is an activist and writer committed to empowering individuals and communities through reproductive justice. A proud Midwesterner, Merritt is dedicated to protecting and expanding access to the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare.

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Why all eyes are on Missouri

Alison Dreith, Pamela Merritt

Barack Obama waves after Merrick Garland's remarks after announcing Garland as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, March 16, 2016. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

Obama can still repair his compromised legacy on abortion rights — but nominating Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court didn’t help

Erin Matson, Pamela Merritt

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2015 was a terrible year for abortion rights. 2016 does not have to be 2015

Erin Matson, Pamela Merritt

Oklahoma activists block antiabortion legislation

Pamela Merritt

Since when is having kids a parole violation?

Pamela Merritt

What else we’re reading

Pamela Merritt

The legend of Billie Jean

Pamela Merritt

Black women at risk in Chicago

Pamela Merritt

Working more doesn’t mean parenting less

Pamela Merritt

A motherless child …

Pamela Merritt