Abortion in the U.S.: Just the Facts

Abortion is one of those hot-button issues where bias—whether moral, religious or political—too often gets in the way of the facts. Too frequently we see opinions dressed up as truths on the news or on Capitol Hill, and this misinformation forms a foundation on which many Americans base their understanding.

In an effort to cut through some of the fog, the Guttmacher Institute, an organization that does reproductive health research and education, has released a short video. It’s clear, simple and—most importantly—factually accurate.

—Meg Gibbon, 19, Contributor