The Danger of Parental Notification of Abortion Laws

Renee Bracey Sherman is a reproductive justice activist and writer with Echoing Ida. Here she writes for Ebony: “The word ‘dying’ delivers a chilling echo in the teen’s voice. The young woman, Amber*, reminds us that Gabby didn’t have to meet such a horrible death if she were able to access safe healthcare – if there weren’t laws barring her access to care from a licensed, quality abortion provider.