Why abortion isn’t a “women’s issue”, and how to use more inclusive language

Transgender people could be, and sometimes are, powerful pro-choice activists — but too often, the movement’s rhetoric further marginalizes us.

Over the past few months, over a dozen states have considered, debated, or passed highly restrictive abortion laws. Civil rights and reproductive health organizations are challenging these laws, while the news media widely reports on new developments. In the past two…