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Abortion is theoretically legal, but some states make it practically inaccessible. Visit the official site: hbo.com/lastweektonight for all that other stuff at once.

Did you blink? Then perhaps you missed the sleight of hand that anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers use to trick women into thinking they’re abortion clinics. NOTE: Vicki Saporta is the CEO of the National Abortion Federation, and not the National Abortion Foundation, as it is mistakenly called in this piece. Watch Full Frontal with Samantha Bee for more.

“Not in Her Shoes” is designed to help people talk about abortion without feeling boxed in by the pro-life vs. pro-choice labels. Many people have opinions on abortion, and by using these labels, it’s limiting the conversation. Learn more: http://notinhershoes.org.

The Science Guy argues that most anti-abortion legislation is derived from outdated beliefs that predate smart science by fifty centuries. Watch more at BigThink.com.

Mark Ruffalo tells the shattering story of his mother’s illegal abortion, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision recognizing the right of all women to make that very personal decision. More: www.drawtheline.org.

Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered remarks on the Senate floor on September 21, 2015 calling on her colleagues to reject a Republican bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Watch more from Senator Elizabeth Warren.

When she was 21, actress Amy Brenneman chose to have an abortion. Here, she talks about that very personal decision, and why every woman's right to make such a decision must be protected and celebrated. Watch more from Center for Reproductive Rights.

There are many reasons why a woman might decide to end a pregnancy--and many barriers to safe and legal abortion. As the next historic battle for reproductive freedom reaches the U.S. Supreme Court, we must stand up and speak out.