Over the past few weeks, the reproductive health and rights community has been rallying against the Trump administration’s reckless plan to spend $167,000 of taxpayer money to incinerate $10 million worth of USAID contraceptives that were destined for women in developing countries. Several reproductive health agencies offered to purchase and distribute the contraceptives, but were denied.
The ostensible reason for this action is to "protect the lives of unborn children around the world." However, we know that withholding contraception from vulnerable women leads to more abortions, suffering, and death. As we mark World Contraception Day (September 26) and International Safe Abortion Day (September 28), let’s review the evidence.
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