# Life After Roe

> Abortion access surged 20% after Roe v. Wade ended.
- Title: Life After Roe · Mother Jones | Shortify
- Summary: Abortion access surged 20% after Roe v. Wade ended. Abortion rates rose 20% in four years post-Roe v. Wade due to medication abortion expansion.
- Keywords: roe v. wade, abortion pills, medication abortion, students for life, kristan hawkins, dobb decision, telehealth, Life, Roe, Mother Jones
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/life-after-roe
- Author: Mother Jones
- Published: 2026-09-30T07:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: roe v. wade, abortion pills, medication abortion, students for life, kristan hawkins, dobb decision, telehealth
## The Post-Roe Surprise
Abortion rates rose 20% in four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
## Medication Abortion Dominance
Abortion pills now account for almost two-thirds of all US abortions.
## Telehealth Provider Statement
Medication abortion is here to stay you can’t put this genie back in a bottle.

> Medication abortion is here to stay
## Kristan Hawkins' Role
Kristan Hawkins helped kill Roe v. Wade and now fights to control the movement she created.
## Students for Life
Students for Life’s Kristan Hawkins is doubling down on hardline abortion opposition.
## Key takeaway

Abortion rates rose 20% in four years post-Roe v. Wade due to medication abortion expansion.