Coercion

‘Clear-eyed and cutting … calls into question the very notion that America is an advanced society, let alone a just one.’

‘Kylie Cheung is an activist’s dream. Not only is she committed to helping us all understand the damage abortion bans can do, she empowers readers with ways they can be part of the solution. Her book is a must-read for getting informed, staying sane and learning to fight back’

‘Kylie Cheung writes some of the most important dispatches from the front lines of women and marginalized people getting their rights systemically stripped around the world’

‘In this searingly personal, gripping account, Kylie Cheung explodes the conventional wisdom surrounding coercion and abortion. This book is an important new starting point for conversations about the real meaning of reproductive coercion’

‘Cheung’s writing has clear eyes, sharp teeth, gorgeous rhythms, and immense power. This is an urgent, unforgettable book’

‘Kylie Cheung skillfully shows us how the U.S. wields its foundational systemic oppressions against marginalized communities, especially women, gender expansive, and pregnant people in the post-Roe landscape. This book is required reading for everyone, and even if you think the issues covered don’t affect you, Cheung’s incisive analysis, journalistic skill, and compassionate approach quickly dispel that notion’

‘A searing indictment of both conservative and liberal politicians’ adherence to capitalism, white supremacy, war and policing, and how they have left justice for sexual violence survivors and abortion access in the lurch. A must-read for all who care about bodily autonomy.’

‘In a moment when pro-choice politics feels stuck on defense, Coercion offers a necessary jolt of clarity and courage. Clear-eyed and meticulously-researched, Cheung’s book exposes the violence of abortion bans—and demands that we think bigger.’

Kylie Cheung is a reporter at Abortion, Everyday where she reports on reproductive rights and gender-based violence, and a former staff writer at Jezebel. She is the author of Survivor Injustice: State-Sanctioned Abuse, Domestic Violence, and the Fight for Bodily Autonomy. Her work has been published in Salon, Teen Vogue, Guardian and Ms. Magazine. She lives in Brooklyn.