Bodies on the Line: At the Front Lines of the Fight to Protect Abortion in America

Abortion has been legal for nearly fifty years in the United States, but with a new conservative majority on the Supreme Court and an emboldened opposition in the street, the threat to its existence has never been more pressing. Clinic escorts everyday volunteersare prepared to stand up and protect abortion access, as they have for decades, even in the face of terrorism and violence. They have lived, and sometimes died, to ensure that abortion remains not only accessible but also a basic human right. Clinic escorts have fought the abortion wars on the front lines, and it is clinic escorts who will win it, by replacing hostility with humanity.

Collecting the stories of these brave volunteers from around the countryincluding the authors owninterviews with clinic staff and patients, and research and input from abortion rights experts,Bodies on the Linemakes a clear case for the right to an abortion as a fundamental part of human dignity, and the stakes facing us all if it ends.Bodies on the Lineis a celebration of the crucial, often unsung heroes of abortion access and an inspiring call to defend this basic health care before its too late.