Contraception in the Crosshairs? Federalism, Contraception Deserts, and the Politics of Title X

• In Event: Gender and Abortion Politics in the States

Brief Overview

This article analyzes how state discretion in Title X administration affects access to family planning services. Spatial analysis reveals service gaps across states, showing how federalism drives unequal access to public goods.

Authors

• Tracee M Saunders, Pennsylvania State University

• Kellen Kane, University of Texas at Austin

• Candis Watts Smith, Duke University