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Abby Ryder Fortson portrayed Kristi Wheeler, a teen who came into the hospital for a medication abortion, on The Pitt.

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Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame

by Neda Ulaby December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco track how abortion comes up on television. They say the trends from 2025 are concerning.

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