Lena Dunham introduces new politics of abortion envy

Published December 21, 2016 5:00pm ET



Lena Dunham has pro-choice fomo. The HBO star told her fans that she hasn’t had an abortion and she wishes she had. More than a statement designed to illicit viral outrage, the cultural icon has introduced to the world the new concept of abortion-envy, implying that only by undergoing the procedure can a woman authentically participate in the struggle to preserve the sacred right to choose.

After marching with the old vanguard of abortion politics during the presidential election, Dunham now finds that movement wanting. She campaigned with Hillary Clinton, rallied the college vote, and even spoke at the Democrat National Convention. But the old Clinton mantra of “safe, legal, and rare” isn’t enough. Dunham wants agency.

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