Although abortion has been legal in the United States since 1973, TV — both scripted and reality — all but ignored the issue for decades. Salon writer Mary Elizabeth Williams talks to sociologist Gretchen Sisson, one of the directors of the Abortion Onscreen Project, about the evolution of abortion on TV, from "Maude" to "Jane the Virgin" and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

Abortion on TV: No longer for Very Special Episodes

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Salon.com, providing fearless political journalism and cultural analysis since the dawn of the digital era. Salon Mix features stories on the people, trends, phenomena and experiences that define and inform our lives and culture. You’ll hear conversations between cultural tastemakers and Salon voices, as well as lively discussions about the topics that shape our public discourse. Read and watch more of the story at http://www.salon.com/topic/salon-mix/.

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