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Reproductive Rights
Planned Parenthood Head Calls for Adding Justices to SCOTUS and More Reforms
“The courts have been used as a vehicle to advance a dangerous agenda,” the organization's president said.
Republicans Know Abortion Bans Are Unpopular. They’re Passing Them Anyway.
In some cases, anti-abortion legislators have tried to subvert the lawmaking process to avoid blowback.
Alabama GOP Bill Aims to Charge People Who Get an Abortion With Murder
The bill also allows prosecutors to charge a person for having a miscarriage if they claim the person was negligent.
Advisory Panel Urges FDA to Approve Over-the-Counter Birth Control
The move could expand access to a key method of contraception without a prescription or age restrictions.
MO Senate Proposes Bill That Would Allow Murder Charges for Getting an Abortion
The bill does not explicitly mention whether it would criminalize out-of-state travel for abortion care.
Idaho’s “Abortion Trafficking” Law Takes Effect
The law effectively criminalizes medical care legally obtained in neighboring states.
Advocates Organize to Enshrine Abortion Protections in Florida’s Constitution
New restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives levied by the GOP-controlled legislature exacerbates the time crunch.
“It Was Dehumanizing,” Says Woman Who Was Illegally Denied Emergency Abortion
“It was terrifying,” said a woman who was denied an abortion. “It was horrible not to get the care to save your life.”
Oklahoma Woman’s Experience Illustrates What Abortion Bans Really Look Like
Doctors were reluctant to treat Jaci Statton due to three separate anti-abortion laws that are in effect in the state.
Republicans Attack Abortion Rights Ballot Initiatives in Several States
At least 139 bills that would impact the ballot initiative process have been introduced in state legislatures this year.