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Reproductive Rights
Kansas Senator Is Framing an Anti-Abortion Proposal as an Equal Rights Amendment
The same language is used in Senate calendar listings, where no language clarifies that it's an anti-abortion measure.
Federal Funding for People in Poverty Is Going to Anti-Abortion Centers Instead
At least eight states gave Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to crisis pregnancy centers in recent years.
Bills Classifying Abortion as Homicide Fizzle; Dems Move to Fortify Shield Laws
Proposals to crack down on the availability of abortion medication are advancing in several Republican-led legislatures.
TN Hospital Denies Woman Sterilization Surgery, Citing Her “Sacred Fertility”
The decision came as the woman was hours into pre-surgery preparations, and already had an IV in her arm.
Mifepristone Lawsuit Could Jeopardize National Access to Telehealth Abortion
A federal lawsuit led by Louisiana seeks to stop abortion pills from being mailed across the country.
Pregnant Migrants in Minnesota Have Postponed Abortion Appointments to Avoid ICE
Patients are also skipping time-sensitive reproductive services such as cervical cancer screenings due to fear of ICE.
Bills Targeting Abortion Pills Advance in States That Already Ban Most Abortions
Meanwhile, bills requiring students to watch “fetal development” videos advance in Florida and Wisconsin.
How Ciji Graham Died While Waiting for an Abortion in North Carolina
The young mother was denied urgent treatment for her heart condition due to her pregnancy.
Trial Over Missouri Abortion Regulations May Affect Access Across Midwest, South
The decision could hamper access for nearly everyone in the state — or greatly broaden it in ways not seen in decades.
Pregnant Migrants May Suffer Complications From Chronic Stress of ICE Raids
One OB-GYN has already noted “more pre-term births, more hypertension complications, and more postpartum depression.”
Major Battles for Reproductive Rights in 2026 Will Play Out in FDA and Courts
Federal judges and agencies will decide whether to restrict or end people’s access to mailed abortion medication.
2025 Was a Year of Chaos for Reproductive Rights Under the Trump Administration
Project 2025 initiated a war on reproductive rights that could escalate into even higher gear in 2026.
Trump Admin Quietly Bans Veterans’ Abortion Care, Even for Rape and Health Risks
“Trump and his allies won’t stop until they’ve imposed a national abortion ban,” said a reproductive rights advocate.