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Reproductive Rights
The Reality of What It Is to Have an Abortion Has to Be Brought Into Every Story
Melissa Gira Grant discusses how abortion access is covered within the broader context of politics in the US.
Wisconsin Republicans Propose Referendum to Restrict Abortion Rights
Abortion is currently legal up to 20 weeks into a pregnancy in Wisconsin — the proposal could shorten that to 12 weeks.
Poll Shows Most Americans Disapprove of Texas Denying Kate Cox an Abortion
Polls within Texas also show that state voters disagree with its burdensome abortion restrictions.
Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers in FL Get Taxpayer Funds With Little Oversight
Many are receiving double -- and even triple -- the amount of funds they received in previous years.
FL Abortion Rights Organizers Have 1.4 Million Signatures for Ballot Initiative
Many hurdles could still derail the initiative, even though it is backed by most Floridians, including Republicans.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Access to Mifepristone Abortion Pill
The case, concerning the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, will be argued early next year.
Arizona Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against 1864 Anti-Abortion Law
The antiquated law “has no basis in the law and is reckless,” a member of the legal team challenging it said.
Texas Woman Flees State to Get Abortion as State Supreme Court Rules Against Her
Kate Cox filed for an emergency abortion after learning that her fetus has a fatal condition.
Wisconsin Judge Rules Against 1849 Anti-Abortion Statute
The law had banned nearly all abortions in the state following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturn of abortion rights.
Texas Woman Asks Court to Grant Emergency Abortion After Lethal Fetal Diagnosis
“I’m trying to do what is best for my baby and myself, but the state of Texas is making us both suffer,” she said.