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Reproductive Rights
Since “Dobbs” Ruling, Native People Face a Web of Obstacles to Reproductive Care
In addition to external constraints, many tribal governments appear reluctant to actively fight for abortion access.
The Abortion Justice Act Is the Reproductive Rights Legislation the US Needs
While the act may have little chance of passage, it's a message to those who need an abortion that they are not alone.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Tackle Stillbirth Crisis
Research shows as many as 1 in 4 stillbirths may be preventable.
Groups File Lawsuit to Block Newly Passed 6-Week Abortion Ban in Iowa
“This law is deeply cruel and callously puts the lives and health of Iowans at risk,” a spokesperson for the ACLU said.
For First Time Ever, FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
The pill's readiness and pricing will be determined by its manufacturer, the FDA said in a statement.
Poll: 1 in 10 Americans Know Someone Who Couldn’t Get Abortion Where They Lived
Since the “Dobbs” decision last year, 12 states have passed near-total abortion bans.
Iowa GOP Lawmakers Pass Yet Another Abortion Ban in Special Late-Night Session
The six-week abortion ban replaces an earlier ban that is currently being blocked by a judge's order.
Doctors Have a Moral Obligation to Disobey Abortion Bans
Academic medical centers’ lackluster defense of abortion access is moral malpractice. It’s time for civil disobedience.
New Yorkers to Vote on Measure That Protects Abortion, Bans Discrimination
The amendment reflects a rising recognition of the interconnectedness of the attacks on abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Activists Call for Protests of Iowa Governor’s Anti-Abortion Special Session
Iowa's six-week abortion ban is currently blocked by a judicial injunction.