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Reproductive Rights
Idaho’s State Senate Has Voted to Adopt a Abortion Ban Modeled After Texas Law
The vote puts Idaho on the path to becoming the second state with a six-week ban in place.
With Help From Manchin, Republicans Filibuster Abortion Rights Bill in Senate
The bill would have kept abortion legal in the U.S. in the event that the Supreme Court rules against precedents.
GOP Candidates in MI AG Race Say They Oppose Precedent on Right to Birth Control
Republicans want "direct involvement in everything you do in the bedroom," current Democratic AG Dana Nessel said.
State Constitutions Could Stymie Right-Wing Strategies for a Post-“Roe” World
Some states explicitly grant citizens the right to privacy, which may complicate anti-abortion agendas.
Abortions in Texas Fell 60 Percent in First Month of Ban, New Data Shows
Medical providers reported performing thousands less abortions in September 2021.
Forced Sterilizations Are Still Legal in 31 States, New Report Shows
Some laws passed as recently as 2019, according to a new report about this overlooked aspect of reproductive justice.
46 Senators Wage Campaign to End “Global Gag Rule” Restricting Abortion Access
The global gag rule bars foreign non-governmental organizations from providing referrals for or information on abortion.
I Safely Self-Managed My Abortion. More People Deserve That Option.
Anyone who decides to end a pregnancy should have the control in their hands, surrounded by the support they want.
Abortion Rights Defenders Are Calling on Legislators to Codify “Roe”
Progressive lawmakers say the Women's Health Protection Act would protect abortion rights.
Post-“Roe,” Birth Control Is More Accessible, But Abortion Is Still Crucial
Even if every person who needed it could obtain contraception, it wouldn’t completely eliminate the need for abortion.