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Reproductive Rights
No State Can Deny Abortion to Those Needing Emergency Care, Biden Admin Says
“Protecting both patients and providers is a top priority,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said.
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Law Giving “Personhood” Rights to Fertilized Eggs
The 2021 law crafted by Republican legislators classifies fetuses, embryos and fertilized eggs as “people.”
FDA Is Considering Making Birth Control Pills Available Over the Counter
Around one in three women who have tried to get hormonal contraception reported obstacles to obtaining a prescription.
Pressley Urges Biden to Declare Public Health Emergency Over “Roe” Overturn
Declaring a public health emergency could give the government the resources and authority to aid abortion seekers.
Red States Plot Use of Vigilantes to Restrict Abortion Seekers’ Travel
Biden's Friday executive order can't guarantee courts will side with abortion providers against cross-state prosecution.
Experts Fear That Backsliding on Abortion Rights Will Go Beyond US Borders
The overturning of “Roe v. Wade” will embolden fringe anti-abortion groups across Europe, activists and academics warn.
Companies Offering Abortion Travel Benefits Donate to Anti-Abortion Politicians
Advocates cite privacy concerns and ask whether companies can truly be trusted to support people seeking abortion care.
Democrats Introduce Bills to Protect Abortion Travelers, Contraception Access
The right is seeking to limit abortion travel and bar contraception access in the wake of “Dobbs v. Jackson.”
Biden to Sign Executive Order on Abortions — But Does It Do Enough?
Many lauded the order as a positive development, but said that more action from the administration was needed.
Native Sovereignty Over Abortion Was Already Under Attack Before Roe’s Overturn
Sterilization and abortion restrictions made clear we can’t gain full reproductive justice without tribal sovereignty.