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McConnell Suggests GOP May Pursue Federal Abortion Ban If “Roe” Is Overturned
Abortion rights advocates warned that a legislative ban is possible if Republicans retake Congress in the midterms.

Don’t Forget the People Most Impacted by Loss of “Roe” — People on the Edges
A poem describes what “exposure to the raw edges of human existence” looks and feels like for people most impacted.

Let’s Work for Global, Anti-Imperialist Reproductive Justice This Mother’s Day
An expansive vision of feminist reproductive justice is needed -- one broader than what the white middle class offers.

Overturning “Roe” Would Immediately Activate Abortion Penalties in 13 States
If SCOTUS overturns “Roe” without condemning trigger legislation, this could become the main strategy for conservatives.

Texas Abortion Funds Work to Reduce Looming Harms of Post-“Roe” Criminalization
Texas organizers already know what it's like to live in a post-"Roe" reality where people are prosecuted for abortion.

Schumer Promises Vote on Codifying “Roe” Without Workaround for Filibuster
Though doomed for failure, the vote would show Americans “where every single Senator” stands, the majority leader said.

Louisiana Republican’s Bill Opens Door to Homicide Charges for Abortion Patients
The proposal includes language that justifies banning abortion based on the religious views of its author.

Companies Like Amazon and CVS Have Donated Millions to Anti-Abortion Politicians
These donations come despite claims that these companies support reproductive freedom.

Will Demise of “Roe” Be a Death Knell for Contraception, Marriage Rights?
A Supreme Court majority is poised to overturn “Roe,” which could imperil other constitutional rights besides abortion.

Biden Blasts SCOTUS on Ending “Roe” But Stays Mum on Calls to End the Filibuster
“This is about a lot more than abortion,” Biden said, warning that other rights would likely be attacked next.