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Reproductive Rights
Florida, Iowa and Texas Go to Court Over State Abortion Restrictions
Despite a successful Supreme Court ruling in favor of abortion rights in June of 2016, abortion remains far from a settled legal issue.
The US Has the Highest Maternal Death Rate of Any Developed Country. Why Aren’t We Doing More About It?
The US is an anomaly when it comes to maternal mortality.
Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill” Returns — and We Should All Be Scared
Despite at least four attempts, Ohio has never signed a heartbeat ban into law.
What You Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Restrict Birth Control Access
What is the contraceptive mandate?
What If It’s Illegal for a Minor to Cross State Lines to Get an Abortion?
As states tighten consent laws, even parents and guardians in some states are finding it more difficult to actually approve an abortion for their child.
Ending the Stigma and Prosecution of Self-Administered Abortions
We must make ending the selective prosecution of those who self-administer abortion a high priority.
What We Can Learn From the Clergy Who Helped Women Get Abortions Before Roe
Faith leaders who support abortion access must reclaim the moral conversation.
“Abortion Sanctuary” Suit Highlights Impending Legalized Discrimination Disaster
The St. Louis anti-discrimination bill serves as a prime example of how the city has protected itself in the post-Trump era.
Kentucky’s Last Abortion Clinic Remains Open — for Now
Abortion opponents have embarked on an almost mythic quest to completely eliminate all legal abortion clinics in certain states.
Could Roe v. Wade Be Overturned?
If you care about the future of abortion rights, now is a good time to worry.