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Abortion
1 Year After “Roe” Overturn, Most Americans Say Ruling Has Been Bad for Country
Eight in ten Americans oppose the new standard created by the Supreme Court because it removed a constitutional right.
Judge Says Missouri AG Overstepped in Trying to Block Abortion Ballot Initiative
There was an “absolute absence of authority” on AG Andrew Bailey's part to demand unreasonably high fiscal estimates.
Abortion Bans Exacerbate the US’s Existing Black Maternal Health Crisis
Attacks on abortion access are also attacks on maternal health, especially for the most vulnerable.
Republicans Aim to Use 2024 Budget to Restrict Abortion Access Across the US
On top of sweeping state abortion bans, the GOP has been pursuing less-publicized federal anti-abortion moves.
Abortion Rights Data From 2022 Midterms Could Play a Key Role in 2024
More than 500 candidates, campaigns, PACs, and more are participating in the data exchange in the 2024 cycle.
Number of Legal Abortions Fell by 94K in States With Bans Since “Dobbs”
The data suggests there were tens of thousands of people forced to carry a pregnancy due to a lack of abortion access.
Ohio GOP Aims to Thwart Move to Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution
“We needed to put this on the ballot immediately because we’re in the middle of a health care emergency,” a doctor said.
Maine State Judiciary Committee Advances Bill That Loosens Abortion Restrictions
The bill grants physicians the ability to decide if an abortion is needed after the 24th week of pregnancy.
Blue State “Shield” Bills Link Protections for Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care
Advocates say these protections are crucial as bans on both evolve in scope and threaten interstate access to care.
Environmental Advocates Push the EPA to Take a Stand on Reproductive Justice
Pregnant people's health is threatened by climate change and pollutants. The EPA can make protecting them a priority.