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States That Restrict Abortion Have Higher Rates of Intimate Partner Homicide
“[T]here’s an epidemic of preventable violence that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations,” one study finds.
Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers Outnumbered Abortion Clinics Even Before “Dobbs”
As clinics close, they may be the only affordable option for some, especially for those without health insurance.
Texas Abortion Ban Has Ripple Effect on Medical Care for Pregnant People
Pregnant patients face medical uncertainty and risks, from hyperemesis gravidarum to cancer treatment.
The Future of Abortion in Florida Will Be Determined by State Supreme Court
Two cases will be decided by a court dominated by conservatives and heavily shaped by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Missouri GOP Blocks Abortion Exceptions, Goes After Planned Parenthood
While right-wing lawmakers attack abortion rights, Missouri is suffering from maternal and infant mortality crises.
Conservative Texas Judge Cited Now-Redacted Studies in Abortion Pill Case
There were “fundamental problems” with the studies that “demonstrate a lack of scientific rigor,” experts said.
Poll Suggests Biden Should Highlight Trump’s Role in Dismantling Abortion Rights
Voters "do not currently perceive Trump as a threat to abortion rights," the poll found.
These Are the Tools Trump Could Use to Restrict Abortion Access If He’s Elected
He’s not talking about abortion much on the trail, but Trump has been a dependable ally of the anti-abortion movement.
States With Abortion Bans Also Have High Rates of Premature Births
Researchers believe that escalating social and economic stressors may be contributing to preterm birth rates in the U.S.
Right-Wing Members of Congress Push Anti-Abortion Measure on College Campuses
The disingenuously named “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act” offers no real support to pregnant and parenting students.