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AOC Calls Out 195 House Republicans Who Voted Against Access to Contraception
Ocasio-Cortez said voting against the contraceptive access bill was the “first step” to attacking contraception.

The Supreme Court Cited “Ordered Liberty” to Overturn “Roe.” What’s Next?
The end of “Roe” is dangerous for us all. Here’s what we can learn from Southern movements to build a different world.

Jayapal Shares Her Own Abortion Story — and Why Abortion Rights Are Vital
The chair of the House Progressive Caucus explains that people will die as a result of “Roe” being overturned.

The Attack on Abortion Is an Attack on Democracy Itself
The Christian nationalists targeting abortion are also engaged in attacks on voting, education, and other basic rights.

Cori Bush Arrested at Abortion Rights Rally After Unveiling Bill on Pill Access
Bush, AOC, Pressley and at least 14 other House Democrats were arrested at the abortion rights demonstration.

Idaho GOP Sets Party Line Against Life-Saving Exception for Abortions
Delegates at the state convention voted nearly four to one against endorsing a life-saving exception for abortion.

AOC Calls for Congress to Strip Supreme Court of Its Ability to Rule on Abortion
Democrats are also calling for the Supreme Court to be barred from ruling on contraception or marriage equality.

Texas AG Sues to Block Biden Order Guaranteeing Emergency Abortion Access
Paxton’s lawsuit is “extreme and radical,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

A Woman’s Ex-Husband Is Suing the Clinic That Provided Her Abortion 4 Years Ago
Experts say the lawsuit shows how suits could be used to intimidate providers and punish people who’ve had abortions.

Republicans Block Bill Protecting Right to Travel for Abortion
Reproductive rights advocates blasted the quick, draconian decision to stop the bill.