Truthout
Health
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.
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Collective Amnesia Syndrome
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.
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New National Symbol
California Authorities Are Failing to Track and Prevent Abuse of Police Databases
Police in California have your data literally at their fingertips.
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Motherhood and Marginalization: The Oppressive History of the Birth Industry
Women of color cannot receive culturally competent care from a birth industry that is overwhelmingly white.
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What’s at Stake When We Talk About Health Care
How we can talk with our family, friends, neighbors and leaders about what's at stake, and what we can do together to defend healthcare.
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The US’s Health Is in the Hands of GOP Frat Boys
Trump and his Republican allies don't care about health care. They're just out to look busy and cut taxes for the rich.
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Six Ways to Put Public Interest Ahead of Big Pharma Profits
Increase access to generics, end “evergreening” drug patents, and other ways to put people before profits.