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Reproductive Rights
Abortion Protected Democrats in Midterms, But Democrats Won’t Protect Abortion
Democrats have successfully positioned themselves as the defenders of abortion, but refuse to actually protect it.
Abortion Access and Funding Have Always Been a Struggle in US Territories
Access to abortion in U.S. territories isn't even a discussion within the mainstream reproductive rights movement.
Abortion and Investment Helped Democrats Turn the Tide in State Legislatures
Democrats' gains were perhaps most significant in the state legislatures where they’ve been on defense for a decade.
Abortion Rights Win in Several Statewide Ballot Initiative Contests
Polling conducted prior to the midterms shows that abortion is a critical issue for voters.
Abortion Bans Are Barring People From Life-Saving Pregnancy Care
Medical groups warn that overturning of “Roe” will worsen racial inequality and create barriers to medical treatment.
In Oz-Fetterman Debate, Candidates Clash on Abortion But Agree on Fracking
The Pennsylvania race will likely help decide which party controls the Senate.
Chuck Grassley Is Downplaying His Anti-Abortion Extremism to Win Reelection
The senator’s vow to oppose a federal 15-week limit on abortions does not mean he will defend reproductive rights.
Abortion Bans Are a Top Issue for Democratic Voters This Midterm, Poll Shows
The poll showed 76 percent of all voters motivated by the issue plan to vote for candidates who support abortion access.
More Than Two Dozen Abortion Clinics Closed in the First 100 Days Post-“Roe”
66 clinics have stopped providing abortions. If more bans take effect, the impact could spread.
Public Opinion Is Shifting in Favor of Abortion Rights. Will It Affect Policy?
Backlash to 15-week ban suggests people are becoming less tolerant of laws prohibiting second-trimester abortions.