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Reproductive Rights
Abortion Bans Criminalize People — and Not Just Those Who Are Pregnant
Post-“Roe,” pregnancy outcomes — and even actions taken to help pregnant people — face escalating criminalization.
Supreme Court Weighs Cutting Off Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Funding
The case would especially impact low-income patients who rely on Planned Parenthood for a range of health care services.
With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown
The near-total abortion ban in Texas has already been deadly. A criminalizing crackdown will make mortality rates worse.
Puerto Rico Faces New Threats to Abortion Rights
Abortion is legal on the island, but a new wave of anti-abortion advocates are pushing restrictions, with some success.
Experts Warn TX Bill Targeting Online Abortion Pills Will Have Widespread Impact
The measure may be the most meaningful attempt this year to block the ordering and mailing of abortion medications.
Bill Would Let Missourians Give to Anti-Abortion Centers Instead of Paying Taxes
Missouri is among the national leaders in per capita spending on such centers, even before tax credits are factored in.
Rates of Sepsis Soared After Texas Banned Abortion
Life-threatening complications for people experiencing miscarriage shot up under the ban.
Abortion Laws Are Eroding Trust Between Mental Health Providers and Clients
As a resident of Texas, one woman was too scared to tell her therapist about her abortion because of the state’s laws.
Advocates Celebrate as Missouri Judge Blocks State Abortion Restrictions
Missouri Republicans continue working to reverse the abortion rights amendment approved by state voters in November.
Elizabeth Warren to Reintroduce Legislation to Regulate Anti-Abortion Centers
These often religiously affiliated centers are currently not subject to the laws that govern health care providers.