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UN: Over 11,000 Pregnant People in Lebanon at Risk Due to Israel’s Aggression
Over 1,000 are expected to give birth soon, with fewer and fewer health facilities to turn to.

Harris Responds to Trump’s Pledge to Protect Women “Whether They Like It or Not”
Trump’s remark comes as he struggles to win over women voters in the waning days of the 2024 election.

Josseli Barnica Died After Texas Hospital Delayed Care During Her Miscarriage
More than a dozen doctors who reviewed the case said Barnica’s death was “preventable.”

Inside the Struggle to Restore Abortion Rights in Red State Missouri
Missouri was the first state to enact a near-total abortion ban after the overturning of “Roe v. Wade” in 2022.

Florida Abortion Ballot Measure Will Have Region-Wide Consequences, Doctors Say
Amendment 4 would restore abortion rights in Florida, breaking the solid wall of abortion bans across the South.

As US Erodes Sexual and Reproductive Rights, International Law Can Be a Lifeline
US activists are turning to international frameworks on sexual rights, the right to health and anti-torture protections.

Biden Administration Proposes Historic Expansion of ACA’s Contraception Coverage
The rule would eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for most birth control under the Affordable Care Act.

Opponents of Missouri Abortion Rights Amendment Launch Campaign of Transphobia
The campaign aims to confuse voters and build a broader base against the amendment with anti-trans messaging.

Abortion Advocates Say GOP Candidates Are Tempering Rhetoric as Electoral Ploy
Reproductive health care policies that Republicans say they back or oppose now are undercut by records and past stances.

Over 200 Pregnant People Have Faced Criminal Charges Since the Fall of “Roe”
A new report finds abortion restrictions have led to increased surveillance and criminalization of pregnant people.