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Reproductive Rights
Anti-Abortion Groups Made Sure Abortion Ban Exceptions Didn’t Happen
State lawmakers caved to pressure from anti-abortion activists opposing exceptions for rape, incest and health risks.
Anti-Abortion Groups Undeterred by Election Losses, Press On in Courts
Abortion opponents are seeking ways to work around voters and cancel out victories at the polls for reproductive rights.
The Story Behind the Abortion Win in Ohio Offers Important Insights for 2024
The abortion rights victory in Ohio this month resulted from years of thoughtful organizing and relationship building.
Abortion Bans Are Undermining Efforts to Prevent Domestic Violence
As OB-GYNs leave states with abortion bans, survivors of intimate partner violence are feeling the impacts.
Victory in Ohio Represents Seventh Straight Electoral Win for Abortion Rights
Voters in blue states, swing states and even the reddest of states have made clear they want abortion rights protected.
Abortion Rights Advocates See Ohio Election as a “Real Test” for Democracy
This will be a bellwether to see how much voters see through disinformation, says one reproductive rights advocate.
Last Minute Spending Pours Into Ohio Abortion Ballot Measure Campaign
Outside groups are spending tens of millions of dollars to shape the outcome of the nationally watched election.
Virginia Voters Care About Abortion. Will That Be Enough for Democrats to Win?
Republicans in the state are embracing a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. Both parties think that stance helps them.
Anti-Abortion Justice to Hear Case Deciding Abortion Legality in Arizona
Experts say his past comments could be grounds for recusing himself from the abortion ban case, which he has not done.
Citing “Dobbs” Ruling, 19 Republican AGs Sign Letter Targeting Trans Adult Care
A new GOP target is emerging: health insurance coverage for transgender adults and their essential medical needs.