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Expecting challenges, blue states vow to create 'firewall' of abortion protections

Blue states are preparing to protect reproductive health rights against anticipated federal attacks.

Abortion access under Trump is a question mark'

Maryland's abortion access measures contrast sharply with potential federal restrictions under a Trump administration, revealing a struggle between state rights and federal authority.

A look at those who could be on Trump's health team short list

Trump's administration will focus on health care transparency, drug cost reduction, and potential rollbacks in health care access and abortion rights.

Expecting challenges, blue states vow to create 'firewall' of abortion protections

Blue states are preparing to protect reproductive health rights against anticipated federal attacks.

Abortion access under Trump is a question mark'

Maryland's abortion access measures contrast sharply with potential federal restrictions under a Trump administration, revealing a struggle between state rights and federal authority.

A look at those who could be on Trump's health team short list

Trump's administration will focus on health care transparency, drug cost reduction, and potential rollbacks in health care access and abortion rights.
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#roe-v-wade

Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

The election of Donald Trump has led to a surge in requests for telehealth abortion services.

Opinion | This Is What It Takes to Get an Abortion in America

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly impacted access to abortion, fostering a culture of fear and confusion in affected areas.

Sterilizations Among Women Rose After Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

The overturning of Roe v. Wade increased tubal sterilizations among women, particularly in states that effectively banned abortion.

Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South

The closure of Asheville's Planned Parenthood highlights major barriers to abortion access in North Carolina after recent legal changes.

Abortion is back at the supreme court: what is the mifepristone case about?

The Supreme Court has taken up a challenge to a federal appeals court ruling on access to mifepristone, a key abortion pill.
The decision is expected to be made by summer 2024, potentially impacting abortion access before the presidential election.

Most Black women don't have access to abortion, and they're going to impact the elections

57% of Black women in the U.S. lack abortion access, with many residing in states like Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The overturn of Roe v. Wade disproportionately affects women of color.

Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

The election of Donald Trump has led to a surge in requests for telehealth abortion services.

Opinion | This Is What It Takes to Get an Abortion in America

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly impacted access to abortion, fostering a culture of fear and confusion in affected areas.

Sterilizations Among Women Rose After Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

The overturning of Roe v. Wade increased tubal sterilizations among women, particularly in states that effectively banned abortion.

Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South

The closure of Asheville's Planned Parenthood highlights major barriers to abortion access in North Carolina after recent legal changes.

Abortion is back at the supreme court: what is the mifepristone case about?

The Supreme Court has taken up a challenge to a federal appeals court ruling on access to mifepristone, a key abortion pill.
The decision is expected to be made by summer 2024, potentially impacting abortion access before the presidential election.

Most Black women don't have access to abortion, and they're going to impact the elections

57% of Black women in the U.S. lack abortion access, with many residing in states like Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The overturn of Roe v. Wade disproportionately affects women of color.
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Why the Principles of Bioethics Require Emergency Abortion Protections - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Abortion access restrictions contribute to heightened maternal and infant mortality and mental health issues.
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Colorado voters move to put existing abortion laws into state constitution

Colorado enshrines reproductive rights in state constitution, allowing public funding for abortions and preventing local restriction efforts.

Abortion with no medical help? It nearly doubled in 2023, study shows

The percentage of self-managed abortions increased after Roe v. Wade overturn. Privacy concerns drive individuals to seek self-administered abortions.

Healey signs executive order to protect abortion care in Mass. on 2nd anniversary of Dobbs decision

The freedom of reproductive choice is not negotiable in Massachusetts.

Beyonce Introduces Kamala Harris at Houston Rally

Beyoncé emphasizes the importance of reproductive rights and personal agency as she supports Kamala Harris' rally in Texas.

KOSA's Online Censorship Threatens Abortion Access

KOSA could severely restrict access to vital online abortion information, threatening healthcare rights and privacy for users in restricted states.

The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her Life

Denial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.
The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans.

Colorado voters move to put existing abortion laws into state constitution

Colorado enshrines reproductive rights in state constitution, allowing public funding for abortions and preventing local restriction efforts.

Abortion with no medical help? It nearly doubled in 2023, study shows

The percentage of self-managed abortions increased after Roe v. Wade overturn. Privacy concerns drive individuals to seek self-administered abortions.

Healey signs executive order to protect abortion care in Mass. on 2nd anniversary of Dobbs decision

The freedom of reproductive choice is not negotiable in Massachusetts.

Beyonce Introduces Kamala Harris at Houston Rally

Beyoncé emphasizes the importance of reproductive rights and personal agency as she supports Kamala Harris' rally in Texas.

KOSA's Online Censorship Threatens Abortion Access

KOSA could severely restrict access to vital online abortion information, threatening healthcare rights and privacy for users in restricted states.

The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her Life

Denial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.
The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans.
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DeSantis keeps the 'Florida brand' going with defeat of marijuana, abortion amendments

Ron DeSantis strengthened his political clout by successfully defeating two popular ballot measures: recreational marijuana and expanded abortion access.

Nausea, nightmares, insomnia: Election angst hitting hard in South Florida

Voter anxiety in Florida over the presidential election and abortion amendment has significantly affected people's mental health and outlook on the future.
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From vasectomies to abortion pills, Planned Parenthood sets up mobile clinic near DNC

The article emphasizes the importance of accessible reproductive health care, illustrated by Luis Ayala's vasectomy experience at a Planned Parenthood clinic during the Democratic convention.

In abortion ban states, sterilization spiked after Dobbs and kept climbing

In states with abortion bans, sterilization rates significantly increased, reflecting limited reproductive healthcare access for women.

How a Trump win would threaten abortion access around the world

The U.S. global gag rule significantly restricts abortion access internationally, impacting women dependent on U.S. funding for reproductive health services.

Not expecting: pregnancy after getting tubes tied' is surprisingly common

Pregnancy after tubal ligation is more common than previously thought, with 3-5% reporting pregnancies post-surgery.

What's at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone case

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022
FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine focuses on restricting access to medication abortion

From vasectomies to abortion pills, Planned Parenthood sets up mobile clinic near DNC

The article emphasizes the importance of accessible reproductive health care, illustrated by Luis Ayala's vasectomy experience at a Planned Parenthood clinic during the Democratic convention.

In abortion ban states, sterilization spiked after Dobbs and kept climbing

In states with abortion bans, sterilization rates significantly increased, reflecting limited reproductive healthcare access for women.

How a Trump win would threaten abortion access around the world

The U.S. global gag rule significantly restricts abortion access internationally, impacting women dependent on U.S. funding for reproductive health services.

Not expecting: pregnancy after getting tubes tied' is surprisingly common

Pregnancy after tubal ligation is more common than previously thought, with 3-5% reporting pregnancies post-surgery.

What's at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone case

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022
FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine focuses on restricting access to medication abortion
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Hurricanes Made It Even Harder to Access Abortion in a Region Rife With Bans

Hurricane impacts are exacerbating abortion access challenges in the South due to extreme weather and restrictive state laws.
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10/17/24

Laura Loomer's homophobic attacks on Pete Buttigieg highlight ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals amidst election distractions and political divisiveness.

17 impactful images of the Gender Liberation Movement's marches

The Gender Liberation March highlights crucial issues regarding abortion and gender-affirming care in the context of the upcoming U.S. elections.

10/17/24

Laura Loomer's homophobic attacks on Pete Buttigieg highlight ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals amidst election distractions and political divisiveness.

17 impactful images of the Gender Liberation Movement's marches

The Gender Liberation March highlights crucial issues regarding abortion and gender-affirming care in the context of the upcoming U.S. elections.
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#reproductive-justice

Austin plans to move forward with abortion travel fund, officials say - Austin Monitor

Austin is proceeding with its Reproductive Justice Fund to assist individuals seeking out-of-state abortions despite a legal challenge.

I'm one of the few doctors providing abortions in Arizona. This could be the issue that turns our state blue | Gabrielle Goodrick

Accessing abortion in Arizona has become increasingly difficult and costly, affecting women's ability to make personal reproductive choices.

Austin plans to move forward with abortion travel fund, officials say - Austin Monitor

Austin is proceeding with its Reproductive Justice Fund to assist individuals seeking out-of-state abortions despite a legal challenge.

I'm one of the few doctors providing abortions in Arizona. This could be the issue that turns our state blue | Gabrielle Goodrick

Accessing abortion in Arizona has become increasingly difficult and costly, affecting women's ability to make personal reproductive choices.
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#planned-parenthood

Inside Planned Parenthood's Partnership-Centric Approach to Expanding Abortion Access

Nearly half of U.S. states have passed laws banning or restricting abortion since the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood has been partnering with startups to address barriers to abortion care and increase access.

Abortion clinics and patients are on the move, as state laws keep shifting

Abortion patients are navigating a patchwork of state laws, resulting in increased travel for access amid ongoing restrictions.

Manhattan Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions After 20 Weeks

Planned Parenthood's Manhattan clinic to stop performing abortions after 20 weeks due to financial constraints.

Inside Planned Parenthood's Partnership-Centric Approach to Expanding Abortion Access

Nearly half of U.S. states have passed laws banning or restricting abortion since the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood has been partnering with startups to address barriers to abortion care and increase access.

Abortion clinics and patients are on the move, as state laws keep shifting

Abortion patients are navigating a patchwork of state laws, resulting in increased travel for access amid ongoing restrictions.

Manhattan Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions After 20 Weeks

Planned Parenthood's Manhattan clinic to stop performing abortions after 20 weeks due to financial constraints.
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#health-care

Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care

Walz's selection highlights health care's significance in the upcoming election, reflecting urgent voter concerns over costs and abortion access.

How the Vice Presidential Candidates Compare on Health Care

Tim Walz's selection by Vice President Harris emphasizes health care as a crucial issue in the November presidential election.

Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care

Walz's selection highlights health care's significance in the upcoming election, reflecting urgent voter concerns over costs and abortion access.

How the Vice Presidential Candidates Compare on Health Care

Tim Walz's selection by Vice President Harris emphasizes health care as a crucial issue in the November presidential election.
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#abortion-bans

More women got abortions right after Roe v. Wade was overturned, survey finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade due to expanded access in Democratic-controlled states.

6 key facts about abortion laws and the 2024 election

Abortion access constantly changing due to state laws and legal challenges, impacting doctors and healthcare systems.

Nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans, study estimates

Study estimates tens of thousands of pregnancies resulted from rape in states with abortion bans
Restricting abortion access to survivors of rape can have devastating consequences

More women got abortions right after Roe v. Wade was overturned, survey finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade due to expanded access in Democratic-controlled states.

6 key facts about abortion laws and the 2024 election

Abortion access constantly changing due to state laws and legal challenges, impacting doctors and healthcare systems.

Nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans, study estimates

Study estimates tens of thousands of pregnancies resulted from rape in states with abortion bans
Restricting abortion access to survivors of rape can have devastating consequences
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#supreme-court

US supreme court to release decisions with Trump immunity and abortion rights at stake live

The Supreme Court is set to release opinions with potential to impact abortion access, federal regulations, and Trump's prosecution.

Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Abortion Pill Access

The Supreme Court will decide on the availability of a commonly used abortion pill, which could limit access to medication used in over half of all pregnancy terminations in the US.
The case raises questions about the regulatory authority of the FDA and the role of the Supreme Court in ruling on abortion access even after its conservative majority declared it would leave the issue to the states.

Some Faint and Likely Temporary Relief on Abortion Rights

The Supreme Court issued decisions upholding abortion access in recent cases, rejecting challenges to FDA's changes and clarifying conflicts between state and federal laws.

Supreme Court poised to deliver major rulings on presidential immunity, abortion access

Key Takeaway: The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term and will deliver rulings on high-profile cases soon, including issues related to presidential power and abortion access.

Two years after Dobbs; militants attack in southern Russia

The Dobbs decision allowing states to ban abortion changed access, with a rise in telehealth for abortion pills and potential fall abortion ballot initiatives.

Sam Alito Isn't a Doctor, but He's Playing One at the Supreme Court

Reinstating EMTALA enforcement crucial for patients amidst abortion bans.

US supreme court to release decisions with Trump immunity and abortion rights at stake live

The Supreme Court is set to release opinions with potential to impact abortion access, federal regulations, and Trump's prosecution.

Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Abortion Pill Access

The Supreme Court will decide on the availability of a commonly used abortion pill, which could limit access to medication used in over half of all pregnancy terminations in the US.
The case raises questions about the regulatory authority of the FDA and the role of the Supreme Court in ruling on abortion access even after its conservative majority declared it would leave the issue to the states.

Some Faint and Likely Temporary Relief on Abortion Rights

The Supreme Court issued decisions upholding abortion access in recent cases, rejecting challenges to FDA's changes and clarifying conflicts between state and federal laws.

Supreme Court poised to deliver major rulings on presidential immunity, abortion access

Key Takeaway: The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term and will deliver rulings on high-profile cases soon, including issues related to presidential power and abortion access.

Two years after Dobbs; militants attack in southern Russia

The Dobbs decision allowing states to ban abortion changed access, with a rise in telehealth for abortion pills and potential fall abortion ballot initiatives.

Sam Alito Isn't a Doctor, but He's Playing One at the Supreme Court

Reinstating EMTALA enforcement crucial for patients amidst abortion bans.
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Iowa's 6-Week Abortion Ban Is Set to Take Effect on Monday

Iowa's six-week abortion ban is set to take effect, reflecting a changing landscape of abortion access in the Midwest.

Harris, who is Biden's voice on abortion rights, is likely to raise the volume

Kamala Harris could take an aggressive stance in support of abortion access if selected as the Democratic party's presumptive nominee.

America braced as supreme court to hand down rulings on raft of key issues

The US Supreme Court faces politically charged decisions that could reshape American public life, including cases involving Trump's prosecution, abortion access, gun laws, and social media regulation.

New law allows Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California as AZ ban looms

California allows Arizona doctors to provide care due to potential abortion ban.
Abortion providers from other states doubled in California from 2020 to 2023.

New Doctors Are Avoiding Residencies in States With Abortion Restrictions

Medical students consider state abortion laws in residency decisions.

This is life and death': inside a Florida clinic after the six-week abortion ban

Florida banned abortion past six weeks of pregnancy, impacting individuals like Rose, who faced challenges due to unwanted pregnancy.

As Florida's six-week abortion ban starts, here's how providers are preparing

Providers and abortion funds in Florida are adapting to the new six-week ban by focusing on patient communication and out-of-state referrals.

Florida's Abortion Ban Will Reach Well Beyond Florida

Florida's ban on abortion after six weeks significantly impacts abortion access in the Southeast, forcing women to travel farther to reach a clinic.

Saying he was too nice in his first term, Trump plots an aggressive second chance

Trump outlines controversial policies if re-elected, including mass deportations and attacking political foes.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes Bill to Help Arizonans Seeking Abortion Care

California proposed new legislation to expedite certification for Arizona abortion providers due to a potential influx of abortion seekers from Arizona.

Voters Don't Want 19th-Century Abortion Laws

Abortion ban in Arizona reinstated from 1864 territorial-era law, prohibits abortions from moment of conception.
Criminal sanctions for abortion providers, ban applies in all circumstances including rape and incest, turning Arizona into one of the most anti-abortion states.
#mifepristone

Supreme court to hear abortion pill case that could restrict access to mifepristone live

Conservative challengers targeting FDA decisions on mifepristone could impact access to other medications.
Supreme court case on mifepristone could reshape abortion access and drug regulation in the US.

In Washington state, pharmacists are poised to start prescribing abortion drugs

Community pharmacies in states where abortion is legal are now able to fill prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone, which could help ease the burden on abortion clinics.
In Washington state, efforts are being made to train pharmacists to not only dispense abortion pills but also prescribe them in order to increase access to medication abortion.

Supreme court to hear abortion pill case that could restrict access to mifepristone live

Conservative challengers targeting FDA decisions on mifepristone could impact access to other medications.
Supreme court case on mifepristone could reshape abortion access and drug regulation in the US.

In Washington state, pharmacists are poised to start prescribing abortion drugs

Community pharmacies in states where abortion is legal are now able to fill prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone, which could help ease the burden on abortion clinics.
In Washington state, efforts are being made to train pharmacists to not only dispense abortion pills but also prescribe them in order to increase access to medication abortion.
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Ohio primary will set up a fall election that could flip partisan control of the state supreme court

Ohio Supreme Court race crucial for Democrats in shaping state policies, particularly regarding abortion access.
Democrats in Ohio aiming to shift the court's majority by winning all three seats up for election.
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Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho - for Now

The Supreme Court allows Idaho hospital physicians to provide abortions in medical emergencies, despite state bans.

Harris Defends Biden's Debate Performance, but Acknowledges a Slow Start'

Vice President Harris defended President Biden's debate performance, emphasizing judgment on his record over debate moments.

Biden Targets Republicans on IVF and Abortion Access in State of the Union

President Biden advocates protecting abortion and IVF rights in his State of the Union address.
The Alabama court decision on embryo rights stirred controversy around IVF, leading to political responses and a shift in Biden's reproductive rights messaging.

Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho - for Now

The Supreme Court allows Idaho hospital physicians to provide abortions in medical emergencies, despite state bans.

Harris Defends Biden's Debate Performance, but Acknowledges a Slow Start'

Vice President Harris defended President Biden's debate performance, emphasizing judgment on his record over debate moments.

Biden Targets Republicans on IVF and Abortion Access in State of the Union

President Biden advocates protecting abortion and IVF rights in his State of the Union address.
The Alabama court decision on embryo rights stirred controversy around IVF, leading to political responses and a shift in Biden's reproductive rights messaging.
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No One's Access to Abortion Is Guaranteed - No Matter Where You Live

Planned Parenthood ran billboards in states where in-clinic abortions are unavailable
The divide between 'red states' and 'blue states' oversimplifies the complex issue of abortion access

In the US South, Just 1 in 5 State Lawmakers Are Women

State legislatures in the Southeast are predominantly male, with Tennessee being no exception.
Women lawmakers like London Lamar face challenges in advocating for women's health issues in male-dominated legislatures.

Democrats Set Ambitious Spending Plan for State Legislative Races

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (D.L.C.C) is planning to allocate its largest campaign budget ever in an effort to flip five chambers in swing states and defend three recently earned majorities.
State legislatures have become increasingly important, as they have the power to govern issues such as abortion access and voting rights.

More Women Who Are Not Pregnant Are Ordering Abortion Pills Just in Case

Advance provision of abortion pills has increased significantly since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the national right to abortion in 2022.
Women are ordering abortion pills as a precautionary measure in states where abortion access is under threat.

Threats to abortion access drive demand for abortion pills, analysis suggests

A patient prepares to take the first of two combination pills, mifepristone, for a medication abortion during a visit to a clinic in Kansas City, Kan., on Oct. 12, 2022.

Defense Bill Agreement Angers Hard Right, Posing a Threat to Johnson

The annual defense bill is facing opposition from hard-right Republicans over the removal of partisan dictates related to abortion, transgender care, and diversity training.
Speaker Mike Johnson is facing backlash for his handling of government spending measures and the defense bill.

Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. Whether they take effect is now up to the courts

Ohio's new constitutional projections for abortion access and other reproductive rights are facing uncertainty in implementation.
Existing abortion-related lawsuits are raising questions about how and when the amendment will be implemented.

Democrats mark abortion ruling anniversary with targeted outreach

Democrats are focusing on abortion access as a key issue for the 2024 election, investing funds in outreach campaigns targeting female voters in swing states.

Misinformation around Birth Control Online Is a Form of Contraception Coercion

The Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone offers temporary relief amidst increasing abortion restrictions. Online platforms serve as alternative knowledge sources, but misinformation poses dangers for informed decision-making.

What to know about the state of abortion rights in America

Abortion bans in Republican-led states prompt out-of-state travel, increasing costs and logistics, without reducing overall number of procedures in the U.S.
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