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Trump says he wants government or insurance to pay for IVF, criticizes Florida abortion ban

Trump advocates for government or insurance coverage of IVF costs.
His remarks on IVF come amid broader discussions on reproductive rights post-Roe v. Wade.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruling has intensified the IVF access debate.

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Women opted for more tubal ligations post-Roe v. Wade, especially in abortion-banned states, indicating shifts in reproductive decision-making.

When Abortion Bans Kill

Restrictive abortion laws in Georgia contributed to the preventable death of Amber Nicole Thurman due to delayed medical treatment.

Here's what we know about how Trump will tackle these major issues

Trump's approach to key issues remains vague and inconsistent, raising concerns about his commitment to promised policies.

Harris Will Give Abortion Speech in Georgia After Deaths of Two Women

Kamala Harris is emphasizing the impact of abortion bans using personal stories to highlight reproductive rights in her campaign.

Texas AG Sues New York Doctor, Putting Abortion Provider Shield Laws to the Test

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion drugs in Texas, highlighting legal conflicts between state laws.

Trump says he wants government or insurance to pay for IVF, criticizes Florida abortion ban

Trump advocates for government or insurance coverage of IVF costs.
His remarks on IVF come amid broader discussions on reproductive rights post-Roe v. Wade.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruling has intensified the IVF access debate.

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Women opted for more tubal ligations post-Roe v. Wade, especially in abortion-banned states, indicating shifts in reproductive decision-making.

When Abortion Bans Kill

Restrictive abortion laws in Georgia contributed to the preventable death of Amber Nicole Thurman due to delayed medical treatment.

Here's what we know about how Trump will tackle these major issues

Trump's approach to key issues remains vague and inconsistent, raising concerns about his commitment to promised policies.

Harris Will Give Abortion Speech in Georgia After Deaths of Two Women

Kamala Harris is emphasizing the impact of abortion bans using personal stories to highlight reproductive rights in her campaign.

Texas AG Sues New York Doctor, Putting Abortion Provider Shield Laws to the Test

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion drugs in Texas, highlighting legal conflicts between state laws.
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#maternal-health

How Texas Created a Women's Health Crisis

Texas is facing a potential maternal health crisis due to physician shortages and restrictive abortion laws.

The Texas Ob-Gyn Exodus

Doctors providing maternal care are increasingly leaving states with strict abortion laws, leading to reduced services for patients.

A Texas woman died after the hospital said it would be a "crime" to intervene in her miscarriage

Strict Texas abortion laws can delay necessary medical treatment for miscarriages, resulting in tragic outcomes for mothers.

Nevaeh Crain Died After Trying to Get Care in 3 Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms

Pregnant women face inadequate care in strict abortion ban states, leading to tragic outcomes when emergency situations are not treated appropriately.

Porsha Ngumezi Died Under TX Abortion Ban After Riskier Miscarriage Treatment

Porsha Ngumezi's preventable death highlights how abortion laws affect medical care, compromising patient safety and diverging from standard practices.

How Texas Created a Women's Health Crisis

Texas is facing a potential maternal health crisis due to physician shortages and restrictive abortion laws.

The Texas Ob-Gyn Exodus

Doctors providing maternal care are increasingly leaving states with strict abortion laws, leading to reduced services for patients.

A Texas woman died after the hospital said it would be a "crime" to intervene in her miscarriage

Strict Texas abortion laws can delay necessary medical treatment for miscarriages, resulting in tragic outcomes for mothers.

Nevaeh Crain Died After Trying to Get Care in 3 Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms

Pregnant women face inadequate care in strict abortion ban states, leading to tragic outcomes when emergency situations are not treated appropriately.

Porsha Ngumezi Died Under TX Abortion Ban After Riskier Miscarriage Treatment

Porsha Ngumezi's preventable death highlights how abortion laws affect medical care, compromising patient safety and diverging from standard practices.
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#womens-rights

Nevada Woman Arrested for Miscarraige Under 1911 Anti-Abortion Law

The story illustrates the alarming revival of outdated abortion laws impacting women's rights and personal health decisions.

This Is What 17 Women Had To Say About America's Abortion Laws

Women's rights, particularly regarding abortion and IVF access, are significantly impacted by state laws, creating fear and uncertainty for many individuals.

The Next Frontline in the Fight for Reproductive Rights

The Adkins v. Idaho trial highlights the serious implications of strict abortion laws for patients and healthcare providers.

Russia is shrinking; the Kremlin says 'child-free' ideology is to blame

The first episode of 'Mama at 16' exemplifies the societal pressure on young women in Russia to avoid considering abortion.

Polish activists say new abortion guidelines not good enough DW 08/17/2024

The surge in Polish women's rights protests significantly impacted the political landscape, contributing to the electoral defeat of the PiS party in 2023.

Joy Reid Labelds Missouri a Slave State' Over Abortion Laws

Missouri faces intense criticism from Joy Reid and Claire McCaskill for strict abortion laws and lack of access to contraceptives.

Nevada Woman Arrested for Miscarraige Under 1911 Anti-Abortion Law

The story illustrates the alarming revival of outdated abortion laws impacting women's rights and personal health decisions.

This Is What 17 Women Had To Say About America's Abortion Laws

Women's rights, particularly regarding abortion and IVF access, are significantly impacted by state laws, creating fear and uncertainty for many individuals.

The Next Frontline in the Fight for Reproductive Rights

The Adkins v. Idaho trial highlights the serious implications of strict abortion laws for patients and healthcare providers.

Russia is shrinking; the Kremlin says 'child-free' ideology is to blame

The first episode of 'Mama at 16' exemplifies the societal pressure on young women in Russia to avoid considering abortion.

Polish activists say new abortion guidelines not good enough DW 08/17/2024

The surge in Polish women's rights protests significantly impacted the political landscape, contributing to the electoral defeat of the PiS party in 2023.

Joy Reid Labelds Missouri a Slave State' Over Abortion Laws

Missouri faces intense criticism from Joy Reid and Claire McCaskill for strict abortion laws and lack of access to contraceptives.
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The Conservative Strategy to Ban Abortion Nationwide

Local referendum in Texas aims to block abortions through strict ordinances, revealing a divide in perspectives even within conservative communities.
#healthcare

Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rules

Louisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.

Opinion | My Patients Are Children. Dobbs Forced Me to Leave Them Behind.

The Dobbs decision led to stricter abortion laws in South Carolina, causing challenges for young rape victims and healthcare providers.

Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rules

Louisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.

Opinion | My Patients Are Children. Dobbs Forced Me to Leave Them Behind.

The Dobbs decision led to stricter abortion laws in South Carolina, causing challenges for young rape victims and healthcare providers.
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#supreme-court

Supreme Court ducks cases involving everything from abortion to Elon Musk

The Supreme Court upheld lower court decisions, impacting abortion laws and public funding for private education.

The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling

The Supreme Court cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions amidst ongoing legal battles.

Arizona's abortion ban could bring zombie laws back to life in other states

Old, unenforced laws can resurface if legal precedents are overturned, as seen with the enforcement of a 1864 abortion ban in Arizona.

US Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho abortion law this week. How did we get here?

Supreme Court to decide emergency abortion access fate in Idaho.

Up next for Supreme Court on abortion: Idaho - Harvard Gazette

Justices to hear a case on a near-complete abortion ban in Idaho following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, amidst a shifting legal landscape.

Supreme Court ducks cases involving everything from abortion to Elon Musk

The Supreme Court upheld lower court decisions, impacting abortion laws and public funding for private education.

The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling

The Supreme Court cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions amidst ongoing legal battles.

Arizona's abortion ban could bring zombie laws back to life in other states

Old, unenforced laws can resurface if legal precedents are overturned, as seen with the enforcement of a 1864 abortion ban in Arizona.

US Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho abortion law this week. How did we get here?

Supreme Court to decide emergency abortion access fate in Idaho.

Up next for Supreme Court on abortion: Idaho - Harvard Gazette

Justices to hear a case on a near-complete abortion ban in Idaho following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, amidst a shifting legal landscape.
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ProPublica's Misleading Abortion Ban Stories Are Part of the Problem

ProPublica's portrayal of women's deaths in Georgia seeks to connect tragedy to restrictive abortion legislation, but evidence presents a more complex story.

Despite Fed Rule, More Than 100 Pregnant People Denied Care by Hospitals and ERs Since 2022

Doctors face potential legal consequences due to vague exceptions in abortion laws.
#donald-trump

Opinion | To Save Conservatism From Itself, I Am Voting for Harris

Voting against abortion laws doesn't conflict with supporting in vitro fertilization. Supporting Kamala Harris for conservatism reasons due to changes in the Republican Party.

Trump Refuses To Say He'd Veto National Abortion Ban Or Giving Full Legal Rights' At Conception In Stunning Exchange

Donald Trump refused to commit to vetoing abortion laws, insisting it should be handled by states.

Opinion | To Save Conservatism From Itself, I Am Voting for Harris

Voting against abortion laws doesn't conflict with supporting in vitro fertilization. Supporting Kamala Harris for conservatism reasons due to changes in the Republican Party.

Trump Refuses To Say He'd Veto National Abortion Ban Or Giving Full Legal Rights' At Conception In Stunning Exchange

Donald Trump refused to commit to vetoing abortion laws, insisting it should be handled by states.
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#telemedicine

US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. rose after Roe v Wade, driven by Democratic states expanding access and laws protecting telemedicine for abortions.

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Increased number of women investigated for illegal pregnancy termination
Concerns over trauma and stigma faced by women under investigation

US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. rose after Roe v Wade, driven by Democratic states expanding access and laws protecting telemedicine for abortions.

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Increased number of women investigated for illegal pregnancy termination
Concerns over trauma and stigma faced by women under investigation
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Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, data shows

Medical students are choosing residency programs in states with protected abortion access to ensure they receive comprehensive training.

California abortion rate rises to highest level in a decade. What experts say

California's abortion rate surged by 16% in 2023, reaching the highest level in a decade due to increased access and out-of-state individuals seeking care.
#legal-challenges

Texas' New Plan for Responding to the Horror of Its Abortion Ban: Blame Doctors

Conservatives blame physicians for medical tragedies after abortion bans, highlighting the importance of exceptions in abortion laws.

Arizona Democrats to make final push to repeal near-total abortion ban

Arizona Democrats aim to repeal near-total abortion ban, seeking bipartisan support for bill approval.

Texas' New Plan for Responding to the Horror of Its Abortion Ban: Blame Doctors

Conservatives blame physicians for medical tragedies after abortion bans, highlighting the importance of exceptions in abortion laws.

Arizona Democrats to make final push to repeal near-total abortion ban

Arizona Democrats aim to repeal near-total abortion ban, seeking bipartisan support for bill approval.
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Kari Lake Flip-Flops AGAIN On Arizona's Near-Total Abortion Ban, Now Wants State to Enforce 1864 Law

Kari Lake expressed changing views on abortion laws in Arizona, accusing the state government of not enforcing the existing law while pushing for an extreme abortion law.

Video: Biden Says Trump Is Responsible for Nightmare' State Abortion Laws

President Biden holds Trump responsible for impending Florida abortion law, linking it to nationwide abortion bans by MAGA supporters.
#poland

Poland: Lawmakers send forward bill to ease abortion law DW 04/12/2024

Poland's abortion laws are undergoing a debate for liberalization after being one of the strictest in the European Union.

Poland: Parliament to debate easing strict abortion law DW 04/11/2024

The upcoming parliamentary debate in Poland on abortion laws is expected to be contentious, with the potential for liberalization facing resistance from conservative factions in the government.
The existing abortion law in Poland is among the strictest in the European Union, allowing abortion only in limited circumstances such as rape, incest, or when the woman's life is at risk.

Poland: Lawmakers send forward bill to ease abortion law DW 04/12/2024

Poland's abortion laws are undergoing a debate for liberalization after being one of the strictest in the European Union.

Poland: Parliament to debate easing strict abortion law DW 04/11/2024

The upcoming parliamentary debate in Poland on abortion laws is expected to be contentious, with the potential for liberalization facing resistance from conservative factions in the government.
The existing abortion law in Poland is among the strictest in the European Union, allowing abortion only in limited circumstances such as rape, incest, or when the woman's life is at risk.
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Trump says abortion should be left to states, doesn't endorse national ban

Abortion laws to be determined by states based on vote or legislation.
Trump advocates for exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and life of the mother.

Letters: 'Exceptions' in abortion bans do not support women

Draconian abortion laws in some states lead to neglect, legal prosecution, and denial of healthcare for women in emergency situations.
Exceptions to these laws are unreliable and inhumane, endangering women's lives.

Phony Originalism Could Cost Florida Women Their Abortion Rights

A challenge to Florida's abortion laws is currently before the conservative Supreme Court.
The case revolves around the original public meaning of the privacy right in the Florida Constitution.
#roe-v-wade

More Than 171,000 People Crossed State Lines to Get an Abortion in 2023

Around 171,300 individuals traveled across state lines for abortion services in 2023, reflecting a substantial increase post the Roe v. Wade aftermath.

JD Vance says the media twisted his remarks on abortion and domestic violence. We looked closer. - Poynter

Vance defended Trump's stance on abortion and criticized Biden's support for taxpayer-funded abortions.
The article fact-checks Vance's claims regarding abortion rates in the U.S. and addresses the complexities of abortion laws and Roe v. Wade.
The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 aimed to codify a right to abortion but faced challenges in the Senate.

More Than 171,000 People Crossed State Lines to Get an Abortion in 2023

Around 171,300 individuals traveled across state lines for abortion services in 2023, reflecting a substantial increase post the Roe v. Wade aftermath.

JD Vance says the media twisted his remarks on abortion and domestic violence. We looked closer. - Poynter

Vance defended Trump's stance on abortion and criticized Biden's support for taxpayer-funded abortions.
The article fact-checks Vance's claims regarding abortion rates in the U.S. and addresses the complexities of abortion laws and Roe v. Wade.
The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 aimed to codify a right to abortion but faced challenges in the Senate.
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Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho Following Court Leak

The Supreme Court allowed emergency abortions in Idaho after a leaked ruling the day before and raised questions about state vs. federal laws on abortion.

Column: Two years after the Supreme Court's abortion decision, meet the expert on post-Roe America

Mary Ziegler plays a crucial role as a leading authority on abortion laws in the U.S., offering insights to activists, litigators, and reporters.
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