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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 hours ago

States Are Tightening Rules for Getting Citizen-Led Proposals on the Ballot

State legislatures are tightening rules on citizen-led ballot initiatives, leading to legal challenges over constitutional rights.
#womens-health
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Bless This Clinic: How Clergy Are Showing Up for Abortion Clinics

Religious leaders blessed an abortion clinic staff in Cresaptown, Maryland, countering the narrative that faith equates to anti-abortion sentiments.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives-Now They're Fighting Back,One Story at a Time

The story highlights the risks associated with extreme abortion bans and the need for adequate medical care in such cases.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
US news

Georgian filmmaker embedded in a birth clinic for a year to make abortion drama

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' challenges societal norms by depicting the harrowing realities of women's struggles in rural Georgia over abortion rights.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Mental health

Planned Parenthood's Alexis McGill Johnson on resistance and resolve

Planned Parenthood confronts significant funding threats post-Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights.
fromAnOther
1 week ago
Independent films

April: The Ferocious and Dreamlike Abortion Drama That Shook Venice

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film presents a haunting exploration of abortion and motherhood through the lens of a harrowing protagonist in Georgia.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Bless This Clinic: How Clergy Are Showing Up for Abortion Clinics

Religious leaders blessed an abortion clinic staff in Cresaptown, Maryland, countering the narrative that faith equates to anti-abortion sentiments.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives-Now They're Fighting Back,One Story at a Time

The story highlights the risks associated with extreme abortion bans and the need for adequate medical care in such cases.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
US news

Georgian filmmaker embedded in a birth clinic for a year to make abortion drama

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' challenges societal norms by depicting the harrowing realities of women's struggles in rural Georgia over abortion rights.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Mental health

Planned Parenthood's Alexis McGill Johnson on resistance and resolve

Planned Parenthood confronts significant funding threats post-Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights.
fromAnOther
1 week ago
Independent films

April: The Ferocious and Dreamlike Abortion Drama That Shook Venice

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film presents a haunting exploration of abortion and motherhood through the lens of a harrowing protagonist in Georgia.
more#womens-health
Women in technology
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Tried and true reporting strategies can energize your investigative journalism - Poynter

Investigative journalism can bring significant change, as demonstrated by the exposé on women's deaths due to abortion bans.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Judge Blocks Nevada Law Requiring Parental Notification for Minors Seeking Abortions

A federal judge temporarily blocked Nevada's anti-abortion parental notification law, citing its potential harm to minors in risk-laden home environments.
#planned-parenthood
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions

Missouri abortion clinics resumed procedures after a long struggle, despite ongoing political opposition and restrictions following the vote for constitutional abortion rights.
Health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Advocates Celebrate as Missouri Judge Blocks State Abortion Restrictions

Missouri Republicans are attempting to reverse abortion rights despite a constitutional amendment supporting it.
A Missouri judge temporarily blocked restrictive abortion laws, restoring access to care.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Politico Playbook Is Presented by' Pro-Choice Progressive Activist Group Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood's sponsorship raises questions about media neutrality.
Politico's alignment with political organizations could affect its perceived objectivity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

A Crisis at Planned Parenthood: What to Know

Planned Parenthood's healthcare services are declining amidst financial pressures, despite their commitment to providing essential care.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Health

Abortions to Resume in Missouri After Judge Blocks Restrictions

Abortions in Missouri will resume following a judge's ruling that blocked discriminatory regulations against abortion providers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Jose woman whose videos accused Planned Parenthood of selling fetal remains pleads to felony

Daleiden and Merritt's felony conviction marks a significant accountability moment for anti-abortion activism involving secret recordings of Planned Parenthood.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions

Missouri abortion clinics resumed procedures after a long struggle, despite ongoing political opposition and restrictions following the vote for constitutional abortion rights.
Health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Advocates Celebrate as Missouri Judge Blocks State Abortion Restrictions

Missouri Republicans are attempting to reverse abortion rights despite a constitutional amendment supporting it.
A Missouri judge temporarily blocked restrictive abortion laws, restoring access to care.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Politico Playbook Is Presented by' Pro-Choice Progressive Activist Group Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood's sponsorship raises questions about media neutrality.
Politico's alignment with political organizations could affect its perceived objectivity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

A Crisis at Planned Parenthood: What to Know

Planned Parenthood's healthcare services are declining amidst financial pressures, despite their commitment to providing essential care.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Health

Abortions to Resume in Missouri After Judge Blocks Restrictions

Abortions in Missouri will resume following a judge's ruling that blocked discriminatory regulations against abortion providers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Jose woman whose videos accused Planned Parenthood of selling fetal remains pleads to felony

Daleiden and Merritt's felony conviction marks a significant accountability moment for anti-abortion activism involving secret recordings of Planned Parenthood.
more#planned-parenthood
#legislation
Law
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Experts Warn TX Bill Targeting Online Abortion Pills Will Have Widespread Impact

Republican lawmakers in Texas have introduced a significant bill aimed at limiting abortion access through various legal and financial restrictions.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Texas's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Free Speech

S.B. 2880 seeks to restrict information on abortion pills and related discussions.
The bill's design empowers citizens to sue those sharing abortion information, threatening free speech.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

How the anti-abortion movement embraced fringe abolitionists' and became more punitive

Fetal personhood laws are gaining traction, exposing women to homicide charges for abortions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Buckle Up': In Montana, Republican Lawmakers Target the Judiciary

Montana lawmakers are intensifying efforts to reshape the judiciary in response to multiple court rulings that block their legislative agenda.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive - with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people

Ohio Democrats proposed a bill to fine men for ejaculating without intent to conceive.
Law
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Experts Warn TX Bill Targeting Online Abortion Pills Will Have Widespread Impact

Republican lawmakers in Texas have introduced a significant bill aimed at limiting abortion access through various legal and financial restrictions.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Texas's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Free Speech

S.B. 2880 seeks to restrict information on abortion pills and related discussions.
The bill's design empowers citizens to sue those sharing abortion information, threatening free speech.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

How the anti-abortion movement embraced fringe abolitionists' and became more punitive

Fetal personhood laws are gaining traction, exposing women to homicide charges for abortions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Buckle Up': In Montana, Republican Lawmakers Target the Judiciary

Montana lawmakers are intensifying efforts to reshape the judiciary in response to multiple court rulings that block their legislative agenda.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive - with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people

Ohio Democrats proposed a bill to fine men for ejaculating without intent to conceive.
more#legislation
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

The GOP Keeps Losing Public Abortion Votes. So It's Trying an Absurd New Ploy.

Missouri's abortion ballot initiative reflects the ongoing struggle and strategy shifts of anti-abortion advocates following defeats in past elections.
#reproductive-rights
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's a Surprising New Tool to Challenge State Abortion Bans

Wyoming's abortion case could redefine reproductive rights through a state constitutional lens.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
US news

N.Y. lets doctors keep names off abortion pills to avoid red-state charges

New York law allows anonymity for doctors prescribing abortion medication to protect them from harassment and intimidation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Despite Livia Tossici-Bolt's conviction, the US is not finished with making abortion a UK culture war issue | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The US administration's involvement in UK abortion buffer zone issues reflects an alarming trend of political interference and ideological conflict.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Men Who Have Gotten Vasectomies Are Sharing Their Stories And Some Of Them May Surprise You

The Dobbs ruling has contributed to increased interest in vasectomies, particularly among younger, childless men.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's a Surprising New Tool to Challenge State Abortion Bans

Wyoming's abortion case could redefine reproductive rights through a state constitutional lens.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
US news

N.Y. lets doctors keep names off abortion pills to avoid red-state charges

New York law allows anonymity for doctors prescribing abortion medication to protect them from harassment and intimidation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Despite Livia Tossici-Bolt's conviction, the US is not finished with making abortion a UK culture war issue | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The US administration's involvement in UK abortion buffer zone issues reflects an alarming trend of political interference and ideological conflict.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Men Who Have Gotten Vasectomies Are Sharing Their Stories And Some Of Them May Surprise You

The Dobbs ruling has contributed to increased interest in vasectomies, particularly among younger, childless men.
more#reproductive-rights
Paris food
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Macron, a complex relationship

Macron cancels trip to Mauritius to attend Pope Francis' funeral, highlighting the complex Franco-Vatican relations.
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromAxios
2 months ago

Why this year's hottest election is for a Wisconsin court seat

Wisconsin's April 1 Supreme Court election will shape the court's ideological balance, impacting crucial issues like abortion rights and redistricting.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

From Roe to woes, the days SCOTUS hit 'undo' on half a century of progress

The Supreme Court's decisions significantly impact women's rights and affirmative action, altering the landscape of education and equality in the U.S.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court to decide if states can strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds

The Supreme Court case addresses Medicaid funding and Planned Parenthood's role in providing vital health services to low-income patients.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina's Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court is addressing whether individuals can sue for Medicaid services from Planned Parenthood unrelated to abortion funding.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 months ago

Why this year's hottest election is for a Wisconsin court seat

Wisconsin's April 1 Supreme Court election will shape the court's ideological balance, impacting crucial issues like abortion rights and redistricting.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

From Roe to woes, the days SCOTUS hit 'undo' on half a century of progress

The Supreme Court's decisions significantly impact women's rights and affirmative action, altering the landscape of education and equality in the U.S.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court to decide if states can strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds

The Supreme Court case addresses Medicaid funding and Planned Parenthood's role in providing vital health services to low-income patients.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina's Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court is addressing whether individuals can sue for Medicaid services from Planned Parenthood unrelated to abortion funding.
more#supreme-court
#trump-administration
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's DOJ Moves to Dismiss Idaho Emergency Abortion Case

Trump administration's move to dismiss abortion care case jeopardizes emergency medical treatment for pregnant individuals in Idaho.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump administration is seen as nearing outright defiance of judicial authority, igniting concerns among legal experts.
Retirement
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

How Abortion Access Could Change for Veterans

Abortion rights advocates fear reinstatement of a VA abortion ban under the Trump Administration could reverse Biden's expansion of abortion access for veterans.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's DOJ Moves to Dismiss Idaho Emergency Abortion Case

Trump administration's move to dismiss abortion care case jeopardizes emergency medical treatment for pregnant individuals in Idaho.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump administration is seen as nearing outright defiance of judicial authority, igniting concerns among legal experts.
Retirement
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

How Abortion Access Could Change for Veterans

Abortion rights advocates fear reinstatement of a VA abortion ban under the Trump Administration could reverse Biden's expansion of abortion access for veterans.
more#trump-administration
#healthcare-access
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Groups helping Americans find abortion pills report Instagram shadow-banning'

Censorship of abortion-related content on social media continues to impede access to essential healthcare information.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman who held here to talk, if you want' sign outside abortion clinic guilty

An anti-abortion activist was convicted for violating a clinic buffer zone, raising concerns about free expression amid political implications.
The case underscores the need for safe access to healthcare without harassment.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago
Medicine

When Seconds Count: How Emergency Departments Can Revolutionize Reproductive Healthcare - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Emergency departments are now critical access points for reproductive healthcare following the Dobbs decision, amidst a nationwide reduction in available services.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Groups helping Americans find abortion pills report Instagram shadow-banning'

Censorship of abortion-related content on social media continues to impede access to essential healthcare information.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman who held here to talk, if you want' sign outside abortion clinic guilty

An anti-abortion activist was convicted for violating a clinic buffer zone, raising concerns about free expression amid political implications.
The case underscores the need for safe access to healthcare without harassment.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago
Medicine

When Seconds Count: How Emergency Departments Can Revolutionize Reproductive Healthcare - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Emergency departments are now critical access points for reproductive healthcare following the Dobbs decision, amidst a nationwide reduction in available services.
more#healthcare-access
Law
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Federal Judge Halts Alabama's Effort to Target Interstate Abortion Care

The court ruled that Alabama cannot penalize those assisting residents in obtaining out-of-state abortions, affirming rights to free expression and travel.
#wisconsin-supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Wisconsin Court Race Is Most Expensive Ever. Where Is the Money Coming From?

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is the most expensive in U.S. history, significantly influenced by billionaire donors.
The outcome of the election is crucial for pivotal issues like abortion rights and labor laws.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority

Crawford's victory solidifies a liberal majority in the Wisconsin Supreme Court, impacting future judicial decisions.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Wisconsin Court Race Is Most Expensive Ever. Where Is the Money Coming From?

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is the most expensive in U.S. history, significantly influenced by billionaire donors.
The outcome of the election is crucial for pivotal issues like abortion rights and labor laws.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority

Crawford's victory solidifies a liberal majority in the Wisconsin Supreme Court, impacting future judicial decisions.
more#wisconsin-supreme-court
#reproductive-health
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day

Polish abortion rights activists established a center in Warsaw for women to access abortion pills, defying restrictive laws on International Women's Day.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown

Texas's first criminal case against a health care provider post-Roe v. Wade involves a midwife's arrest for providing reproductive health care.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Health

Why I'm Stockpiling Abortion Pills & Emergency Contraceptives - & You Should, Too

Mifepristone remains under threat from conservative bans despite being a widely used medication for abortion and miscarriage treatment.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day

Polish abortion rights activists established a center in Warsaw for women to access abortion pills, defying restrictive laws on International Women's Day.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown

Texas's first criminal case against a health care provider post-Roe v. Wade involves a midwife's arrest for providing reproductive health care.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Health

Why I'm Stockpiling Abortion Pills & Emergency Contraceptives - & You Should, Too

Mifepristone remains under threat from conservative bans despite being a widely used medication for abortion and miscarriage treatment.
more#reproductive-health
#womens-rights
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's no other solution': Polish abortion centre opens in challenge to strict laws

Polish abortion activists are opening a termination centre in direct defiance of restrictive abortion laws.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French Senate votes to pardon women convicted under abortion laws

France's Senate unanimously voted for a bill to recognize the suffering of women convicted of illegal abortions prior to 1975.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's no other solution': Polish abortion centre opens in challenge to strict laws

Polish abortion activists are opening a termination centre in direct defiance of restrictive abortion laws.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French Senate votes to pardon women convicted under abortion laws

France's Senate unanimously voted for a bill to recognize the suffering of women convicted of illegal abortions prior to 1975.
more#womens-rights
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Montana Judge Rules Medicaid Recipients Have Protected Access to Abortion

Montana judge finds restrictive abortion laws unconstitutional, ensuring Medicaid recipients have access to abortion services.
Left-wing politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

Virginia Outlines Her LIB-eral Values at Season-8 Reunion

Virginia Miller values open political dialogue, which contributed to her decision to leave Devin Buckley at the altar.
UK politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Big Brother's alive and well in the UK - here's why we have to be vigilant in the US

The arrest of Rose Docherty under the UK's new speech regulations highlights severe limitations on free speech in democracies.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

This Law Protects Those Who Help Abortion Seekers Across State Lines. Now It's Coming Under Attack.

Texas is challenging New York's abortion shield law through a Texas judge's ruling against a New York doctor.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Opinion: Democrats need a bigger tent on abortion

The Democrats' focus on abortion rights may have alienated voters who prioritized economic issues in the last election.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Pro-life movement is reborn under Trump, as abortion fades from the national debate

The pro-life movement remains influential and committed within the Republican Party, especially with support from Donald Trump.
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