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Women
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Amanda Zurawski Won't Give Up the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Amanda Zurawski's experience highlights how abortion bans can jeopardize women's health and reproductive rights.
Law
fromtime.com
3 months ago

What Are Abortion Shield Laws?

Abortion shield laws protect providers and patients from legal consequences in states with abortion restrictions.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months 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.
Women
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Amanda Zurawski Won't Give Up the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Amanda Zurawski's experience highlights how abortion bans can jeopardize women's health and reproductive rights.
Law
fromtime.com
3 months ago

What Are Abortion Shield Laws?

Abortion shield laws protect providers and patients from legal consequences in states with abortion restrictions.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months 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.
more#reproductive-health
#legislation
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Another Attempt at Banning Abortion Pills Is Coming Out of Texas. The Reasoning Is Truly Twisted.

Texas anti-abortion activists blame abortion pills for harms endured by women rather than acknowledging the impact of strict abortion laws.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Another Attempt at Banning Abortion Pills Is Coming Out of Texas. The Reasoning Is Truly Twisted.

Texas anti-abortion activists blame abortion pills for harms endured by women rather than acknowledging the impact of strict abortion laws.
more#legislation
#poland
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
more#poland
#public-health
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Latest Attack on Abortion Pill Is Based on Project 2025 Propaganda, Critics Say

Concerns arise over mifepristone safety review led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid conflicting scientific opinions.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

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

US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Latest Attack on Abortion Pill Is Based on Project 2025 Propaganda, Critics Say

Concerns arise over mifepristone safety review led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid conflicting scientific opinions.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

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

more#public-health
#womens-health
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Conservatives are trumpeting a new abortion-pill study. One problem: it's bogus | Moira Donegan

Mifepristone, a key abortion pill, empowers women to control their reproductive choices despite ongoing opposition and restrictions.
Women
fromFuturism
1 week ago

A Draconian Abortion Law Is Forcing Doctors to Keep a Pregnant Brain-Dead Woman Alive for Months So She Can Give Birth

Georgia's 'heartbeat law' is keeping a brain-dead woman on life support to force delivery, raising ethical concerns.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

After historic indictment, doctors will keep mailing abortion pills over state lines

The indictment of a physician for mailing abortion medication highlights the heightened risks faced by healthcare providers in states with strict abortion laws.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Conservatives are trumpeting a new abortion-pill study. One problem: it's bogus | Moira Donegan

Mifepristone, a key abortion pill, empowers women to control their reproductive choices despite ongoing opposition and restrictions.
Women
fromFuturism
1 week ago

A Draconian Abortion Law Is Forcing Doctors to Keep a Pregnant Brain-Dead Woman Alive for Months So She Can Give Birth

Georgia's 'heartbeat law' is keeping a brain-dead woman on life support to force delivery, raising ethical concerns.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

After historic indictment, doctors will keep mailing abortion pills over state lines

The indictment of a physician for mailing abortion medication highlights the heightened risks faced by healthcare providers in states with strict abortion laws.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
more#womens-health
#womens-rights
Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

International Women's Day protests demand equal rights and an end to discrimination, sexual violence

Women worldwide protested on International Women's Day, demanding end to inequality and violence, with significant events noted in Turkey and Poland.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months 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.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

International Women's Day protests demand equal rights and an end to discrimination, sexual violence

Women worldwide protested on International Women's Day, demanding end to inequality and violence, with significant events noted in Turkey and Poland.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months 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.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
more#womens-rights
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot

Arkansas passed a bill imposing stricter rules on ballot measures, raising concerns over voter suppression and the ability to gather signatures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Trump administration is defending abortion pill access in court. What?

The Trump administration's request to dismiss the mifepristone lawsuit appears as a defense of the drug, despite the president's history of rolling back abortion rights.
US politics
#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
3 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.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Here Are Trump's Major Moves Affecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare

Trump's administration is anticipated to pursue significant anti-abortion policies, raising concerns among reproductive rights advocates.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Howard Bashman's blog roundup highlights significant essays and reports on legal battles and judicial actions involving Trump, Musk, and abortion rights.
Retirement
fromtime.com
1 month 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
3 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.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Here Are Trump's Major Moves Affecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare

Trump's administration is anticipated to pursue significant anti-abortion policies, raising concerns among reproductive rights advocates.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Howard Bashman's blog roundup highlights significant essays and reports on legal battles and judicial actions involving Trump, Musk, and abortion rights.
Retirement
fromtime.com
1 month 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
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks 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.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 weeks 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
3 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.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks 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.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

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

...Republican lawmakers are pushing a new constitutional amendment to overturn the result voters put in place. The Missouri experiment reflects the lessons that abortion opponents have taken from their heavy losses in past ballot fights.
Right-wing politics
#reproductive-rights
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California woman sues Catholic hospital chain over emergency abortion denial

A woman is suing a Catholic hospital for allegedly refusing life-saving abortion care during her miscarriage.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
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

Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California woman sues Catholic hospital chain over emergency abortion denial

A woman is suing a Catholic hospital for allegedly refusing life-saving abortion care during her miscarriage.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
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

more#reproductive-rights
Paris food
fromeuronews
1 month 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.
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Justice Thomas urges Supreme Court to reconsider free speech rules near abortion clinics

Justice Clarence Thomas criticized the Supreme Court's refusal to review free speech limitations near abortion clinics, indicating his desire to challenge established precedents.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Trump administration moves to let Idaho enforce strict abortion ban

Idaho's strict abortion ban will be fully enforced, exempting most facilities from providing abortions in certain medical emergencies.
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.
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Justice Thomas urges Supreme Court to reconsider free speech rules near abortion clinics

Justice Clarence Thomas criticized the Supreme Court's refusal to review free speech limitations near abortion clinics, indicating his desire to challenge established precedents.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Trump administration moves to let Idaho enforce strict abortion ban

Idaho's strict abortion ban will be fully enforced, exempting most facilities from providing abortions in certain medical emergencies.
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
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Christian right has set the US on the road to Gilead. Without a fight, other nations may follow | Deborah Frances-White

Christian nationalism is significantly influencing US politics, indicating potential threats to rights in other countries.
#healthcare-access
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.
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.
more#healthcare-access
#first-amendment
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.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Alabama Can't Prosecute Those Who Help With Out-of-State Abortions, Judge Rules

Federal judge rules Alabama cannot prosecute for out-of-state abortions
First Amendment rights and the right to travel protected in ruling
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.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Alabama Can't Prosecute Those Who Help With Out-of-State Abortions, Judge Rules

Federal judge rules Alabama cannot prosecute for out-of-state abortions
First Amendment rights and the right to travel protected in ruling
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#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.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election could impact major statewide and national issues, with significant funding from notable billionaires.
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.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election could impact major statewide and national issues, with significant funding from notable billionaires.
more#wisconsin-supreme-court
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months 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
2 months 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.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Actress Natasha Lyonne clarifies remarks after saying 12-year-olds should be able to get abortions

Natasha Lyonne emphasizes the tragic circumstances surrounding young girls' access to abortion in cases of rape, advocating for their autonomy.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 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.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Fact check: JD Vance's free speech claims debunked DW 02/17/2025

US Vice President JD Vance's claims about Scottish law impacting freedom of speech were misleading; private prayer at home is not outlawed.
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