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Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 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
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How "Dobbs" Unleashed a Breathtaking Disregard for Human Rights

Georgia's abortion ban has led to the tragic abuse of women's rights, exemplified by Adriana Smith's case.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

GOP Budget Puts at Least 200 Planned Parenthood Clinics Nationwide at Risk

Proposed funding cuts to Planned Parenthood could severely limit access to reproductive health services across the U.S.
The Republican-led bill aims to eliminate federal funding specifically targeted at Planned Parenthood.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

The FACE Act was enacted to protect reproductive health clinics here's why its history matters today

Donald Trump's pardons for anti-abortion activists reflect a shifting legal environment around reproductive health protests post-Roe v. Wade.
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Her miscarriage showed the limits of California's abortion protections. Where you live matters

Nusslock's case underscores ongoing challenges to abortion rights and access to reproductive healthcare in California post-Roe v. Wade.
Disputes reflect significant geographic disparities in access to reproductive health care in California.
Law
fromTruthout
3 months 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.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 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
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How "Dobbs" Unleashed a Breathtaking Disregard for Human Rights

Georgia's abortion ban has led to the tragic abuse of women's rights, exemplified by Adriana Smith's case.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

GOP Budget Puts at Least 200 Planned Parenthood Clinics Nationwide at Risk

Proposed funding cuts to Planned Parenthood could severely limit access to reproductive health services across the U.S.
The Republican-led bill aims to eliminate federal funding specifically targeted at Planned Parenthood.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

The FACE Act was enacted to protect reproductive health clinics here's why its history matters today

Donald Trump's pardons for anti-abortion activists reflect a shifting legal environment around reproductive health protests post-Roe v. Wade.
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Her miscarriage showed the limits of California's abortion protections. Where you live matters

Nusslock's case underscores ongoing challenges to abortion rights and access to reproductive healthcare in California post-Roe v. Wade.
Disputes reflect significant geographic disparities in access to reproductive health care in California.
Law
fromTruthout
3 months 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.
more#reproductive-health
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Unexpected Triumph That Followed the Overturning of "Roe"

Despite the tragedy of lost access to abortion, there has been an unexpected increase in accessibility and affordability in some regions post-Dobbs.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Unexpected Triumph That Followed the Overturning of "Roe"

Despite the tragedy of lost access to abortion, there has been an unexpected increase in accessibility and affordability in some regions post-Dobbs.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
more#supreme-court
#healthcare-policy
Retirement
fromtime.com
2 months 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.
Retirement
fromtime.com
2 months 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#healthcare-policy
#reproductive-justice
Law
fromTruthout
2 months 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.
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6 days ago
Right-wing politics

Lupe M. Rodriguez, executive director of the Latina Institute: The separation of immigrant families is a violation of reproductive rights'

Law
fromTruthout
2 months 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago
Right-wing politics

Lupe M. Rodriguez, executive director of the Latina Institute: The separation of immigrant families is a violation of reproductive rights'

more#reproductive-justice
#roe-v-wade
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Women and men diverge more than ever on support for abortion rights, poll shows

Significant gender divide in abortion rights views, with 61% of women pro-choice compared to 41% of men.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Women and men diverge more than ever on support for abortion rights, poll shows

Significant gender divide in abortion rights views, with 61% of women pro-choice compared to 41% of men.
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#reproductive-rights
Women
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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

Women
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
#legal-reform
France news
fromThe Local France
3 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.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 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.
more#legal-reform
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fewer than half of young men believe abortion should be legal, poll finds

The Ipsos poll indicates alarming trends among young men’s views on abortion, with only 46% supporting legality in all or most cases, reflecting a significant cultural shift.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Live updates: Manhunt continues for suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

"Gov. Tim Walz remarked that the shootings appeared to be an act of targeted political violence, highlighting the increasing risks faced by lawmakers who advocate for contentious issues."
US news
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Florida Republicans Came Up With a New Lie About History to Support Extreme Abortion Bans

The architects of State v. Uthmeier want to make it impossible for minors to ever get an abortion without parental approval—or potentially for any Floridian to get an abortion at all.
Parenting
#legislation
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
1 month 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
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#mifepristone
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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#womens-health
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
#healthcare
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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
more#healthcare
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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
1 month 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
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump and Canadian PM to meet today. And, the best Met Gala looks

Trump and Carney meet as US-Canada relations strain over tariffs and Canada's election.
The Justice Department seeks to dismiss a significant abortion rights case.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
Women in technology
fromPoynter
1 month 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
2 months 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.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months 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
Paris food
fromeuronews
2 months 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months 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.
#wisconsin-supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months 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
2 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
2 months 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
3 months 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
3 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
3 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.
Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 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.
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