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1 day ago
US politics

Democrat Running on Abortion and I.V.F. Access Wins Special Election in Alabama

Reproductive rights remain politically potent
Democrats leverage abortion rights for wins
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Joe Biden Stares Down Supreme Court As He Quotes Dobbs Back At Them

Abortion and the Supreme Court were key topics in Biden's State of the Union address.
The Court is being criticized for its abortion decisions and the Alabama Supreme Court decision.
Truthout
3 weeks ago
France politics

France Becomes First Country to Enshrine Explicit Right to Abortion in Its Constitution

Abortion right included in French constitution
Further restrictions remain possible in France
time.com
3 weeks ago
France politics

France Is Voting to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Its Constitution After U.S. Rollback

France aims to be the first to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution
Legislation gaining broad political support in France
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules New Abortion Bans Unconstitutional

Oklahoma's Supreme Court said on Wednesday that two laws passed last year that ban most abortions are unconstitutional.But the ruling does not affect a law passed in 1910 which still prohibits most abortions in the state, unless they are necessary to save the life of the mother.The laws that were struck down by the court were civil laws that had relied on suits from private citizens to enforce them.
time.com
9 months ago
Wellness

Nevada's Republican Governor Approves Abortion Protections

CARSON CITY Nevada's Joe Lombardo on Tuesday became one of the first Republican governors to enshrine protections for out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers, adding the western swing state to the list of those passing new laws to solidify their status as safe havens for abortion patients.
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Music
Pitchfork
2 days ago
Music

Faye Webster, David Byrne, the War on Drugs, and More Contribute to New Abortion Access Benefit Compilation

Compilation to benefit independent abortion providers
Features artists like Faye Webster, David Byrne, and The War on Drugs
Consequence
6 days ago
Music

Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS (spilled) has arrived, alongside "Obsessed" music video

Olivia Rodrigo releases GUTS (spilled) deluxe edition with new song and music video.
The new music video for 'Obsessed' features exes at an award show.
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PortlandTribune.com
1 day ago
Public health

With abortion access making headlines nationwide, Oregon Health Authority launches abortion-access website

Oregon Health Authority launched a website on reproductive rights
Designed to provide easier access to abortion care information in Oregon
NY Carib News
1 month ago
Medicine

NYC- Mayor Adams Enshrines Abortion Care Rights In NYC

New York City is enshrining its commitment to reproductive rights by releasing the Sexual and Reproductive Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights defines health as inclusive of access to sexual health care, birth control, gender-affirming health care, and abortion services.
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The Future of Abortion in Florida Will Be Determined by State Supreme Court

The fate of abortion access in Florida is being decided by the state Supreme Court.
The court is considering two cases: one regarding the right to vote on a measure protecting the right to abortion, and another challenging Florida's 15-week ban.
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Courts in 3 states will hear cases about abortion access this week

The state Supreme Courts in the Mountain West region will be hearing arguments in cases that will determine abortion access in the area.
The Arizona Supreme Court will reconsider a ruling that determined which of two conflicting abortion laws in the state should be enforced.
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3 months ago
Law

Supreme Courts in 3 states will hear cases about abortion access this week

The state Supreme Courts in the Mountain West region will be hearing arguments in cases that will determine abortion access in the area.
The Arizona Supreme Court will reconsider a ruling that determined which of two conflicting abortion laws in the state should be enforced.
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Media industry

Abortion Is Back in Front of the Supreme Court, and a Baltimore Bridge Collapses

NY Times Audio app offers news in about five minutes
Supreme Court to decide on abortion pill availability
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2 days ago
Law

What is the Comstock Act?

The Comstock Act from the 19th century is being used to restrict the mailing of abortion pills.
Judge Kacsmaryk's interpretation of the Comstock Act conflicts with other legal opinions.
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1 week ago
Law

Despite bans in some states, more than a million abortions were provided in 2023

Over a million abortions were provided in the U.S. in 2023, the highest number in over a decade.
Medication abortions rose to 63% of all abortions in 2023, up from 53% in 2020.
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1 month ago
Law

Trying To Protect Access To IVF : Consider This from NPR

Sen. Duckworth introduced a bill to protect IVF after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos.
The ruling has sparked intense backlash from both Republicans and Democrats, leading to discussions surrounding reproductive rights.
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Alabama Declares Frozen Embryos Are Children, Creating Nightmare Rule Against Perpetuities Hypo

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered alive under Alabama law.
The court's ruling has the potential to impact in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures and future reproductive rights.
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1 month ago
Law

Pennsylvania high court revives a case challenging Medicaid limits for abortions

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court must hear a challenge to the constitutionality of a law limiting Medicaid funding for abortions.
The decision raises hope that the state Supreme Court could eventually find a right to abortion in Pennsylvania's constitution.
Jezebel
3 months ago
Law

Abortion Access Will, Once Again, Be Decided by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear a case about the abortion pill, mifepristone, with a ruling expected in June 2024.
The case challenges the FDA's approval of mifepristone and its prescribing regulations via telemedicine and beyond 7 weeks of pregnancy.
Creative Bloq
3 days ago
Graphic design

Clever illustration has a powerful message

Women in UK could face prosecution for abortion; Dame Diana Johnson MP's amendment aims to eliminate criminal investigation for ending pregnancies.
MSI Reproductive Choices partners with Uncommon Creative Studio for impactful campaign to support global reproductive choice.
www.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago
Health

The Supreme Court's mifepristone decision could make abortions harder to access and challenge the FDA's authority to regulate all drugs and devices

Potential impact of Supreme Court case on abortion access and FDA authority
Implications of limiting FDA's regulatory authority on healthcare products
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1 week ago
Health

Standard pregnancy care is now dangerously disrupted in Louisiana, report reveals

Louisiana's abortion ban has led to severe penalties for doctors, impacting their practices and causing fear among them.
The abortion ban in Louisiana is resulting in pregnant women being denied timely medical care, increasing health risks and complications.
Truthout
1 month ago
Health

Internal Debates Divide a Hospital's Abortion Committee in Tennessee

Doctors face challenges in navigating strict abortion laws.
Activists protest for reproductive rights.
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10 months ago
Health

More women sue Texas saying the state's anti-abortion laws harmed them

In March 2023, five women and two doctors sued the state of Texas over its abortion bans, saying they were putting patients at risk.Eight additional plaintiffs have joined the lawsuit as of May 22. Sarah McCammon/NPR Eight more women are joining a lawsuit against the state of Texas, saying the state's abortion bans put their health or lives at risk while facing pregnancy-related medical emergencies.
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1 year ago
Health

5 Texas women denied abortions sue the state, saying the bans put them in danger

Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, speaks near the Texas Capitol in Austin during an event to announce that her group is suing the state on behalf of five women and two doctors.Sarah McCammon/NPR AUSTIN Five women who were denied abortions under Texas law while facing medical crises are suing the state, asking a judge to clarify exceptions to the laws.
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1 year ago
Health

Kentucky high court upholds state abortion bans while case continues

Protester outside the Kentucky Supreme Court chambers rally in favor of abortion rights as the Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments whether to temporarily pause the state's abortion ban in Frankfort, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.Timothy D. Easley/AP The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled the state's near-total bans on abortion will remain in place while a lawsuit over the matter continues.
www.aljazeera.com
6 days ago
Women

The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere

Women's reproductive rights are being restricted in the US, setting a concerning precedent globally.
US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, leading to severe abortion restrictions in multiple states.
Cbsnews
6 days ago
Women

Women in New York can now buy birth control without a prescription, Hochul announces

New York guarantees birth control access without a doctor's visit.
Lawmakers focus on protecting reproductive rights for women.
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Women

The green tide arrives in Ecuador: A new movement demands the decriminalization of abortion at the Constitutional Court

Decriminalizing abortion movement in Latin America is growing.
Organizations in Ecuador are filing a lawsuit to decriminalize abortion.
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Women

Republican Officials Openly Insult Women Nearly Killed by Abortion Bans

Pregnant people are viewed as obstacles to privileging fetal life in anti-abortion efforts.
The denial of basic maternal health care and treatment is resulting in the death of pregnant women.
The Nation
3 months ago
Women

We Have Mounting Proof That Cruel Men Control Women's Bodies in Red States

The suffering of two women in Texas and Ohio highlights the grim future for women in those states.
The author grapples with the distressing reality of abortion restrictions and compares it to the fictional world of The Handmaid's Tale.
Intelligencer
1 week ago
NYC politics

New Yorkers Can Now Buy Birth Control Without a Prescription

New Yorkers can now purchase birth control without a prescription.
Contraception medication covered by insurance and available at pharmacies in New York.
Secret NYC
1 week ago
Public health

You Can Now Get Birth Control Over The Counter In NY Pharmacies

New Yorkers can now get birth control over the counter without a prescription at NY pharmacies.
The order allows pharmacists to provide a year's supply of three different types of hormonal birth control.
BKReader
1 week ago
NYC politics

NY Pharmacies Can Sell Birth Control Without a Prescription

New York allows pharmacists to dispense birth control without a prescription
Out-of-state visitors can also purchase birth control in New York.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Man tried to set fire to prospective Danville abortion clinic: feds

An Illinois man allegedly attempted to set fire to a prospective abortion clinic in Danville before ramming his car into the building entrance, according to federal authorities.The property has been at the center of a dispute over reproductive rights in this east-central Illinois community, which passed an ordinance earlier this month to try and curb abortion access by banning the mailing and shipping of abortion pills.
LGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
LGBT

Maryland passes bill protecting gender-affirming care access for trans people on Medicaid

Maryland just passed a bill requiring the state's Medicaid program to pay for gender-affirming care in a "nondiscriminatory" manner "consistent with current clinical standards."Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed S.B. 460 Wednesday, one of over 100 measures signed at the same ceremony that dealt with wide-ranging issues, including reproductive health care, mental health, and cannabis.
amNewYork
1 year ago
Brooklyn

State legislature passes Equal Rights Amendment for second time, moving NY closer to codifying abortion rights | amNewYork

New York moved one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its state constitution Tuesday when both chambers of the state legislature passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) for the second time.The amendment was first passed by the state legislature during a special session convened by Governor Kathy Hochul last June in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, essentially kicking decisions over the legality of abortion back to individual states.
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1 week ago
New York City

Birth Control to Be Sold Over the Counter in New York Pharmacies

New Yorkers can get hormonal birth control from pharmacies without a prescription.
NY aims to remove barriers to contraception access and safeguard reproductive freedoms.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

Can New Jersey's New Festival Top Coachella or SXSW? It Thinks So.

Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey, along with the first lady, Tammy Murphy, had a vision: A new performance festival in their home state that could rival South by Southwest in Texas or Bonnaroo in Tennessee.And they had a plan to distinguish it.Austin and Nashville are great towns, the governor said, referring to two famous arts hubs that are connected to notable festivals.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

The Hopes Of The Dobbs Majority 'Will Not Be Realized'

Reproductive freedom issues likely to resurface in court
Concerns about the Dobbs case's decision on abortion rights
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
Women

How important is abortion in the 2024 elections? To these groups, it's crucial

Abortion is a crucial issue for voters, especially black women and those in states with restricted access.
Majority of Americans, regardless of party, support laws protecting abortion rights.
www.france24.com
2 weeks ago
France politics

Macron to seal right to abortion into French constitution on International Women's Day

France's President Macron overseeing abortion becoming a constitutional right in a historic move.
The French Parliament approved a constitutional amendment to make terminating a pregnancy a 'guaranteed freedom'.
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Vice president brings abortion rights tour to California as Democrats fight for House control

Vice President Kamala Harris brings her abortion rights tour to California, rallying voters to remain vigilant on the issue.
Democrats are concerned that Republicans could enact a federal ban on abortion if they take control of Congress on election day.
HuffPost
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Campaign Readies Abortion Rights Blitz Against Trump

President Biden and Vice President Harris are focusing their re-election campaign on abortion rights.
Biden is convening a task force on reproductive rights and planning campaign stops in Wisconsin and Virginia.
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Law

US Supreme Court agrees to rule on mifepristone abortion pill restrictions

The Supreme Court has agreed to rule on restrictions imposed on the abortion pill, mifepristone, in a significant abortion case.
The lower court ruling restricting access to mifepristone has been on hold and will now be decided by the conservative-dominated Supreme Court.
Axios
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Minnesota abortion clinic in historic first

Reproductive rights is a key issue for the Biden-Harris campaign in the 2024 election.
Harris plays a critical role in rallying support from Black, Hispanic, and young voters for the Democratic ticket.
MedCity News
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

4 Healthcare Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden addressed healthcare issues including reproductive rights, prescription drug costs
Advocated for reversing bans on reproductive rights and implementing measures to lower prescription drug costs
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Key moments from Biden's 2024 State of the Union address you may have missed

Biden highlights support for Ukraine
Focus on reproductive rights and commitment to Roe v. Wade
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Advocates in Nevada Want to Get Abortion Rights on the 2024 Ballot

Urgency of protecting reproductive rights in Nevada
Initiative to amend the state's constitution for abortion rights
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Western Reproductive Rights Organizations Are Failing Palestinians

Reproductive rights nonprofits in the U.S. are being criticized for a lack of response to the reproductive healthcare crisis in Palestine.
The healthcare system in Gaza is severely impacted by Israel's bombardment, leading to lack of access and resources for reproductive care.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The Truce review: deep dive on Democrats' dynamics and divisions

Joe Biden's popularity is low, and the Democratic Party is experiencing internal tensions.
Efforts to gut reproductive rights and Biden's age are major concerns for his presidency.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Four Reasons to Protect the Internet this International Women's Day

The fight for reproductive privacy intersects with broader digital rights issues
Governments restrict internet access to suppress dissent
euronews
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Why it's urgent that we fight for reproductive rights in Europe

Reproductive rights are increasingly under threat globally.
Legislation around abortion can have significant consequences for women and their families.
HuffPost
3 weeks ago
Parenting

If You Know A Kid About To Go To College In A State With Abortion Restrictions, Read This

Reproductive rights challenges in conservative states
Impact of abortion bans on college students' health care planning
HuffPost
1 month ago
Parenting

What Fertility Doctors Wish You Understood About IVF

Embryos ruled as 'unborn life' by Alabama Supreme Court
Effects of the ruling on IVF services in Alabama
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Parenting

Moms Who Love Their Kids But Regret Giving Birth Share Why, And It Shows The Reality Of Motherhood In The US

Reproductive rights shifts have sparked conversations about the realities and support systems of motherhood.
Women on Reddit shared their experiences of regretting giving birth, highlighting the need for better support structures for parents.
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California governor launches ads to fight abortion travel bans

California Gov. Gavin Newsom launches campaign against out-of-state abortion bans
Several Republican-controlled states proposing restrictive abortion laws
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

In Bay Area, Biden vows to restore abortion access amid legal uncertainty about fertility treatments

President Biden emphasized reproductive rights at a fundraiser after Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos.
The Alabama Supreme Court decision on embryos has raised concerns about reproductive health access and sparked ethical debates.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Sister Dana sez, "It's time to celebrate BLACK HISTORY MONTH..." - San Francisco Bay Times

Black History Month is an annual observance in the U.S. that has received official recognition from governments in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the U.K.
Black 2 San Francisco (B2SF) initiative aims to bring Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) programming to San Francisco.
Vice President Kamala Harris is advocating for reproductive freedoms and defending women's right to choose an abortion on her nationwide tour.
The Atlantic
2 months ago
US news

Trump Gets One Step Closer

Watch the full episode of Washington Week With The Atlantic, January 26, 2024
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Supreme Courts in 3 states will hear cases about abortion access this week

The state Supreme Courts in the Mountain West region will be hearing arguments in cases that will determine abortion access in the area.
The Arizona Supreme Court will reconsider a ruling that determined which of two conflicting abortion laws in the state should be enforced.
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Women

Study: There have been 65,000 pregnancies from rape in anti-abortion states

The Supreme Court's decision to cease upholding the right to legal abortion has created abortion deserts in certain areas of the United States.
A new study estimates that there have been over 64,000 pregnancies resulting from rape in states that have banned abortion.
Slate Magazine
3 months ago
Law

The Supreme Court Just Took on Abortion Again. It Won't End Well.

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider a challenge to access to mifepristone, the first drug used in medication abortion.
The outcome of this case could potentially leave open the possibility for a future Republican president to ban abortion nationwide without enacting new laws.
New York Post
4 months ago
Health

Overturning of Roe v. Wade led to 32,000 additional births, study finds

The Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade has led to the birth of approximately 32,000 babies in states with abortion restrictions.
The increase in births is seen as a significant transformation in U.S. abortion access.
Some view the increase in births as a positive outcome of pro-life policies, while others are concerned about the impact on women's reproductive rights.
The Atlantic
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Biden Campaign's New Abortion Messaging

President Biden is focusing on reproductive rights as a talking point to take on Donald Trump in a general election.
Biden's campaign will likely frame the loss of abortion rights in some parts of the country as Trump's fault.
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Education

The One Ron DeSantis Idea Blue-State Colleges Might Consider Trying

Florida governor offers in-state tuition to Jewish students in response to rise in antisemitism on campuses
Blue-state universities could offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students seeking refuge from abortion bans
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

"Unhinged and Extreme": New Bill in Florida Would Enact Near-Total Abortion Ban

Florida state Rep. David Borrero introduced a bill that seeks to implement a near-total abortion ban in the state and classify performing an abortion as a felony.
The bill defines a 'person' as including an unborn child from the moment of fertilization, granting fetuses constitutional rights.
Critics are concerned that the bill would also ban the manufacturing, selling, or mailing of abortion pills if they are likely to be used in Florida.
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Law

Under proposed agreement, state would drop enforcement of law aimed at deterring deceptive anti-abortion practices

Illinois would drop enforcement of a new law aimed at deterring deceptive practices by anti-abortion pregnancy centers under a proposed agreement.
The agreement would make a federal judge's decision to permanently block the law from being enforced.
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
Law

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.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

Capital Jewish Museum: 5 Reasons to Be Excited

The Capital Jewish Museum- set to open June 9 at Third and F streets, Northwest-will finally fill a hole in Washington's cultural life."We're really the only region with a major Jewish population that hasn't been telling its own story," says executive director Ivy Barsky.Here are five reasons we're excited about the project.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Op-ed: Women's rights 50 years after the first ERA debate

Betty Friedan was just a fiery radical with a bad temper.It's convenient to believe this.But at a moment when many of the rights for women she gained are being overturned, it's time to reconsider common wisdom about her character.Friedan, a towering figure in the women's movement who died in 2006, wrote the 1963 groundbreaking book "The Feminine Mystique" and co-founded the National Organization for Women and the National Women's Political Caucus.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Letters: Lin Brehmer was a rare person and friend

"He was fussy when it came to words which he buffed and buffed again, and afterward refined.Meaning mattered....He thought the best of people until he could no longer.(He) was the kind of man you like to believe exists and rarely meet."That's from a biography of Samuel Adams.It sounds like Adams and Lin Brehmer were cut from the same cloth.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Maryland governor signs bills protecting abortion rights and gender-affirming care

Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore signed bills into law Wednesday that enshrine abortion rights and protect gender-affirming care.In our state, no one should ever have to justify their humanity, Moore said at the signing.In our state, no one should have to justify their own humanness.The governor's approval comes as some Democratic-led states have enacted similar protections, while several state legislatures with a GOP majority have moved in the opposite direction to pass near-total bans on abortion and gender-affirming care for minors.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

First on CNN: Kamala Harris to make first trip to Iowa since becoming vice president

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday will make her first trip to Iowa since taking office for an abortion rights event, a White House official told CNN.Harris will travel to Des Moines to convene a roundtable with local leaders about the fight to protect reproductive rights.The last-minute, high-profile trip comes after flurry of activity from Republicans presidential hopefuls who've descended on the early caucus state, like former President and current candidate Donald Trump and potential 2024 GOP candidate Ron DeSantis.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Former US Rep. Patricia Schroeder dies at 82

Former US Rep. Patricia Schroeder of Colorado, a longtime Democratic congresswoman who championed women's rights, has died.She was 82.Schroeder died Monday night in a hospital in Celebration, Florida, surrounded by her family, her daughter, Jamie Cornish, confirmed to CNN.The cause was complications from a stroke, Cornish said.
time.com
1 year ago
US politics

Even Religious Americans Favor Abortion Rights Post-Dobbs

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME's politics newsletter.Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox.For a stretch from late June until mid-August of last year, South Carolina residents were banned from seeking abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.The state supreme court stepped in with a ruling that said the 2021 ban ran afoul of the state constitution, and, since then, abortion has been legal in South Carolina until 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Poll: 7 in 10 Americans Dissatisfied With Current Abortion Policies

Three in four respondents who were dissatisfied said it was because new abortion policies were too restrictive.People march to the White House during the annual National Women's March on January 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images New polling from Gallup shows that more Americans are dissatisfied with abortion policies in the U.S. than ever before in the 23 years the organization has collected data on the topic.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Interfaith Medical Center clinic granted $20k to fund free contraceptive care program * Brooklyn Paper

The Bishop Orris G. Walker, Jr. Family Health Center at Interfaith Medical Center has received a grant of $20,000 from the Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation to fund the clinic's free contraceptive care program.Dr. Gwendolyn Lewis, the center's chief nursing officer and senior vice president of patient care services, founded the program in 2016, which originally received funding from the New York City Dept. of Health and Public Health Solutions to purchase contraceptives and partner with public and charter schools to educate local youth on her center's contraceptive care options.
KQED
1 year ago
Healthcare

Post-Roe | CalEPA Secretary Yana Garcia | KQED

A move to stop selling abortion pills by Walgreens has led California to cut ties with the pharmaceutical giant.We check in with Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert, reporter for Insider, on the latest fight surrounding reproductive rights.CalEPA Secretary Yana Garcia Plus, the California Environmental Protection Agency often leads policies that are ahead of the nation in the fight against climate change.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Michigan Legislature Passes Bill Repealing Parts of 1931 Anti-Abortion Law

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign the bill into law later this month.Pro-choice supporters gather outside the Michigan State Capitol during a "Restore Roe" rally in Lansing, Michigan, on September 7, 2022.Jeff Kowalsky / AFP via Getty Images Both houses of the Michigan state legislature have passed a measure that repeals portions of a 1931 anti-abortion law that dealt with the use and distribution of abortion medication.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Public health

Shockingly dangerous': WHO raises alarm on pregnancy risks

UN health agency says one woman dies every two minutes during pregnancy or childbirth mostly from treatable conditions.The World Health Organization (WHO) says one woman dies every two minutes during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest data, with too few countries in the world managing to substantially reduce maternal death rates since 2016.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

5 Texas Women Sue State, Saying Abortion Ban Nearly Killed Them

"Because of the law, I very nearly died," one of the women in the lawsuit said.A police officer secures the gate at the State Capitol as abortion rights demonstrators march nearby in Austin, Texas, on June 25, 2022.Suzanne Cordeiro / AFP via Getty Images Five women in Texas are suing the state over its abortion laws, alleging that they were denied the ability to legally obtain the procedure even when their pregnancies presented a grave risk to their lives.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France news

Macron says will put right to abortion in French constitution in coming months'

Issued on: 08/03/2023 - 18:55 French president Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a ceremony in tribute to late French feminist figure Gisele Halimi at Paris' courthouse, on March 8, 2023.Michel Euler, AFP French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday his government would put forward a draft law enshrining abortion rights in the French constitution within months.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

France is very sexist' watchdog body says, sounding alarm

Five years into the MeToo movement, French society remains very sexist in all of its spheres, a government-established equality watchdog said in a report that also sounded the alarm about double-digit rates of sexual violence reported by women.The High Council for Equality between Women and Men called for a national emergency plan to combat what it described as the massive, violent and sometimes lethal consequences of sexism against women.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Newsom says California will cut ties with Walgreens over abortion pill access

In an attempt to counter GOP efforts to limit reproductive rights, Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company's decision to stop selling abortion medication in 20 Republican states."California won't be doing business with Walgreens - or any company that cowers to the extremists and puts women's lives at risk," Newsom tweeted Monday.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Europe news

Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws

Spain's Equality Minister Irene Montero looks down during a press conference in Madrid on Jan. 27.Spain's parliament passed laws on Thursday expanding abortion and transgender rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe entitling workers to paid menstrual leave.Manu Fernandez/AP MADRID The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved legislation expanding abortion and transgender rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe that will entitle workers to paid menstrual leave.
Washington Post
1 year ago
France politics

France is "very sexist," watchdog body says, sounding alarm

PARIS - Five years into the #MeToo movement, French society "remains very sexist in all of its spheres," a government-created equality watchdog said in an annual report Monday that also sounded the alarm about double-digit rates of sexual violence reported by women.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France politics

France still 'very sexist', watchdog says, as women report widespread violence

Five years into the #MeToo movement, French society "remains very sexist in all of its spheres, a government-created equality watchdog said in an annual report released on January 23, 2023.FRANCE 24 screengrab Five years into the #MeToo movement, French society "remains very sexist in all of its spheres, a government-created equality watchdog said in an annual report Monday that also sounded the alarm about double-digit rates of sexual violence reported by women.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
France politics

France remains very sexist': Watchdog sounds alarm

The country's equality council warns of high rates of sexual violence, says young generations worst affected.Five years into the #MeToo movement, French society remains very sexist in all of its spheres, a government-created equality watchdog says in its annual report.The High Council for Equality between Women and Men also sounded the alarm on high rates of sexual violence reported by women as it called on Monday for a national emergency plan to combat the massive, violent and sometimes lethal consequences of sexism.
www.commondreams.org
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

State Senate Panel Rejects Right-Winger for New York's Chief Judge

Progressive lawmakers and rights advocates in New York celebrated Wednesday after the state Senate Judiciary Committee voted against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's nominee to serve as the state's top judge, Justice Hector LaSalle whose rulings regarding abortion rights, labor, and criminal justice made his nomination an absolute disaster, according to one critic.
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