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Texas OB-GYNs Urge Lawmakers: Change Abortion Laws After Reports on Pregnant Women’s Deaths
The group of 111 doctors cited recent ProPublica reporting on two pregnant women who died because doctors did not provide lifesaving care.
Of 10 states with abortion ballot measures, only Florida requires 60 percent support to pass
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and sent abortion back to the states, voters in red and blue states alike have voted to protect abortion rights…
Texas Case Shows Us We’ve Looked at Federal Abortion Law the Wrong Way
The election has focused on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris would sign or veto a federal law. A Texas case shows we’re having the wrong conversation.
New Abortion Ad From Lincoln Project Hits Different. Grab Some Kleenex.
**Updated 10/14/2024 to add a relevant personal experience and additional information/content.**This new ad from Lincoln Project comes after ProPublica reported on the 2 women who died in Georgia…
Abortion Most Important Election Issue For Young Women
Abortion has emerged as the most important issue in the November election for women under 30, according to a survey by KFF — a notable change since late…
Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket and Towels to Woman Denied Abortion, California AG Says
In California, where abortion rights are guaranteed, there’s a loophole. The growth of Catholic hospital systems, which restrict reproductive health care, has left patients with no other option…
Why Harris Talking About Amber Thurman Matters
By talking about the death of Amber Thurman, the vice president shifts how Democrats are talking about the impact of abortion bans.
Biden Issues Executive Order Protecting Emergency Reproductive Health Care—HHS Says it Includes Abortion Services
After President Biden issued an executive order protecting access to reproductive healthcare on Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced guidance to clarify that emergency…
Did a Georgia Hospital Break Federal Law When It Failed to Save Amber Thurman? A Senate Committee Chair Wants Answers.
Thurman died after waiting 20 hours for emergency care under the state’s abortion ban. Sen. Ron Wyden demanded records to review to determine whether the hospital violated the…
‘Preventable’ and ‘predictable’: In Atlanta, Harris addresses deaths tied to Georgia abortion ban
“That story was the personification of the Black maternal health crisis,” Harris campaign co-chair Sen. Laphonza Butler said of Harris’ retelling of Amber Nicole Thurman’s death at a…
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Jasmine Crockett DESTROYS Texas GOP
Texas currently has some of the most regressive and dangerous laws restricting reproductive health in the entire country, and women are dying. TX Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls out…
Texas OB-GYNs Urge Lawmakers: Change Abortion Laws After Reports on Pregnant Women’s Deaths
The group of 111 doctors cited recent ProPublica reporting on two pregnant women who died because doctors did not provide lifesaving care.
18-year-old Pregnant Teenager Died in Texas After Trying to Get Care in 3 Emergency Rooms
It took three ER visits and 20 hours before a hospital admitted Nevaeh Crain, 18, as her condition worsened. Doctors insisted on two ultrasounds to confirm “fetal demise.”…
Of 10 states with abortion ballot measures, only Florida requires 60 percent support to pass
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and sent abortion back to the states, voters in red and blue states alike have voted to protect abortion rights…
Fox Host Buries Trump After Tearing Down His House of Lies
Fox News’ token liberal Jessica Tarlov stunned her fellow ‘The Five’ co-hosts into silence during this brutal takedown of Donald Trump and his performance at a recent Univision…
Texas Case Shows Us We’ve Looked at Federal Abortion Law the Wrong Way
The election has focused on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris would sign or veto a federal law. A Texas case shows we’re having the wrong conversation.
New Abortion Ad From Lincoln Project Hits Different. Grab Some Kleenex.
**Updated 10/14/2024 to add a relevant personal experience and additional information/content.**This new ad from Lincoln Project comes after ProPublica reported on the 2 women who died in Georgia…
Abortion Most Important Election Issue For Young Women
Abortion has emerged as the most important issue in the November election for women under 30, according to a survey by KFF — a notable change since late…
Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket and Towels to Woman Denied Abortion, California AG Says
In California, where abortion rights are guaranteed, there’s a loophole. The growth of Catholic hospital systems, which restrict reproductive health care, has left patients with no other option…
Why Harris Talking About Amber Thurman Matters
By talking about the death of Amber Thurman, the vice president shifts how Democrats are talking about the impact of abortion bans.