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Self-Managed Abortions Increased Since Fall Of Roe vs. Wade
The percentage of people who say they’ve tried to end a pregnancy without medical assistance increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.
Abortion ballot organizer says Montanans should not take reproductive rights for granted
Montana joins nine other states who this November will vote on whether to explicitly protect the right to terminate a pregnancy in their state’s constitution.
After conservative criticism, Trump said he is a “no” on Florida’s abortion rights ballot measure
The move comes after anti-abortion leaders criticized Trump for calling the ban too short. When asked by reporters how he would vote, he said 6 weeks is too…
Since Fall of ‘Roe,’ Self-Managed Abortions Have Increased
The percentage of people who say they’ve tried to end a pregnancy without medical assistance increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Texas Sends Millions to Crisis Pregnancy Centers. It’s Meant to Help Needy Families, But No One Knows if It Works.
Now that abortion is largely illegal in Texas, lawmakers say they have shifted the purpose of the program, and its millions of dollars, to supporting families affected by…
The Vagina Privacy Network: Digital Privacy For Your Private Parts
Your body is your business — and no one else’s. And it’s your right to access the information you need to make choices about your body and your…
A rant on abortion bans, “heartbeat bills” and Trump. Plus: Planned Parenthood now reducing stress for patients with abortion doulas.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade, and subsequent abortion bans, was a turning point for the reproductive health community, and the public at large.
Abortion
6-Year-Old Boy Loses Mother Because Of Reproductive Healthcare Ban In Georgia
At least two women in Georgia died after they couldn’t access legal abortions and timely medical care in their state, ProPublica has found. This is one of their…
The Last Ditch Efforts To Stop Abortion Ballot Measures
This week, courts in Missouri and Nebraska shut down last-ditch attempts to keep abortion from the ballot and the ACLU sued a Florida agency over a taxpayer-funded marketing…
Kamala Harris’ message to women on ‘freedom’ helps explain why Black and white Christians are deeply divided over support for Donald Trump
By centering “freedom” in her campaign, Harris invoked a key element of Black identity and spirituality rooted in the historic struggle for liberation by formerly enslaved people.
‘Unhinged and Undemocratic’: Florida Cops Question Abortion Petition Signers
Election police question citizens who signed a petition.”This is what state-authorized election interference looks like,” said the ACLU of Florida.
Self-Managed Abortions Increased Since Fall Of Roe vs. Wade
The percentage of people who say they’ve tried to end a pregnancy without medical assistance increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.
Abortion ballot organizer says Montanans should not take reproductive rights for granted
Montana joins nine other states who this November will vote on whether to explicitly protect the right to terminate a pregnancy in their state’s constitution.
After conservative criticism, Trump said he is a “no” on Florida’s abortion rights ballot measure
The move comes after anti-abortion leaders criticized Trump for calling the ban too short. When asked by reporters how he would vote, he said 6 weeks is too…
This Key Swing State Will Have Abortion Access On The Ballot In November
Arizona voters will vote on the Arizona for Abortion Access Act. Voters coming out to vote for that are going to carry Harris to victory!
Georgia lawmaker says newly approved test could identify moms at risk for pregnancy-related death
A recently approved biomarker test can help pinpoint which patients are at highest risk for preeclampsia, which is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Georgia.
Texas Hospitals Refused To Treat Eptopic Pregnancies In 2 Women
The women filed complaints against the hospitals, citing federal law that says hospitals must provide abortions in medical emergencies.
