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Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
6 days ago

People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans

Pregnant individuals in abortion-ban states face higher death risks, particularly Black women who are disproportionately affected.
fromAdvocate.com
11 months ago
Women in technology

Most Black women don't have access to abortion, and they're going to impact the elections

57% of Black women in the U.S. lack abortion access, with many residing in states like Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The overturn of Roe v. Wade disproportionately affects women of color.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
6 days ago

People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans

Pregnant individuals in abortion-ban states face higher death risks, particularly Black women who are disproportionately affected.
fromAdvocate.com
11 months ago
Women in technology

Most Black women don't have access to abortion, and they're going to impact the elections

57% of Black women in the U.S. lack abortion access, with many residing in states like Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The overturn of Roe v. Wade disproportionately affects women of color.
more#maternal-health
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere

Reproductive rights groups in Alabama quickly resumed their support efforts following a judge's ruling against prosecuting abortion aid.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How a rule imposed by Trump shapes abortion access around the world

The reinstatement of the global gag rule limits access to safe abortions in countries dependent on U.S. funding.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Sterilizations Among Women Rose After Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

The overturning of Roe v. Wade increased tubal sterilizations among women, particularly in states that effectively banned abortion.
fromwww.baltimoresun.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Abortion access under Trump is a question mark'

Maryland's abortion access measures contrast sharply with potential federal restrictions under a Trump administration, revealing a struggle between state rights and federal authority.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Medicine

The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her Life

Denial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.
The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Ahead of second Trump term, California vows 'ironclad' abortion access

California lawmakers are reinforcing reproductive rights amid federal uncertainty as Trump returns, aiming for stronger protections against potential rollbacks.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere

Reproductive rights groups in Alabama quickly resumed their support efforts following a judge's ruling against prosecuting abortion aid.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

How a rule imposed by Trump shapes abortion access around the world

The reinstatement of the global gag rule limits access to safe abortions in countries dependent on U.S. funding.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Sterilizations Among Women Rose After Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

The overturning of Roe v. Wade increased tubal sterilizations among women, particularly in states that effectively banned abortion.
US Elections
fromwww.baltimoresun.com
5 months ago

Abortion access under Trump is a question mark'

Maryland's abortion access measures contrast sharply with potential federal restrictions under a Trump administration, revealing a struggle between state rights and federal authority.
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her Life

Denial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.
The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Ahead of second Trump term, California vows 'ironclad' abortion access

California lawmakers are reinforcing reproductive rights amid federal uncertainty as Trump returns, aiming for stronger protections against potential rollbacks.
more#reproductive-rights
#supreme-court
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | This Is What It Takes to Get an Abortion in America

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly impacted access to abortion, fostering a culture of fear and confusion in affected areas.
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Between lack of access and limited resources: Hispanic women bear the brunt of state abortion bans

Distance to abortion clinics has increased significantly for American women since the Supreme Court's decision, affecting birth rates, especially among Hispanic women.
fromAbove the Law
9 months ago
Law

Watch How That Supreme Court Sausage Gets Made

The Supreme Court's decision in Moyle v. United States didn't provide a resounding victory for bodily autonomy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Law

Justices Seemed Split on Emergency Abortion Access

Supreme Court debates emergency abortions in states with near-total bans, impacting broader abortion access and potential fetal personhood implications.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | This Is What It Takes to Get an Abortion in America

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly impacted access to abortion, fostering a culture of fear and confusion in affected areas.
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Between lack of access and limited resources: Hispanic women bear the brunt of state abortion bans

Distance to abortion clinics has increased significantly for American women since the Supreme Court's decision, affecting birth rates, especially among Hispanic women.
fromAbove the Law
9 months ago
Law

Watch How That Supreme Court Sausage Gets Made

The Supreme Court's decision in Moyle v. United States didn't provide a resounding victory for bodily autonomy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Law

Justices Seemed Split on Emergency Abortion Access

Supreme Court debates emergency abortions in states with near-total bans, impacting broader abortion access and potential fetal personhood implications.
more#supreme-court
#planned-parenthood
Health
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
7 months ago

Abortion clinics and patients are on the move, as state laws keep shifting

Abortion patients are navigating a patchwork of state laws, resulting in increased travel for access amid ongoing restrictions.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Manhattan Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions After 20 Weeks

Planned Parenthood's Manhattan clinic to stop performing abortions after 20 weeks due to financial constraints.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago
Health

From vasectomies to abortion pills, Planned Parenthood sets up mobile clinic near DNC

The article emphasizes the importance of accessible reproductive health care, illustrated by Luis Ayala's vasectomy experience at a Planned Parenthood clinic during the Democratic convention.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former Planned Parenthood president, women's rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67

Cecile Richards, a pivotal figure in women's rights and abortion access, passed away at 67, leaving behind a significant legacy in advocacy.
Health
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
7 months ago

Abortion clinics and patients are on the move, as state laws keep shifting

Abortion patients are navigating a patchwork of state laws, resulting in increased travel for access amid ongoing restrictions.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Manhattan Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions After 20 Weeks

Planned Parenthood's Manhattan clinic to stop performing abortions after 20 weeks due to financial constraints.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago
Health

From vasectomies to abortion pills, Planned Parenthood sets up mobile clinic near DNC

The article emphasizes the importance of accessible reproductive health care, illustrated by Luis Ayala's vasectomy experience at a Planned Parenthood clinic during the Democratic convention.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former Planned Parenthood president, women's rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67

Cecile Richards, a pivotal figure in women's rights and abortion access, passed away at 67, leaving behind a significant legacy in advocacy.
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Miscellaneous
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump commits to protecting abortion pill access

Trump commits to maintaining FDA access to abortion pills during his presidency, diverging from the anti-abortion agenda of some of his allies.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study Finds

Access to hospital-based maternity care is declining, exacerbating the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S.
fromKqed
4 months ago
Health

Where to Find Financial Aid for Abortion in California | KQED

Abortion services are now covered without co-payment or cost-sharing for many Californians due to the Abortion Accessibility Act of 2023.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

The election of Donald Trump has led to a surge in requests for telehealth abortion services.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

DeSantis keeps the 'Florida brand' going with defeat of marijuana, abortion amendments

Ron DeSantis strengthened his political clout by successfully defeating two popular ballot measures: recreational marijuana and expanded abortion access.
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Health

Hurricanes Made It Even Harder to Access Abortion in a Region Rife With Bans

Hurricane impacts are exacerbating abortion access challenges in the South due to extreme weather and restrictive state laws.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
7 months ago

Austin plans to move forward with abortion travel fund, officials say - Austin Monitor

Austin is proceeding with its Reproductive Justice Fund to assist individuals seeking out-of-state abortions despite a legal challenge.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Medicine

Not expecting: pregnancy after getting tubes tied' is surprisingly common

Pregnancy after tubal ligation is more common than previously thought, with 3-5% reporting pregnancies post-surgery.
Health
fromFast Company
8 months ago

More women got abortions right after Roe v. Wade was overturned, survey finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade due to expanded access in Democratic-controlled states.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Iowa's 6-Week Abortion Ban Is Set to Take Effect on Monday

Iowa's six-week abortion ban is set to take effect, reflecting a changing landscape of abortion access in the Midwest.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

America braced as supreme court to hand down rulings on raft of key issues

The US Supreme Court faces politically charged decisions that could reshape American public life, including cases involving Trump's prosecution, abortion access, gun laws, and social media regulation.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 year ago

Saying he was too nice in his first term, Trump plots an aggressive second chance

Trump outlines controversial policies if re-elected, including mass deportations and attacking political foes.
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