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1 week ago

New Texas law aims to save lives by clarifying the state abortion ban. Will it work?

Texas's Life of the Mother Act clarifies when doctors can perform abortions in emergencies amid strict abortion laws.
US politics
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

New York clerk again refuses to enforce Texas judgment against doctor who provided abortion pills

New York county clerk refuses to file a Texas civil judgment against a doctor for prescribing abortion pills, citing state shield laws.
fromAP News
2 weeks ago

New York clerk again refuses to enforce Texas judgment against doctor who provided abortion pills

"While I'm not entirely sure how things work in Texas, here in New York, a rejection means the matter is closed," Bruck wrote in a letter to Texas officials.
US politics
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

A young novelist takes on misconceptions about teen moms in 'The Girls Who Grew Big'

Leila Mottley's novel explores young motherhood amidst changing abortion laws in Florida, presenting challenges and community formation among three women.
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Women
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Georgia Woman Being Kept Alive To Maintain Pregnancy, Family Was Not Given A Choice

Adriana Smith's tragic case highlights the intersection of brain death, pregnancy, and restrictive abortion laws that disregard family choice.
Atlanta Braves
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

Georgia's abortion ban impacts medical decisions, as a brain-dead woman remains on life support to protect her unborn child.
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Medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Women opted for more tubal ligations post-Roe v. Wade, especially in abortion-banned states, indicating shifts in reproductive decision-making.
Medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Women opted for more tubal ligations post-Roe v. Wade, especially in abortion-banned states, indicating shifts in reproductive decision-making.
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fromJezebel
1 month ago

Georgia Takes Brain-Dead Woman Off Life Support After Using Her Corpse as Incubator

"He's expected to be OK. He's just fighting. We just want prayers for him. Just keep praying for him."
Parenting
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Louisiana lawmakers approved legislation targeting out-of-state providers of abortion pills, increasing legal repercussions for their involvement.
The bill expands the scope of liability for individuals and entities participating in abortion-related activities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Does Georgia's fetal 'personhood' law mean a pregnant woman must stay on life support?

Patient autonomy is compromised in critical health decisions under Georgia's abortion laws.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What the Trump Administration Rescinding Emergency Abortion Guidance Means for Care

The Trump Administration's reversal of abortion guidance creates healthcare confusion, risking patient safety during emergencies.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

GOP State Lawmakers Are Attempting to Undermine Ballot Measures Passed by Voters

Republican lawmakers in Missouri, Alaska, and Arizona are attempting to reverse voter-approved measures on abortion and sick leave, undermining citizen-led initiatives.
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US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Women sue Kansas over law that disregards end-of-life wishes during pregnancy

Pregnancy nullifies advance medical directives in Kansas, violating personal autonomy and rights, according to a lawsuit filed by three women and two doctors.
#medical-ethics
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Brain-dead pregnant woman's case spurs questions about medical consent

Legal and ethical issues arise when caring for a brain-dead woman who is pregnant after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Atlanta Falcons

Pregnant US woman declared brain dead is being kept alive under state abortion law

A pregnant woman in Georgia declared brain dead is kept on life support to comply with anti-abortion laws.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Brain-dead pregnant woman's case spurs questions about medical consent

Legal and ethical issues arise when caring for a brain-dead woman who is pregnant after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Polish election: Tusk party urged to show it is not deceiving women' on abortion

Polish presidential elections present a pivotal moment for potential abortion law reform led by Donald Tusk's centrist party.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

ProPublica is a back-to-back Public Service Pulitzer winner - Poynter

ProPublica wins a Pulitzer Prize for urgent reporting on maternal health and abortion laws.
The series highlights the dangerous consequences of delayed medical care for pregnant women.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK in best possible position' to negotiate future exemptions from Trump tariffs, business secretary says UK politics live

Badenoch denies banning criticism of Trump, emphasizes private discourse on foreign politics, and highlights the need for balanced abortion laws in the UK.
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

The Next Frontline in the Fight for Reproductive Rights

The Adkins v. Idaho trial highlights the serious implications of strict abortion laws for patients and healthcare providers.
fromWashington Post
10 months ago

Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rules

Louisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.
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