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Biden Admin Unveils New Rules Protecting Workers Who Get Abortion Care: "With these final rules, we have achieved a huge step forward for women's ...
commondreams.org/news/pregnant-workers-abortion
Olivia Rodrigo concertgoers got a show — and free emergency contraceptives: As part of an initiative for reproductive health care access, advocacy groups handed ...
npr.org/2024/03/13/1238336615/olivia-rodrigo-emergency-contraceptive-concert
Quick Glance: Olivia Rodrigo Provides Concertgoers with Free Emergency Contraceptives
- Olivia Rodrigo worked with local advocacy groups to distribute free emergency contraceptive pills and condoms at her concert.
- A portion of the ticket sales proceeds goes to the National Network of Abortion Funds to assist people seeking abortion access.
- Rodrigo has been an advocate for reproductive health rights, responding to court rulings with public statements and actions.
- The free emergency contraceptive pills distributed help prevent pregnancies before they start and are legal in all U.S. states, despite varying public awareness.
Florida abortion providers prepare for a public health crisis as state’s 6-week abortion ban draws closer
cnn.com/2024/04/06/us/florida-abortion-ban-health-crisis/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Why women are wearing white at the State of the Union: Several Democratic congresswomen donned white in what they said was a statement about reproductive rights ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/07/women-wearing-white-state-of-union/
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Biden campaign puts reproductive rights front and center as it plans to tie Trump to abortion bans
cnn.com/2024/01/21/politics/biden-campaign-abortion-rights-donald-trump/
Quick Glance: March for Life Continues in Snowy D.C.
- Thousands gather annually in D.C. for anti-abortion march, even after the end of Roe v. Wade.
- Participants of all ages from across the country brave freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall to spread their message.
- Organizers and participants are focused on the future of their movement, aiming to march until abortion is unthinkable.
- Following the Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights, activists continue to mobilize for a long struggle, with some hoping for federal government action to restrict abortions.
Biden joins Harris to campaign for abortion rights in Virginia: While Harris and Democrats have embraced abortion as a campaign issue, many Republicans are ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-joins-harris-to-campaign-for-abortion-rights-in-virginia
The Biden administration recently announced measures intended to boost access to contraception and emergency abortions, moves that represent Democrats’ latest ... Show more wapo.st/42eMcX4
Birth Control to Be Sold Over the Counter in New York Pharmacies: Officials said the move was intended to remove barriers to contraceptive care ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/nyregion/new-york-birth-control-over-the-counter.html
Democrats see recent abortion rulings as an opening to galvanize Latino voters: Democrats see recent state court rulings on abortion as a galvanizing moment to ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/democrats-see-recent-abortion-rulings-opening-galvanize-latino-voters-rcna147285
With Alabama’s IVF court ruling, a scary future for women’s health care: Physicians in the state fear that its increasingly draconian restrictions on ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/02/24/alabama-ivf-treatment-ruling-abortion/
Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
Jill Biden invites Texas mother who sought emergency abortion to State of the Union
axios.com/2024/01/24/kate-cox-state-union-biden-invite
Quick Glance: Bidens Extend Invitation to Kate Cox for State of the Union
- Cox had to travel out of state to undergo an abortion.
- President Joe Biden extended an invitation to Kate Cox, who was denied an emergency abortion by a Texas emergency court.
- Kate Cox left the state to have an abortion for a pregnancy with severe anomalies.
- The president and first lady thanked Cox for her courage and steadfastness in addressing the impact of the extreme abortion ban in Texas.
Maine Democrats who expanded abortion access now want to enshrine it in the state constitution
apnews.com/article/maine-abortion-constitutional-amendment-283630794490a7ecb344265a1a168016
Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest win for reproductive rights
pbs.org/newshour/politics/ohio-voters-enshrine-abortion-access-in-constitution-in-latest-win-for-reproductive-rights
Dozens of Texas businesses back challenge to abortion ban: ‘This is why our economy is taking a hit’
thehill.com/business/4360255-texas-abortion-challenge-businesses-economy-bumble-amicus-brief/
Quick Glance: Democrats Highlight Texas Abortion Case for 2024 Campaign
- Texas Supreme Court's decision to block a Dallas woman from terminating a troubled pregnancy amplifies GOP efforts to ban abortions, sparking Democrats' commitment to make it a key element of their 2024 campaign message.
- To avoid risk, a 31-year-old mother of two fled Texas for a state where abortion is legal.
- The episode intensified the partisan fight over women's reproductive rights after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and the subsequent state prohibitions.
- Republicans narrowly won a House victory, while Democrats retained control of the Senate, seen as a referendum on the overturning of Roe by the conservative Supreme Court majority.
Birth Control to Be Sold Over the Counter in New York Pharmacies: Officials said the move was intended to remove barriers to contraceptive care ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/nyregion/new-york-birth-control-over-the-counter.html
WATCH LIVE: White House holds daily briefing as Biden and Harris focus on reproductive rights
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-holds-daily-briefing-as-biden-and-harris-focus-on-reproductive-rights
Threats to medication abortion access drive U.S. women to stockpile pills: Nationally, the average number of daily requests shot up nearly tenfold ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/threats-to-medication-abortion-access-drive-u-s-women-to-stockpile-pills
The Helms Amendment: 50 years of blocking safe access to abortion overseas : People everywhere — here in the United States and across the world — deserve the ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4364753-the-helms-amendment-50-years-of-blocking-safe-access-to-abortion-overseas/
Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban was mostly a result of power struggles, historians say
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/arizona-1864-abortion-ban-power-struggles-history-rcna147241
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Fox News host praises Kamala Harris rhetoric on abortion: Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany heaped praise on Vice President Harris for her answers to questions on ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4414335-fox-news-mcenany-praises-harris-abortion/
Britney Spears writes about having an abortion while she and Justin Timberlake were together
cnn.com/2023/10/17/entertainment/justin-timberlake-britney-spears/
As Pharmacies Expand Access to Medication Abortion, the Supreme Court Shouldn’t Put it Back Under Lock and Key
usnews.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-25/the-supreme-court-shouldnt-put-medication-abortion-back-under-lock-and-key
With Alabama IVF patient in attendance, Biden to highlight reproductive care in State of the Union
abcnews.go.com/Politics/alabama-ivf-patient-attendance-biden-highlight-reproductive-care/story
In history-making visit, Harris plans to tour Minnesota abortion clinic: The vice president’s visit underscores the emphasis that Democrats are placing this ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/14/kamala-harris-abortion-visit-minnesota/
Quick Glance: Historic Visit by Harris to Abortion Clinic
- US Vice President Kamala Harris visited a clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota, that provides abortion services to highlight growing restrictions on women's rights and mobilize voters in November.
- Harris emphasizes the importance of abortion rights and becomes the first sitting president or vice president to visit such a clinic.
- Democrats see personal freedoms as a crucial issue for women, independents, and other key voter groups following the overturning of abortion rights in 2022.
- Harris' trip to Minnesota, a state that has legally protected the right to abortion, underscores the significance of the health crisis and political decisions leading up to the November elections.
Why Arizona Senator Eva Burch Announced Her Abortion Plans: Arizona senator Eva Burch made an unprecedented announcement to her colleagues that she’ll have an ...
thecut.com/article/arizona-senator-eva-burch-planned-abortion.html
Popular urologist drops San Antonio conference for abortion ban: Ashley Winter, who has 150,000 followers on X, formerly Twitter, is at high risk of miscarriage ...
expressnews.com/news/texas/article/ashley-winter-urologist-texas-abortion-ban-19375322.php
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1 in 8 voters rank abortion as top issue: poll: The issue is resonating particularly with Black and Democratic women and those ages 18 to 49.
axios.com/2024/03/07/abortion-voters-top-issue-kff-poll
Quick Glance: Historic Moment: Right to Abortion Added to French Constitution
- France becomes the first country to explicitly protect the right to abortion in its constitution.
- The ceremony to formally change the constitution was held in Paris on International Women's Day.
- President Macron emphasized the importance of women's rights progress for mankind.
- The French government aims to push for better safeguards for abortion under EU law.
2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden
ctvnews.ca/world/2-women-who-say-abortion-restrictions-put-them-in-medical-peril-feel-compelled-to-campaign-for-biden-1.6836851
Meta and Google accused of restricting reproductive health information: Report claims posts on abortion and contraception have been deleted while misinformation ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/27/meta-and-google-accused-of-restricting-reproductive-health-information
Olivia Rodrigo stops distribution of morning-after pill at her concerts: Singer was praised for earlier allowing distribution of Plan B at her shows ...
theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/16/olivia-rodrigo-stops-distribution-morning-after-pill
IVF access, protections are broader in Colorado, despite Alabama embryo ruling: Colorado has protected abortion and increased access for IVF, but some women and ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/25/ivf-colorado-law-alabama-ruling-fertility-abortion/
Ohio governor, CNN’s Collins square off on abortion: ‘You won’t let me finish!’: CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) clashed Tuesday evening ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4299620-ohio-governor-cnn-collins-abortion/
What the Abortion-Pill Battle Is Really About: Amy Davidson Sorkin writes about the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine’s effort to restrict access to mifepristone ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/01/what-the-abortion-pill-battle-is-really-about
Abortion politics take center stage after Biden campaign capitalizes on GOP debate rift
cnn.com/2023/08/26/politics/abortion-politics-republicans-2024/
Texas Medical Board to consider abortion laws’ medical exceptions guidance for doctors
texastribune.org/2024/03/14/texas-medical-board-doctors-abortion-guidance/
Quick Glance: Pornhub blocks access in Texas
- Pornhub is inaccessible to users in Texas due to age verification laws.
- Other porn sites like YouPorn and Brazzers are also blocked.
- Aylo criticizes the law as ineffective and dangerous, considering legal action.
- The company plans to challenge the Texas law and contest the age verification method.
Hey, Arizona, try reducing abortions by helping women and children: States like Arizona should support women and children instead of taking away reproductive ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-12/arizona-try-reducing-abortions-by-helping-women-and-children
Top military leaders call on Tuberville to stop ‘dangerous’ holds on military nominations
cnn.com/2023/09/05/politics/military-leaders-tuberville-promotion-hold-washington-post/
Quick Glance: Warren criticizes Tuberville's block as undermining national security
- Warren accuses Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Thursday of threatening national security with his block on military promotions.
- Warren said on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe', 'What Senator Tuberville is doing is undermining our national security.'
- Tuberville's block is in protest of a Pentagon policy that covers travel expenses for abortion care.
- Warren said, 'Now, for Senator Tuberville to turn around and try to attack the military, as somehow it's OK to leave these places blank, I want to remind him, he voted for every one of these people in committee.'
Biden may have limited options to protect IVF treatment: Fertility providers are discussing options for federal action, though legal experts say there are some ...
axios.com/2024/02/28/biden-ivf-protections-alabama
Is Abortion a Matter of National Security?: Joining the military means relinquishing control over so many aspects of your life. For women ...
elle.com/culture/career-politics/a60372045/is-abortion-a-matter-of-national-security/
Trump says he favors abortion ban after certain number of weeks: Trump says he favors abortion ban after certain number of weeks
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/18/trump-says-he-favors-abortion-ban-after-certain-number-of-weeks-1020
Democrat who ran on abortion rights flips seat in deeply conservative Alabama: Marilyn Lands, who campaigned on abortion rights in deeply conservative Alabama ...
ctvnews.ca/world/democrat-who-ran-on-abortion-rights-flips-seat-in-deeply-conservative-alabama-1.6825650
New Planned Parenthood leader says real issue is fairness, health equity: As the abortion debate continues, the new president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/27/new-planned-parenthood-leader-says-real-issue-is-fairness-health-equity/
Arizona lawmaker explains why she publicly announced decision to end non-viable pregnancy
pbs.org/newshour/show/arizona-lawmaker-explains-why-she-publicly-announced-decision-to-end-non-viable-pregnancy
Kamala Harris has emerged as Democrats’ leading voice on abortion access: Harris and President Biden have the same position on reproductive rights ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/19/nation/kamala-harris-biden-abortion-access/
Number of Black women who say they are scared of having children rises: Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4549965-number-of-black-women-say-scared-having-children-rises/
Trump’s Republican rivals jump on his abortion comments: Former President Donald Trump faced blowback this week from his Republican presidential rivals over his ...
cnn.com/2023/09/21/politics/trump-abortion-blowback/
Republicans look to women, veterans and minorities in battle for House: In 2020, every single Republican who flipped a Democratic House seat was either a woman ...
cnn.com/2023/09/18/politics/house-republican-battle-women-veterans-minorities/
Joe Biden tries to woo female voters with abortion rights pledge: President sets aside $200 million for women’s health initiatives in an attempt win pro-choice ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/joe-biden-abortion-rights-pro-choice-election-2024-vrtzz7gvp
Paid articlePaid Can You Get Contraceptives at Olivia Rodrigo’s Tour?: Olivia Rodrigo made headlines this week for making contraceptives available to concertgoers ...
vulture.com/article/olivia-rodrigo-tour-contraceptive-access.html
4 takeaways from abortion rights advocates’ Ohio win: Abortion rights advocates on Tuesday won a critical victory in Ohio, beating back a measure that would have ...
cnn.com/2023/08/09/politics/takeaways-ohio-special-election/
Quick Glance: GOP alarmed by Ohio abortion vote
- A special ballot measure in Ohio that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights was rejected with a significant voter turnout.
- Republican strategists are sounding the alarm, recognizing abortion as a problem for their party in 2024.
- The results in Ohio suggest that abortion rights could be a critical issue for voters, potentially impacting the outcome of Senate races and the presidential contest.
A Nebraska mother who provided an illegal abortion for her daughter and helped dispose of the fetus gets 2 years in prison, report says
cnn.com/2023/09/23/us/nebraska-abortion-pill-jessica-burgess/
Restoring Roe isn’t enough; women deserve more
deccanherald.com/opinion/restoring-roe-isnt-enough-women-deserve-more-2939376
Oregon launches website to ease abortion access: The Oregon Health Authority remains "staunchly committed" to reproductive health ...
oregonlive.com/health/2024/03/oregon-launches-website-to-ease-abortion-access.html
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HuffPost spoke to a pro-choice advocate & reproductive health volunteer outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as the conservative-leaning court considers banning ... Show more
Selling abortion meds in US drugstores makes them easier to prescribe. Here’s why.
vox.com/even-better/2024/3/5/24091215/mifepristone-abortion-cvs-walgreens-drugstores-retail-pharmacies-prescribers
Abortion Funds Applaud Olivia Rodrigo’s Support: ‘It Takes Guts’: Abortion funds applaud Olivia Rodrigo's support of their work: 'It takes guts'
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/olivia-rodrigo-abortion-funds-1234973099/
How The Far Right Engineered An Assault On Abortion Access, Even In Blue States: The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that threatens to erode abortion rights ...
huffpost.com/entry/supreme-court-mifepristone-abortion-pill_n_65fdcc11e4b03a95c9a15669
Senators clash over impact of Dobbs ruling on IVF, other reproductive rights: Senate Democrats argued Wednesday that restrictions on in vitro fertilization (IVF) ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4548570-senators-clash-impact-dobbs-ruling-ivf-other-reproductive-rights/
Rep. Nancy Mace says Republicans in swing districts are ‘walking the plank’ because of abortion restrictions
cnn.com/2023/09/03/politics/nancy-mace-republicans-abortion/
Justice Dept. focuses on violence by protesters at abortion clinics: A look at the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, a 1994 law U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/10/15/abortion-rights-clinics-violence/
Local abortion funds were told Thursday afternoon that they were no longer allowed to hand out free emergency birth control pills and other reproductive health ... Show more
Gov. Tim Walz says 'old white men need to learn' how to talk about abortion, reproductive health
startribune.com/tim-walz-cnn-abortion-minnesota/600351460/
Paid articlePaid Pence intensifies attacks on Trump as GOP primary heats up: Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday intensified his attacks on his former boss ...
cnn.com/2023/09/17/politics/mike-pence-donald-trump-cnntv/
Mental health, prenatal testing and abortion rights; antisemitism fears surge among Jews; concerns over flooding | Hot off the Wire podcast
omaha.com/news/nation-world/mental-health-prenatal-testing-and-abortion-rights-antisemitism-fears-surge-among-jews-concerns-over-flooding/article_b3a0b280-8f11-57c2-8e58-d041ec065e93.html
Alabama attorney general says he has right to prosecute people who facilitate travel for out-of-state abortions
cnn.com/2023/08/31/politics/alabama-attorney-general-abortion-prosecute/
Quick Glance: Alabama AG Asserts Right to Prosecute Out-of-State Abortion Assistance
- Marshall argues that organizing travel for abortions outside of Alabama may constitute a 'criminal conspiracy' due to the state's abortion ban.
- The filing was in response to a lawsuit brought by abortion rights advocates, who claim that Marshall's threats infringe on their freedom of expression.
- The Yellowhammer Fund, an abortion rights group, argues that 'Alabama can no more regulate out-of-state abortions than another state can deem its laws legalizing abortions to apply to Alabama.'
- Abortion is illegal in Alabama in almost all cases, including rape or incest.
Malawi: Young Girls Bear the Brunt of Unsafe Abortions in Blantyre: Data from Blantyre District Health Office shows that the majority of people seeking ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403110028.html
Large study finds telehealth is as safe as a visit to the clinic for abortion pills
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-large-telehealth-safe-clinic-abortion.html
South Carolina Supreme Court upholds 6-week abortion ban: The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed a temporary block on the state’s abortion ...
cnn.com/2023/08/23/politics/south-carolina-supreme-court-six-week-abortion-ban/
Don’t let Kansas repeat Texas’ disastrous war on women with its failed abortion ban | Opinion
star-telegram.com/opinion/article285474732.html
Abortion doulas help patients navigate hard decisions post-Dobbs: A growing network of advocates helps patients navigate the emotional, physical ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/08/metro/abortion-doulas-dobbs-decision-massachusetts/
If You Know A Kid About To Go To College In A State With Abortion Restrictions, Read This
huffpost.com/entry/abortion-ban-anti-choice-college-students_n_65d7d3dde4b0189a6a7d5b98
Commentary: Conservatives are targeting IVF. Women deserve a choice.: In vitro fertilization has become a new battleground in the legislative fight over ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/24/ivf-reproductive-health-care/
Abortion ban states have seen 65K pregnancies from rape, study estimates: The vast majority occurred in states that don't make exceptions for rape ...
axios.com/2024/01/24/rape-pregnancy-abortion-ban-states
Quick Glance: Research Estimates High Number of Rape-Related Pregnancies in Abortion Ban States
- New research estimates nearly 65,000 pregnancies related to rape in the 14 states with abortion bans since the Dobbs decision in 2022.
- The publication in a reputable academic journal used federal data to estimate the number of rape-related pregnancies that occurred between July 1, 2022, and Jan. 1, 2024.
- Researchers estimated that over 500,000 rapes occurred in this time frame, and over 60,000 were associated with pregnancies.
- Texas had the highest rate of rape-related pregnancies with over 26,000, far more than the second state on the list, Missouri, with around 5,800.
As the presidential primary season continues, the positions of leading GOP candidates Donald Trump and Nikki Haley on the issue of reproductive rights come ... Show more
GOP's post-Roe peril spreads like wildfire: Rarely has an issue proven so salient, so personal and so animating for voters.
axios.com/2024/03/01/republicans-reproductive-rights-2024-election
Mifepristone maker asks Supreme Court to make ultimate decision on abortion drug in 2024
cnn.com/2023/09/08/politics/mifepristone-supreme-court-appeal/
Men Get Real About Whether They'd Use Male Birth Control: Birth control is a big argument for Johnny and Amy on "Love is Blind." He urges her to get on it ...
huffpost.com/entry/men-get-real-about-whether-theyd-use-male-birth-control-ano_l_65dce18ae4b0e4346d535bb8
Safe Abortion: Groups want Sanwo-Olu to reinstate suspended guideline: The campaigner said unsafe abortion in Nigeria constitutes 10 per cent of the global ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/672011-safe-abortion-groups-want-sanwo-olu-to-reinstate-suspended-guideline.html
Biden plans to make abortion rights a key part of his reelection fight, campaign manager says
cnn.com/2023/08/10/politics/julie-chavez-rodriguez-cnntv/
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