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Idaho Republicans Are Directly Asking Hospitals for Abortion Records
PoliticsAbortion

Idaho Republicans Are Directly Asking Hospitals for Abortion Records

A spokesperson for the Idaho Hospital Association called this “an unusual request,” as the state continues to…

By
Kylie Cheung
PublishedAugust 4, 2023
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Almost 2 Million Women Now Live in 'Double Deserts' Without Abortion or Maternity Care
PoliticsAbortion

Almost 2 Million Women Now Live in 'Double Deserts' Without Abortion or Maternity Care

The people trapped in these areas may have no choice but to continue their pregnancies without adequate prenatal,…

By
Susan Rinkunas
PublishedAugust 3, 2023
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Ohio Conservatives, Afraid of Losing Abortion Referendum, Try to Make It About Trans Panic
PoliticsAbortion

Ohio Conservatives, Afraid of Losing Abortion Referendum, Try to Make It About Trans Panic

A referendum would enshrine abortion in the state constitution, but rightwingers are trying to convince voters it…

By
Caitlin Cruz
PublishedJuly 20, 2023
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Prosecutors Want You to Judge the Nebraska Teen Who Took Abortion Pills
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Prosecutors Want You to Judge the Nebraska Teen Who Took Abortion Pills

Celeste Burgess, 19, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years of probation on Thursday after self-managing an…

By
Susan Rinkunas
UpdatedJuly 20, 2023
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Texas Women Begin Heartbreaking Testimony in Case Against State Abortion Bans
PoliticsAbortion

Texas Women Begin Heartbreaking Testimony in Case Against State Abortion Bans

One plaintiff, who was denied an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with anencephaly, vomited on the witness…

By
Kylie Cheung
UpdatedJuly 19, 2023
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Woman Tells Congress She Nearly Died from Abortion Complications Because She Feared Jail Time
PoliticsAbortion

Woman Tells Congress She Nearly Died from Abortion Complications Because She Feared Jail Time

“I almost lost my life that day," Dr. Love Holt told House Democrats at a roundtable on Monday.

By
Kylie Cheung
UpdatedJuly 18, 2023
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19 Republican Attorneys General Want Police to Investigate People for Abortions
PoliticsAbortion

19 Republican Attorneys General Want Police to Investigate People for Abortions

Nearly half of the top law enforcement officers in the country are asking the Biden administration to allow doctors…

By
Susan Rinkunas
PublishedJuly 18, 2023
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Republicans Are Trying to Make 'Abortion Tourism' a Thing
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Republicans Are Trying to Make 'Abortion Tourism' a Thing

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and his colleagues seem to think that forcing people to travel hundreds of miles for…

By
Kylie Cheung
PublishedJuly 17, 2023
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Signs 6-Week Abortion Ban at Evangelical Event
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Signs 6-Week Abortion Ban at Evangelical Event

The near-total ban was passed late Tuesday night after Reynolds called a last-minute special session for the “sole…

By
Caitlin Cruz
PublishedJuly 14, 2023
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Domestic Violence Hotline Reports 99% Increase in Calls Post-<i>Roe</i>
PoliticsAbortion

Domestic Violence Hotline Reports 99% Increase in Calls Post-Roe

The hotline told Jezebel how abortion bans are now in the "toolbox of abusive partners."

By
Kylie Cheung
PublishedJuly 14, 2023
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House Republicans Are Attempting to Overturn Pentagon’s Abortion Travel Policy
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House Republicans Are Attempting to Overturn Pentagon’s Abortion Travel Policy

The House's defense budget bill would get rid of a policy that reimburses servicemembers for costs related to…

By
Caitlin Cruz
PublishedJuly 14, 2023
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Republican Who's Holding Up Military Promotions Over Abortion Finally Calls Back Defense Secretary
PoliticsAbortion

Republican Who's Holding Up Military Promotions Over Abortion Finally Calls Back Defense Secretary

The Alabama senator is singlehandedly pulling off a months-long anti-military campaign because of a policy that…

By
Caitlin Cruz
PublishedJuly 13, 2023
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Indiana Planned Parenthoods Are Fully Booked Until Abortion Ban Takes Effect in August
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Indiana Planned Parenthoods Are Fully Booked Until Abortion Ban Takes Effect in August

Abortions will be completely banned in the state, except in the case of rape, incest, or fetal abnormalities.

By
Caitlin Cruz
PublishedJuly 12, 2023
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Iowa Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban After 14-Hour Debate
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Iowa Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban After 14-Hour Debate

“This state is ridiculous,” one resident testified before lawmakers. “You guys are lying to yourselves and you’re…

By
Caitlin Cruz
 and Lauren Tousignant
PublishedJuly 12, 2023
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Republican's Anti-Abortion Crusade Means Marines Don't Have Leader for First Time Since 1800s
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Republican's Anti-Abortion Crusade Means Marines Don't Have Leader for First Time Since 1800s

Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been holding up military promotions for months over a new Pentagon policy that gives…

By
Caitlin Cruz
PublishedJuly 10, 2023
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Nebraska Mom Pleads Guilty to Giving Abortion Pills to Her Teen Daughter
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Nebraska Mom Pleads Guilty to Giving Abortion Pills to Her Teen Daughter

Jessica Burgess faced eight years in prison for helping her then 17-year-old get abortion pills. A plea deal brought…

By
Susan Rinkunas
PublishedJuly 10, 2023
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Convenes Special Legislative Session Solely to Ban Abortion
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Convenes Special Legislative Session Solely to Ban Abortion

The governor who recently signed a pro-child labor law and whose car hit a BLM protester in 2020 is supposedly very…

By
Kylie Cheung
PublishedJuly 6, 2023
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Ohioans Produce Nearly Double the Signatures Needed to Put Abortion Rights to a Popular Vote
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Ohioans Produce Nearly Double the Signatures Needed to Put Abortion Rights to a Popular Vote

“This is a historic day for Ohio and for reproductive freedom," activists said in a statement Wednesday, after…

By
Caitlin Cruz
PublishedJuly 5, 2023
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Kentucky Mom Forced to Leave State for Abortion After Fetus Diagnosed With Anencephaly
PoliticsAbortion

Kentucky Mom Forced to Leave State for Abortion After Fetus Diagnosed With Anencephaly

Heather Maberry learned that her fetus was missing toes in addition to lacking skull and brain growth, but she still…

By
Caitlin Cruz
PublishedJune 16, 2023
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Twitter, Supposed Free Speech Haven, Is Blocking Ads for ‘Mentioning Abortion Advocacy’
PoliticsAbortion

Twitter, Supposed Free Speech Haven, Is Blocking Ads for ‘Mentioning Abortion Advocacy’

Twitter joins Spotify, Hulu, and other major media platforms that have censored promoted content supporting abortion.

By
Kylie Cheung
PublishedJune 16, 2023
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