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power Aug. 13, 2020

The Devastating Impact of the COVID Abortion Ban in TexasClinics reported a surge in later abortions after the ban was lifted, and some patients had to travel hundreds of miles to neighboring states.

By Bridget Read

coronavirus Apr. 23, 2020

What’s Going on With Texas’s Coronavirus Abortion Ban?Now that the state’s ban on non-essential medical procedures has eased, abortions are available once again.

By Claire Lampen

politics Nov. 6, 2019

Abortion Is Not a Losing Issue. Yesterday’s Election Proved It.Voters in Virginia and Kentucky rebuked any idea that most Americans want Roe v. Wade overturned.

By Bridget Read

reproductive rights Oct. 28, 2019

The Fate of Missouri’s Last Abortion Clinic Will Be Decided SoonIf the clinic’s license is removed, the state would become the first without a functioning abortion clinic since Roe v. Wade.

By Marie Lodi

reproductive rights May 31, 2019

Which State Will Pass an Extreme Abortion Ban Next?Louisiana is now the eighth state to sign into law a bill banning abortion at or around six weeks.

By Madeleine Aggeler and Amanda Arnold

power May 22, 2019

Is Hollywood Really Boycotting Georgia Over the Abortion Ban?Abortion activists in the state say the protest could do more harm than good.

By Madeleine Aggeler

reproductive rights May 17, 2019

Missouri Passes Extreme Bill Outlawing Abortion at 8 WeeksIt now heads to the desk of the governor, who is expected to sign it.

By Lisa Ryan

abortion rights May 16, 2019

Abortion Is Under Attack. Misinformation Isn’t Helping.Abortion is still legal in every state. It’s crucial women know that.

By Callie Beusman

abortion rights Dec. 7, 2016

Ohio Legislature Approves Ultrastrict ‘Heartbeat Bill’ on AbortionThe bill would restrict abortions at the first sign of a fetal heartbeat, typically around six weeks into a pregnancy.

By Theresa Avila

abortion bans June 30, 2016

Indiana Judge Halts Abortion Ban The Indiana law would have banned abortions sought based on the fetus’s disability or genetic anomaly.

By Theresa Avila

shmashmortion May 19, 2015

Pro-Lifers Change Their Minds When Abortion Gets PersonalTake family-values representative Scott DesJarlais, who doesn’t support abortion unless he knows someone who needs one.

By Alex Ronan

shmashmortion May 14, 2015