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[Photo: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during a press conference.]

Texas’ Legal Arguments for Banning Abortion During COVID-19 Are Hot Garbage

Imani Gandy

Texas' arguments about abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic leading to overtaxed health-care systems, depleted resources, and further spreading of the virus are patently ridiculous.

[Photo: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks during an event.]

Texas’ COVID-19 Response: Ban Abortion, Kill Grandma

Imani Gandy

Top Texas officials, including Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, seem to think banning legal abortion and sacrificing the elderly are the best ways to combat the outbreak.

State Lawmakers Aren’t Letting the Coronavirus Stop Their Crusade Against Abortion Rights

Imani Gandy

The president and governors across the country are declaring states of emergency as the coronavirus spreads. And still, state-level Republicans are jamming through anti-abortion bills.

[Photo: A split screen image of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts looking stern.]

Don’t Fall for the John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh Jedi Mind Trick

Imani Gandy

If Roberts and Kavanaugh nearly hoodwinked me in Wednesday's arguments, there’s a good chance they’re going to hoodwink a lot of people who have an inkling that something isn’t right with their argument.

[Photo: A crowd of abortion supporters hold signs as they gather in a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.]

The Supreme Court Could Create a National Nightmare for Abortion Access

Imani Gandy

States that have seen clinic shutdown laws struck down could reintroduce the measures if Supreme Court conservatives side with Louisiana in June Medical Services v. Russo.

[Photo: Split screen portraits of Supreme Court Associate Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch.]

More Doctors Are Going to Become Mouthpieces for Anti-Choice Politicians. You Can Thank the Supreme Court.

Imani Gandy

Anti-choice lawmakers will continue dressing up cruelty toward pregnant people as benevolence, following the Kentucky legislature's lead.

[Photo: An exterior view of the Indiana capitol.]

An Indiana Republican Says the State Can Ignore the Constitution to End Legal Abortion. He’s Wrong.

Imani Gandy

Indiana is like a whiny teenager shrieking to Uncle Sam, “You’re not my real dad,” before flouncing onto its bed and shoving earbuds into its ears.

[Photo: Solicitor General Noel Francisco speaks during a hearing.]

Trump Administration Injects Nonsense Into Upcoming Supreme Court Abortion Case

Imani Gandy

If the U.S. Supreme Court decides abortion providers no longer can sue on their patients' behalf, anti-choice state lawmakers will have won a huge victory.

[Photo: A person holds up a sign that reads 'mandatory childbearing' with a strike through the text.]

Groundbreaking South Carolina Bill: Compensate People for Forcing Them to Give Birth

Imani Gandy

The pre-filed bill would force a conversation in South Carolina—and hopefully nationwide—about whether anti-choice lawmakers who fancy themselves “pro-life” are actually that.

[Photo: Hundreds of pro-choice supporters rally for abortion rights.]

Ohio Bill Creates New Felonies for ‘Abortion Murder’

Imani Gandy

HB 413 is the most restrictive bill that any state legislature has considered this year—and that's saying a lot.

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