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[Photo: A crowd of pro-choice advocates holding signs gather to protest abortion bans.]

How One State Has Become a Model for Protecting Abortion Rights From Supreme Court Conservatives (Updated)

Auditi Guha

Vermont's Republican governor told Rewire.News he would not stand in the way of protecting abortion rights amid the looming threat to Roe v. Wade.

[Photo: Monica Simpson, executive director of the Atlanta-based SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, speaks during an event.]

Georgia, Alabama Advocates to Would-Be Boycotters: Don’t Write Us Off

Dr. Cynthia Greenlee

Rather than boycotts, many are pushing for increased financial and strategic engagement—centering affected people and the groups who have already been doing the work.

[Photo: Portrait of Yamani Garfield in front of lush greenery.]

The ‘Auntie Network’ Is Creative, but Local Funds Have Been Helping People Get Abortions for Decades

Yamani Hernandez

Duplicating efforts dilutes the power of so many people who have been building a strong network together to ensure abortion access is there for all of us.

[Photo: An Obria Medical Clinics sign affixed to a clinic building.]

Anti-Choice Clinic Network Sues Because It Has to Use Title X Funds for Abortion Referrals (Updated)

Dennis Carter

Obria Group sued the Trump administration last week, claiming current Title X requirements violate the anti-choice group's First Amendment rights and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

[Photo: Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear speaks to a crowd.]

NARAL Jumps Into Kentucky Governor’s Race Ahead of Democratic Primary (Updated)

Ally Boguhn

This isn’t the first time NARAL has jumped into a contentious Democratic primary where abortion rights have been a top-line issue.

[Photo: Representative David Eastman smiles at the camera before an interview.]

Legislative Lowlights: Alaska Republicans Join the Campaign to End Legal Abortion

Brie Shea

Alaska GOP lawmakers want to classify an embryo or fetus as a “person” when referring to the victim of a crime—meaning any person who obtains or provides an abortion would be subject to assault/homicide charges.

[Photo: A massive crowd of protesters participate in a rally against abortion bans.]

Why I’m Choosing to Stay in Georgia Despite Its Extreme Abortion Ban

Madelyn Brown

My daughter will not learn to make room for the men that invade her space and the laws that invade her body.

[Photo: A sweet baby gets examined by a pediatrician for dwarfism.]

The Anti-Abortion Bill You Aren’t Hearing About

Rebecca Cokley

While being framed as “saving those poor defenseless disabled babies,” the reality is this Texas bill is just one more assault on people’s bodies.

[Photo: A crowd of people of different ages, bodies, shades and genders hold signs as they gather during a pro-choice rally.]

Four Ways to Destigmatize Abortion in Everyday Conversations

Ellen Friedrichs

Amid a flood of anti-choice bans, we all have a responsibility to challenge the myths, misinformation, and stigma surrounding abortion.

[Photo: Representative John Becker answers questions during an outdoor interview.]

The Century-Old ‘Science Fiction’ Behind Ohio Rep’s Bill Covering Nonexistent Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment

Jo Yurcaba

Doctors “would never base our medical practice on this,” said OB-GYN and public health researcher Dr. Dan Grossman, who received a copy from the legislator after criticizing the bill in a viral Twitter thread.

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