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[Photo: A pro-choice supporter holds up a sign that reads

‘Born Alive’ Abortion Bills Are Based on Nothing But Propaganda (Updated)

Calla Hales

But anti-choice lawmakers keep introducing them.

[Photo: Senator Ben Sasse looks perplexed as he listens to a testimony during a Senate Judiciary Committee.]

Ben Sasse Doesn’t Understand How the Anti-Choice Movement Can Be Violent. We’re Here to Help.

Dennis Carter

"How is the pro-life side ever guilty of something that equates to violence?" Republican Sen. Ben Sasse asked during a recent judiciary committee hearing.

[Photo: The exterior of the South Carolina State House.]

Republicans’ Near Total Abortion Ban Is Dead in South Carolina—for Now

Auditi Guha

Fourteen states have introduced, moved, or enacted so-called fetal heartbeat bans in 2019.

[Photo: Representative Ben McAdams smiles during an interview.]

These Democrats Want to Force a House Vote on an Anti-Choice Bill

Ally Boguhn

Three House Democrats joined Republicans in pushing for a vote on anti-choice legislation, including Rep. Ben McAdams, who said he wanted to see the issue come up for debate.

[Photo: A collage of Tim Kaine and Michael Bennet side by side.]

‘Medicare-X’ Would Create a Public Option—Without Expanding Access to Reproductive Health Care

Ally Boguhn

Kaine and Bennet’s bill wouldn’t address reproductive health care beyond requiring essential health benefits be covered, unlike other versions of a public option introduced in Congress.

[Photo: A gathering of pro-choice supporters hold up signs that read 'Stop SB1774' and 'Protect Safe, Legal Abortion.']

Florida Is Making It Even Harder for Young People to Get Abortions—Just Like Dozens of Other States

Stephanie Loraine & Rewire News Group Staff

Parental involvement laws are among the most common abortion restrictions in the nation.

[Photo : Senator Lindsey Graham is animated with his comments during a hearing.]

‘Designed to Manufacture Outrage’: Senate Judiciary Holds Hearing on 20-Week Abortion Ban

Ally Boguhn

Restrictions like Sen. Lindsay Graham's 20-week ban "are part of a broader agenda to take away women’s health and rights," said Dr. Leana Wen, president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

[Photo: People hold signs and flags at a pro-LGBTQ rally.]

Legislative Lowlights: Republicans Give the Green Light for LGBTQ Discrimination

Brie Shea

One Democrat supported a bill introduced by Texas Republicans that would prohibit state agencies from penalizing workers who refuse to provide services based on religious belief.

[Photo: A pro-choice activist holds a sign in front of the Supreme Court.]

Supreme Court Will Consider Weighing In on Alabama Law Banning Most Second-Trimester Abortions

Jessica Mason Pieklo

The Roberts Court could step into the fight over states' efforts to ban dilation and evacuation abortions.

[Photo: A scared, young Latina consults with her doctor about treatment.]

Connecticut Lawmakers: Bar Anti-Choice Clinics From Lying to Pregnant People (Updated)

Auditi Guha

Reproductive rights advocates expect Gov. Ned Lamont (D) to sign the legislation if it clears the Democratic-majority legislature.

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