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[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.

[Photo: Abby Johnson (played by actress Ashley Bratcher) cares for a group of women in pain during a scene from the movie Unplanned.]

Shock, Gore, and More: ‘Unplanned’ Recycles Timeworn Tropes of Anti-Choice Films

Steph Herold & Gretchen Sisson

Anti-abortion films spread misinformation and build a world that is distinctly white, Christian, and conservative.

[Photo: An pregnant migrant stands next to a United States Border Patrol truck.]

ICE Increased Risks for Pregnant Migrants in Detention. What Is the Agency Doing About It?

Tina Vasquez

The answer appears to be nothing.

[Photo: Senate Chamber in the Rhode Island State House.]

This Could Be the Next State to Secure ‘Roe’ Protections

Auditi Guha

Despite a powerful anti-choice lobby and the presence of anti-choice Democrats who have blocked the bill in the past, many Rhode Island lawmakers are determined to protect abortion rights.

[Photo: Students raising hands in a classroom sexuality education lesson.]

Trump’s Domestic ‘Gag Rule’ Is Also an Attack on Sex Ed

Kimberly Sanders

In the era of #MeToo we should be expanding access to sexuality education for all people, not minimizing it.

[Photo: Anti-choice activist David Daleiden smirks during his appearance in court.]

Supreme Court Rejects David Daleiden’s Plea for Help in Litigation With Planned Parenthood

Imani Gandy

David Daleiden still exists, and he is still pretending that his attempts to smear Planned Parenthood were acts of investigative journalism.

[Photo: Abby Johnson (played by actress Ashley Bratcher) looks shocked in a scene from the movie Unplanned.]

From Abortion Worker to Anti Icon: Abby Johnson’s Conversion-Story Film Falls Flat

Kieran Scarlett & ‘Dangerous’: Business Opposition to Georgia GOP’s Near Total Abortion Ban Is Growing

With its obvious polemics, Hallmark Channel acting, and gauzy visuals, the film adaptation of the anti-abortion activist's personal story isn't even skillful propaganda.

[Photo: Representative Steve Scalise, House Majority Whip, speaks with reporters during a news conference.]

House Republicans Pull ‘Political Stunt’ in Attempt to Force Vote on Anti-Choice Bill

Katelyn Burns

Republicans' efforts to force a vote are "undoubtedly a bone to throw to the anti-choice base of Trump."

[Photo: Louisiana state legislative chamber.]

Legislative Lowlights: Louisiana Democrat Moves to Shred Protections for Abortion Rights

Brie Shea

Louisiana state Rep. Katrina Jackson pre-filed a measure asking voters to approve a constitutional amendment that says nothing in the state constitution protects the right to abortion care, while abortion "reversal" bills continued to proliferate in state legislatures.

‘Dangerous’: Business Opposition to Georgia GOP’s Near Total Abortion Ban Is Growing

Ally Boguhn

“Georgia is the only international film hub threatening to limit a woman’s access to care,” said Democrat Stacey Abrams.

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