Abortion Archives

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What It’s Like to Be a Pregnant Abortion Provider

Stephanie Chen

Being pregnant and providing my patients with abortion care does not change my ethical understanding of abortion, but it does give me a new perspective.

[PHOTO: A split screen image of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (left) and Rep. Barbara Lee.]

Our Plan to Address This Critical Moment for Reproductive Freedom

Rep. Jan Schakowsky & Rep. Barbara Lee

We call on our colleagues in Congress to act quickly to vote for appropriations bills free of harmful, discriminatory abortion bans.

[Photo: A map of the southern United States. Dotted lines starting from the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina all end in different locations in Florida.]

Florida Advocates Brace for a Flood of Abortion Patients

Susan Rinkunas

A Supreme Court ruling could result in an influx of patients traveling to clinics in Florida, considered a safe haven for abortion.

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Biden Says the US Will No Longer Detain Pregnant Migrants. Don’t Be Fooled.

Amanda Heffernan

Without a plan to transform the immigration system, the Biden administration's policy change mostly serves as a cover for ongoing family separation.

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Abortion Is Legal—but Texas Cities Keep Trying to Outlaw It

Paige Alexandria

Edinburg, Texas, was the latest city that tried to become a "sanctuary city for the unborn" and outlaw abortion within city limits.

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If Mississippi Were Truly Pro-Life It Would Stop Banning Abortion

Erica Hensley

Mississippi has a health-care crisis. By asking the Supreme Court to ban abortion, attorneys for the state are deepening it.

Photo of U.S. Rep. Mayes Middleton of the Texas Freedom Caucus addressing the media

In Texas, Abortion Snitches Don’t Get Stitches—They Get $10,000

Imani Gandy

Through SB 8, Texas has deputized anyone to be an Abortion Enforcer. And the chilling effect is real.

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People Don’t Know If Abortion Is Legal in Texas. That’s a Problem.

Paige Alexandria

Extreme abortion laws like SB 8 in Texas create "immense confusion for people needing abortion care" in the state, advocates say.

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Louisiana’s Democratic Governor Gave the Anti-Abortion Movement What It Wants

Rewire News Group Staff

Gov. Edwards could have vetoed bills that force doctors to lie to their patients and make it harder for young people to safely get abortion care. He didn't.

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As Doctors, We Must Do Better to Provide Health Care for Trans and Nonbinary Patients

Dr. DeShawn Taylor

Providing accessible, gender-affirming health care is essential to reducing the inequities experienced by the transgender community.

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