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The TikTok Abortion Video Didn’t Actually Show Abortion, but This YouTube Video Did

The recent TikTok video of a teenager at a Planned Parenthood clinic is just the latest online video destigmatizing abortion.

[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: An illustrated collage of Utah Senator Luz Escamilla and the Utah Capitol superimposed upon pieces of ripped newspapers.]

‘Trigger Ban’ Moves Forward in Utah: Spotlight on the States

Dennis Carter

Utah lawmakers also debated a forced ultrasound bill that could make pregnant people pay for the mandatory procedure.

[Photo: A staged die-in with a black woman in the middle and various individuals sitting in a circle around her. They all wear white shirts that have pro-abortion messaging.]

The ‘Dire Risk’ Louisiana Faces in the ‘June Medical Services’ Decision

Lakeesha Harris

How the U.S. Supreme Court justices decide June Medical Services v. Russo will have major implications for marginalized communities across Louisiana and the United States.

[Photo: An illustration of Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.]

‘June Medical Services’ Could Usher in the Clarence Thomas Era of Abortion Rights

Jessica Mason Pieklo

In June Medical Services v. Russo, the Justice Clarence Thomas revolution in abortion rights jurisprudence is just beginning.

[Photo: A pile of four books fanned out over a teal background.]

4 Books to Help You Understand the History of ‘Roe v. Wade’

Esther Gim

These titles will deepen your historical knowledge of reproductive rights and freedom—and the relentless attacks against them—in the United States.

Overturning ‘Roe’ Will Cost a Fortune in More Ways Than One

Rommy Torrico, Jo Constantz & Marc Faletti

If Roe v. Wade were overturned or weakened, the average trip to an abortion clinic could cost some people more than a week of wages. And that's before they pay for the procedure.

[Photo: An older woman holds a strip of stickers that read 'I Voted' and have images of the US and Texas flags.]

Abortion Rights Isn’t a Top Issue for Likely Democratic Voters in Texas: Campaign Week in Review

Dennis Carter

Health care was by far the most important issue for likely Democratic primary voters in Texas, according to a new survey.

[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: A young, Black woman sits in a doctor's office and smiles as she listens to her doctor's assessment.]

New York Taxpayers Could Soon Donate to Abortion Access

Erin Heger

A proposed bill in the state legislature would let New Yorkers use their tax returns to help people access abortion care.

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