Abortion Archives

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‘If I Don’t Lie, It’s Illegal’: How Forced Counseling Affects Abortion Patients

When I provide patient-centered counseling to people seeking abortion care, I have to undo the damage from biased counseling mandated by the state.

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Kansas Lawmakers Must Stop Attacks on Abortion and Medicaid

Julie Burkhart

Some state legislators are threatening to derail bipartisan efforts to expand Medicaid to 150,000 uninsured Kansans unless an anti-abortion constitutional amendment is approved.

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The United States Is the Epicenter of the Anti-Choice Clinic Crisis

Rachel Wells

With Heartbeat International’s uncovered manipulations, the organization is paving the way for the marketing of deceit, threatening access to abortion care around the world.

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How I Rediscovered Sexual Pleasure After an Abortion

Iman N. Milner

After I terminated my pregnancy, my libido was nonexistent. But no one seemed to be comfortable talking about how, even if you are pro-choice, your healing journey can include moments that feel less than empowering.

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Republicans Push Anti-Choice Constitutional Amendments to Circumvent Courts: Spotlight on the States

Dennis Carter

The effort to change state constitutions, making it easier for Republican lawmakers to end legal abortion, continues apace in Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Louisiana Democrat Who Backed Near-Total Abortion Ban Endorses Biden: Campaign Week in Review

Dennis Carter

State Sen. Gerald Boudreaux is one of many Democrats in the Louisiana legislature who oppose abortion rights.

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Trump’s Pregnant Traveler Ban Is Part of a Long History of Anti-AAPI Immigrant Policy

Sung Yeon Choimorrow

The message is clear: People of color are not welcome in the United States.

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An Indiana Republican Says the State Can Ignore the Constitution to End Legal Abortion. He’s Wrong.

Imani Gandy

Indiana is like a whiny teenager shrieking to Uncle Sam, “You’re not my real dad,” before flouncing onto its bed and shoving earbuds into its ears.

[Photo: Matt Shea speaks during an event.]

Anti-Choice Group Stands by Washington State Republican Accused of Domestic Terrorism

Sarah Anne Lloyd

A staunchly anti-choice lawmaker who allegedly planned and participated in domestic terrorism has maintained the backing of Human Life PAC.

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Senate Republicans Go All-In on Lies About Later Abortion Care (Updated)

Jo Yurcaba

The Republican U.S. Senate legislation is "a vehicle for false narratives and inflammatory language" around later abortions, said Dr. Kristyn Brandi, board chair of Physicians for Reproductive Health.

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