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[Photo: Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld, a former Governor of Massachusetts, smiles during an event.]

The GOP Presidential Candidate Who Supports Abortion Rights

Lauren Holter

Though political analysts don’t expect Bill Weld’s candidacy to pose a serious threat to Trump’s re-election, his platform sheds light on how polarized the abortion debate has become within the two major political parties.

[Photo: Kristen Gillibrand smiles as she awaits the kick-off of an event.]

Why Kirsten Gillibrand’s Run for President Mattered

Ally Boguhn

Gillibrand was the first candidate to vow to use support for Roe v. Wade as a litmus test when nominating judges.

[Photo: HHS Office of Civil Rights Director Roger Severino speaks during an event.]

HHS Launches Another Attack on Abortion Providers Under Guise of ‘Conscience Rights’

Dennis Carter

A spokesperson for the University of Vermont Medical Center said the Trump administration's allegations are "not supported by the facts."

[Photo: Protesters against Brett Kavanaugh demonstrate at the US Supreme Court.]

Exclusive: Advocates Will Mobilize to #ReclaimTheCourt on Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Anniversary

Ally Boguhn

A year after Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, “women are organizing like our lives depend on it, because they do,” Women's March COO Rachel Carmona said.

[Photo: Pro-choice advocates hold signs as they march against HB 126.]

A Judge Blocked Missouri’s Extreme Abortion Ban, but We’re Not Out of the Woods

Jessica Mason Pieklo

A decision Tuesday stopped the most extreme bans in the state from taking effect. But it's not all good news.

[Photo: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during an event.]

It’s Time to Decriminalize Abortion Care in New Zealand (Updated)

Vanisa Dhiru

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's government has introduced a bill to reform the country's outdated abortion law.

[Photo: Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin looks on smugly as he speaks during an event.]

Planned Parenthood Asks Court to Hold Kentucky Governor in Contempt

Imani Gandy

Gov. Matt Bevin has enacted a series of increasingly ridiculous requirements to try and decimate abortion access in the state.

[Photo: A person holds a pink sign that reads 'Save Roe' during a rally to protest in support of abortion rights.]

Women Are More Than Their Ability to Reproduce. That’s Why I’m Sharing My Abortion Story.

Jo DeLosSantos

Our lives have value, and we have the right to determine our paths.

[Photo: Gregorio Casar speaks passionately during a press conference.]

How One Texas City Exploited a Loophole in an Anti-Choice State Law (Updated)

Erin Heger

Officials in Austin, Texas believe they've found a way around a Republican state law targeting a lease agreement between the city and a Planned Parenthood health center.

[Photo: Pro-choice supporters hold signs as they rally against the Global Gag Rule.]

Why the LGBTQ Community Should Be Worried About Trump’s Gag Rule

Julianna S. Gonen

In recent years, many reproductive health care providers—like Title X clinics—have filled a critical gap in the provision of health care to the LGBTQ community.

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