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[Photo: An illustrated portrait of Judge Kyle Duncan.]

Meet the Trump Judge Who Handed Texas Its Abortion Ban

Lisa Needham

In this new monthly column, we examine Trump-appointed judges, including Kyle Duncan, who are upending long-standing civil and human rights.

[Photo: A sad and tired doctor holds her head as she sits alone on a hospital floor near a window.]

‘Sadness Beyond Tears’ as COVID-19 Abortion Ban Brings Chaos to Texas Clinics

Paige Alexandria

“I'm hurting just thinking about the people we have to turn away, and what they might do or experience without access to safe abortion care."

[Photo: A pharmacist scans a box of over the counter medicine.]

The COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes the Need for Over-the-Counter Birth Control

Ellen Friedrichs

“When you have to stay home, and as more resources are directed toward the public health crisis, requiring that prescription for birth control is a particularly challenging barrier at this time.”

[Photo: Two young, Black women in a car. The woman in the passenger seat looks concerned.]

A ‘Heartless’ New Reality in Texas: Traveling 800 Miles for Abortion Care

Dennis Carter

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's COVID-19 abortion ban would mean almost every county in the state will be more than 100 miles away from the nearest U.S. facility providing care.

[Photo: An illustration of a variety of menstrual products in the background. In the foreground the word 'TAX' is scratched out in red.]

How We Can Take Down the Tampon Tax and End Period Poverty

Janice Miyoshi Days

As of April 1, Ohio is the latest state to stop charging a "tampon tax"—but the state of period poverty across the United States remains dire.

[Photo: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during a press conference.]

Texas’ Legal Arguments for Banning Abortion During COVID-19 Are Hot Garbage

Imani Gandy

Texas' arguments about abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic leading to overtaxed health-care systems, depleted resources, and further spreading of the virus are patently ridiculous.

[Photo: A large crowd of pro-choice supporters in Texas hold signs during a rally.]

Texas Reproductive Rights Groups Fight Anti-Abortion ‘Sanctuary Cities’

Erin Heger

The Trust. Respect. Access. coalition in Texas is pushing back against the anti-abortion ordinances by working with local activists to speak out.

[Photo: A group of demonstrators display signs during a pro-life rally outside an abortion clinic.]

Anti-Choice Activists Say Abortion Isn’t ‘Essential,’ but Clinic Protests Are

Jessica Mason Pieklo

While the rest of us stay at home, anti-choice protesters will keep performing their "vital service" outside abortion clinics during the COVID-19 outbreak.

[Photo: Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference.]

Anti-Abortion Groups Are Making COVID-19 an Even Greater Public Health Threat

Dr. Herminia Palacio

Exploiting the COVID-19 crisis to chip away at reproductive health and rights will disproportionately harm those who are least well off precisely when people most need protection.

[Photo: A young, brown pregnant person holds their head in their hands.]

Paying for an Abortion Was Already Hard. The COVID-19 Economic Downturn Has Made It Even Harder.

Paige Alexandria

With anti-abortion state officials using COVID-19 to stop legal abortion and millions losing their jobs, abortion funds are seeing a crush of requests.

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