12 Texas clinics that cannot meet the unnecessary requirement of the doctor having admitting privileges at a nearby hospital will close today.
Oklahoma Tightens Laws to Deny Teenagers Abortion Rights
“Quite ironically, the legislature seems to be saying that an immature teen cannot have an abortion but can become a parent,” Martha Skeeters, president of the Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice, told RH Reality Check.
Judge Rules Part of Texas Abortion Law Unconstitutional
“Today’s decision has averted a catastrophic health crisis for women across the state of Texas.”
Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Gave Thousands to CPCs
Crisis pregnancy centers have been found to purposefully use inaccurate medical information, false statements, and emotional manipulation to dissuade women from receiving abortion care.
Report Reveals Planning Pregnancies Saves Taxpayers Money
“Chronic underinvestment and ideological attacks on the programs and providers that make publicly supported family planning services accessible to millions of women have been counterproductive.”
Anti-Choice Former Kansas Attorney General Suspended from Law Practice
The Kansas Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended the law license of former state Attorney General Phill Kline for launching a fraudulent legal prosecution against Dr. George Tiller, a Wichita abortion provider.
Personhood Measure Will Be on Colorado’s Next Ballot
Anti-abortion activists have collected enough signatures to include a “personhood” measure on Colorado’s next state ballot in November 2014, even though Colorado voters have twice rejected personhood initiatives.
California Governor Signs Bill Expanding Abortion Access
By expanding abortion access, California bucks the national trend of passing legislation that restricts abortion access.
Federal Suit Challenges Pregnant Woman’s Arrest Under Personhood-Like Law
Beltran was arrested after she sought early prenatal care and told health care workers about her prior use of painkillers and her attempts to stop use on her own.
Our Choice, Our Voice: On Speaking Out and Not Being Spoken Down To
Women want, and deserve, to make their own choices.
It’s Her Choice
There are myriad reasons why a woman has the right to choose which I couldn’t possibly begin to list here.
Our Constitutional Right to Abortion Regardless of Religion
I was raised a Protestant fundamentalist during the 1960’s and the evils of abortion were never mentioned.
How US Policy Denies Life-Saving Care to Women Raped in War
“I have nothing to give the child. How can I return to school? I am a woman with a bad reputation. I have no future. I cannot go to study anymore. I am a woman without a future.”
There Was Zero Question in My Mind
I did not want to be pregnant and definitely did not want a child. I felt no ambiguity or uncertainty about this. What I felt was determined.
I’m Pro-Choice Because Sophie Needed One
I remember the panic in her voice when Sophie told me her period was late… 2 months late.
Let’s Make Access to Abortion Meaningful for All Women
Meaningful access to abortion includes affordability, health care coverage, and physical access or proximity to a provider.
My Mother Wanted To Be An Astronaut
I do not thank my Mama for not aborting me anymore than I blame her for the miscarriage she had when I was in the 2nd grade. Another healthy baby girl joined our family years after and she has our Mama’s eyes.
My Abortion Story
I wish pro-lifers pushing new Texas laws understood: Hearing my little girl’s heartbeat would have been unbearable.
Military Abortion Rights: Boxing In Women Who Serve
Military families not only bear the full burden of costs for abortion care but, in some circumstances, are also actively blocked from receiving it even with out-of-pocket funds.
Graduate Baby Blues: When Pregnancy and College Don’t Mix
This piece is my story about my journey to choice.