Last night, voters in Albuquerque, New Mexico defeated an unprecedented ballot measure that would have banned abortion after 20 weeks and contained no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the woman.
Supreme Court Refuses to Block Texas Abortion Law
“We are disappointed by the Supreme Court’s failure to block this unnecessary, burdensome Texas law. It’s only purpose is to deny women access to abortion – an essential part of women’s reproductive health care.”
US Supreme Court Rejects Case to Reinstate Required Ultrasounds for Abortions
“It does not merely make information available to a woman who wishes to terminate her pregnancy … it compels women to undergo an invasive medical examination and listen to a state-scripted narrative even if they object.”
Anti-Abortion Extremists Urge Volunteers to Kidnap Women
“I’m not suggesting you actually take a woman to an abortion clinic. It’s a Wonderful opportunity to minister to an abortion minded woman for an hour while you DON’T take her to the clinic.”
It’s CPC Week of Action: Feminist Majority Foundation and NARAL Are Taking on Fake Clinics
Young pro-choice supporters on college campuses around the country have planned activities aimed at exposing the lies that CPCs spread to put women’s health at risk.
Feminists, Abortion Rights Win in Virginia
Feminists supported Virginia Democratic Candidates Terry McAuliffe for Governor and Dr. Ralph Northam for Lieutenant Governor in decisive wins.
Supreme Court Dismisses Major Medical Abortion Case
Without much explanation, the US Supreme Court took a major abortion case off of its docket today, providing relief for abortion rights supporters concerned about how the conservative court may have decided the case.
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.
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.
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Virginia Clinic’s TRAP Law Appeal Will Proceed in Court
About 30 supporters of the clinic attended the hearing in the courtroom, and around 75 attended a lively rally before the hearing outside the courthouse.
California Governor Signs Bill Expanding Abortion Access
By expanding abortion access, California bucks the national trend of passing legislation that restricts abortion access.
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Nebraska Supreme Court Denies 16-Year-Old Foster Child an Abortion
The Nebraska Supreme Court refused on Friday to grant a 16-year-old foster child’s request to get an abortion without parental consent.
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Anti-Abortion Activist Hired for North Carolina Health Policy Position
This hire is the latest in a string of politically charged hiring decisions at the agency, reports the News Observer.
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Supreme Court to Decide New Abortion Pill Case
An Oklahoma law that could outlaw all drug-induced abortions – and could have a sweeping impact on other abortion laws across the nation – is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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More Texas Planned Parenthood Clinics Close
Planned Parenthood closed two rural Texas clinics last week.
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California Bill Expanding Abortion Access Sent to Governor
Assembly Bill 154, written by Assembly Majority Leader Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), will allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified midwives to perform abortions within the first 12 weeks of a woman’s pregnancy.
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Circuit Court Strikes Down Arizona Anti-Abortion Bill
An Arizona bill intended to strip Medicaid funding from doctors and clinics that provide abortions was defeated in court last week.
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Report Shows Over 50 Abortion Clinics Across US Have Closed Since 2010
When clinics close, women face tangible consequences.
Our Choice, Our Voice: On Speaking Out and Not Being Spoken Down To
Women want, and deserve, to make their own choices.