Dec 19 Watch 7:37 Impact of ‘global gag rule’ goes beyond abortion for these health groups in Kenya By Fred de Sam Lazaro The so-called global gag rule, which cuts off some U.S. government aid to health agencies that offer or mention abortion services, has been reinstated by every Republican president going back to Reagan. But the Trump administration has gone much further,… Continue watching
Mar 30 Pence casts decisive vote for bill that lets states block some Planned Parenthood money By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press In Congress' latest clash mixing the politics of abortion, women's health and states' rights, Pence cast the decisive vote in a 51-50 roll call. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 7:47 Pious Philippines rolls out reproductive health law amid opposition By PBS News Hour Teen pregnancies rose by 50 percent in the Philippines over the last decade. Now that predominantly Roman Catholic country has begun implementing a law -- contested for years -- that requires public health facilities to offer free contraceptive services. Special… Continue watching
Aug 04 More fights ahead on Planned Parenthood after Senate vote By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- In the aftermath of the Senate's derailing of Republican legislation halting federal dollars for Planned Parenthood, one thing seems clear: Many on both sides think they can ring up gains from the battle. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 6:51 Colorado program that reduces teen pregnancy in jeopardy By PBS News Hour For six years, the Colorado Family Planning Initiative has been providing free long-term birth control to teens and low-income women. The program has reduced unplanned teen pregnancies by 39 percent, and the abortion rate by 42 percent. The group has… Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch Must employers make special considerations for pregnant workers? By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court heard a case of a former UPS driver who claims the company discriminated against her while she was pregnant. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal offers some background on the case and Gwen Ifill gets analysis… Continue watching
Mar 09 Guatemala’s Archbishop Speaks on Family Planning, Violence Against Women By Talea Miller Guatemala's Archbishop Oscar Julio Vian Morales calls for more education about natural family planning, and encourages Guatemala's men to change their attitudes towards women. Continue reading