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Amanda Zurawski, one of five plaintiffs in Zurawski v. State of Texas, speaks in front of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, March 7, 2023 as the Center for Reproductive Rights and the plaintiffs announced their lawsuit, which asks for clarity in Texas law as to when abortions can be provided under the "medical emergency" exception. Sara Diggins/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via REUTERS

Nation May 22

More women who were denied abortions in Texas join lawsuit challenging state’s abortion law

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Politics Apr 21

Boxes of Mifepristone, the first pill in a medical abortion, are seen at Alamo Women's Clinic in Carbondale
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What’s next for abortion pill legal battle as Supreme Court decision maintains access

The Supreme Court decided Friday to preserve access to the abortion drug mifepristone, for now. The pill will remain on the market while the Biden administration appeals a lower court ruling that would withdraw the Food and Drug Administration approval…

By John Yang

Health Apr 04

The Kansas State Capitol building is seen in Topeka, Kansas US May 12, 2016. Photo by Dave Kaup/REUTERS
Kansas lawmakers approve new abortion procedure bill that faces uncertain legal fate

The legislation could subject doctors to lawsuits or criminal charges if they're accused of not providing enough care to infants born during abortion procedures.

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Nation Jan 10

Denton’s city council meets to vote on abortion trigger law enforcement a low priority
Birth control ruling to see fresh scrutiny in Republican-controlled Texas Capitol

Access to reproductive health care is likely to command fresh scrutiny before the Republican-controlled Texas Capitol, where new restrictions are on the table in the first session since a statewide abortion ban took effect.

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press

Nation Sep 15

Protests during a special session debating on banning abortion, in Indianapolis
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Conservative states continue to restrict abortion following overturn of Roe v. Wade

Conservative states continue to pass laws that restrict abortions. There are 14 states where bans are in effect and West Virginia will soon have a near-total abortion ban signed into law. Mary Ziegler, a law professor at the University of…

By William Brangham

Sep 14

How more contraception options for both partners could change relationship dynamics

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

More than 60 years after contraceptive pills inhibiting ovulation hit the market, we’re still waiting on comparable options that target sperm.

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Sep 09

Voters in Michigan will decide whether to protect abortion this November

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

Voters in Michigan will decide whether to amend the state constitution to include protections for abortion access this November following a contentious battle over including two petition-driven proposals on the ballot. What is often an ordinary administrative process resulted in…

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Sep 05

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College students return to campus amid uncertainty over access to reproductive care

By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens

As the fall semester begins at colleges and universities across the country, students, parents and higher education health officials are grappling with how to navigate new restrictions after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Amna Nawaz spoke with Bayliss Fiddiman…

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Aug 31

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South Carolina lawmaker explains why he supported abortion bill after initial opposition

By Lisa Desjardins

South Carolina is the latest state to move toward a ban on abortions in the absence of Roe v. Wade. The state's House of Representatives passed a bill that allows abortions in just a few situations. Lisa Desjardins spoke with…

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Aug 11

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Faith leaders discuss how their religions approach the divisive issue of abortion

By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens

While many say the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is the answer to decades of prayer, some faith leaders fear their religious rights will be infringed amid new abortion restrictions. Amna Nawaz spoke with three faith leaders…

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