Health Jun 23 The abortion legal landscape a year after overturn of Roe v. Wade By Amna Nawaz, Laura Barrón-López, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran, Maea Lenei Buhre
Nation Jun 21 Watch 4:53 Poll shows Americans’ trust in Supreme Court remains low This week marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. It also marks critical days in the current Supreme Court term with major rulings expected on affirmative action, religious and LGBTQ+ rights. This as trust in… By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Politics Jan 20 March for Life back in DC for 1st time since Roe v. Wade overturned Instead of concentrating their attention on the Supreme Court, the marchers plan to target the building directly across the street: the U.S. Capitol. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
Health Jul 31 Watch 6:46 Early America’s complicated history with abortion access The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade relied heavily on the argument that, in Justice Samuel Alito’s words, “a right to abortion is not deeply rooted in the nation’s history and traditions.” Paul Solman takes a look at that… By Paul Solman, Lorna Baldwin
Economy Jul 17 Watch 6:19 What we know about the economic effects of limiting access to abortion In addition to the moral and political debates over abortion access, there is an economic dimension. For people living in states without access to abortions, the financial consequences of a pregnancy can be long lasting. PBS News Weekend’s Ali Rogin… By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson
Jul 11 Abortion rights to be on Michigan ballot this fall By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Abortion rights are poised to come before Michigan voters in November after an abortion rights campaign turned in a record-breaking number of signatures Monday for a ballot initiative to the secretary of state’s office. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 5:45 Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade puts other rights at risk Democrats on Capitol Hill are urging President Biden to take immediate action to protect abortion rights following the Supreme Court decision. It also comes after Justice Clarence Thomas said in his concurring opinion the court should reconsider other precedents such… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 4:29 How doctors are reacting to the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery After the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, Americans seeking reproductive health care are facing profound logistical, legal and medical obstacles. Women’s health clinics in several states are already canceling appointments overs fears of violating state laws that now… Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch 7:40 How some states are moving to protect abortion access As conservatives across the country celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision to end the nationwide right to abortion, Democratic leaders are quickly moving to make sure they ensure access to reproductive care where state laws and politics allow it. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Jun 24 With Roe defeated, you won’t be able to get an abortion in these states By Shefali Luthra, The 19th While the mechanisms and timing of these bans vary, they are certain to soon eliminate access to legal abortion in large swaths of the country. In other states, legal questions about the future of abortion access could drag out for… Continue reading