Politics Jan 20 What to know as the battle over abortion rights shifts to state ballots in 2024 By John Yang, Harry Zahn
Nation Jun 24 Watch 7:56 The state of abortion access in America a year after Roe’s reversal A year ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and erased the constitutional right to seek an abortion. It was a tectonic shift that left each state to decide whether abortion would be legal within its borders. Now,… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Nation Jan 22 Watch 8:43 The shifting battle over abortion rights 50 years after Roe Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade gave constitutional protection to the right to seek an abortion. But after a different Supreme Court overturned Roe last year, ending a pregnancy is now a crime in… By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Claire Mufson
Politics Jan 22 On 50th anniversary of Roe, women’s marches draw thousands across the U.S. Women’s marches demanding abortion rights drew thousands of people across the country on Sunday, the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established federal protections for the procedure. By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America, Harm Venhuizen, 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
Jul 17 Watch 6:19 What we know about the economic effects of limiting access to abortion By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson 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… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 5:08 Why finding accurate facts about abortion has become more difficult in post-Roe America By Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, online researchers say disinformation about abortion has flooded websites and social media, and some of that disinformation is influencing policy. Misleading and medically inaccurate information even found its way into the Dobbs… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 5:34 Biden encounters obstacles as he searches for options to protect abortion access By PBS NewsHour Weekend President Biden this week confronted the political and legal realities about abortion in America and protecting access to it, with a lack of votes from Democrats to reform the filibuster and legalize abortion nationally and limitations under the law. Leah… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 5:25 How the Roe reversal could impact domestic violence survivors By PBS NewsHour Weekend The Supreme Court's reversal on Roe is setting off ripple effects as states implement abortion bans. Among them, rising concern for women abused by those close to them. Natalie Nanasi, a professor at SMU Law School, and Lori Gonzalez from… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 10:08 How states are preparing for a Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade By Courtney Norris, Kyle Midura, Adam Kemp, Gabrielle Hays, Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado The U.S. Supreme Court is soon expected to issue what could be a momentous decision upending abortion rights. Last month, a leaked draft revealed the conservative justices were preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion regulation to the states. Continue watching