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Doctors should not report women to police for suspected illegal abortions

Letter: There are strict rules about confidentiality and it is reassuring that the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has reminded medics of this essential duty to their patients, writes Wendy Savage

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024

Can abortion travel bans be enforced?

It's not clear if abortion travel bans are constitutional or not. For now, they are mostly used as intimidation

Salon · Jan 30, 2024

France Takes Steps to Recognize Woman's Right to Abortion

France's National Assembly considers a bill to constitutionalize a woman's right to abortion, inspired by recent developments in the United States.

Pennsylvania case challenging ban on Medicaid abortions back in court

Supreme court rules lower court must hear case arguing decades-old law barring coverage for procedure should be overturned

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2024

Pennsylvania high court revives a case challenging Medicaid limits for abortions

The court's 3-2 decision overturns a decision to dismiss the case and puts aside a 1985 state Supreme Court decision that upheld a law banning the use of state Medicaid dollars for abortion.

WEKU · Jan 29, 2024

Abortion rights are Biden’s most powerful re-election issue. He should act like it

Abortion is a crucial issue in this election – and a powerful motivator for voters. Yet the president is still tiptoeing around it

The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2024

Abortion Rates Surge: 12% Increase Post Dobbs Decision

This content discusses the responsibility of the Democratic Party to nominate a president who prioritizes important issues such as border security, economy...

Tennessee Woman Running for Office to Fight Abortion Restrictions

In this interview, Allie Phillips, a candidate for a Tennessee state house seat, shares her personal experience with Tennessee's strict abortion laws and e...

Republican Legislators Attempt to Undermine Voters' Abortion Rights Initiatives

Legislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi aim to restrict voters' say on abortion rights, sparking concerns about democratic processes and underminin...

Emmanuel Macron is playing a dangerous game with abortion rights in France

The president is flirting with the pro-natalist far right even as parliament debates whether to enshrine pro-choice laws, says Cécile Simmons of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD)

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024

House Democratic candidates make abortion access top focus of '24 campaigns

Democrats are targeting seats with first-term GOP incumbents in states where access to abortion rights could resonate with swing voters.

WEKU · Jan 28, 2024

Texas Teen Birthrates Rose for the First Time in 15 Years, Hispanic Teens Lead The Charts

Following strict restrictions, fertility rates rose in the state for the first time in 15 years, largely affecting Hispanic teens

Latin Times · Jan 28, 2024

If anyone can get the US government to take deepfake porn seriously, it’s Swifties

Their collective anger over AI-generated sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift may help spur changes to federal law when it comes to deepfake porn

The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2024

Abortion investigations causing women ‘life-changing harm’, says UK expert

Women losing ‘everything’ after being accused of illegal abortion in England and Wales, even if not charged, says Dr Jonathan Lord

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2024

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USAFacts · Jan 26, 2024

How many abortions occur in the US?

In 2021, there was roughly one abortion for every five newborn children in the US.

The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2024

Biden hopes abortion will keep him in the White House. But has he done enough to protect rights?

The president has made big promises and held the line against legal challenges, but activists say he could be doing more

Salon · Jan 26, 2024

Abortion exceptions "have no meaning"

A new report estimates 65,000 pregnancies by rape in abortion-ban states, underscoring the fallacy of these laws

WEKU · Jan 25, 2024

Up First briefing: Boeing faces production caps, Haley bets on South Carolina

The FAA laid out a plan for Boeing 737 Max 9 jets to resume flying, but also hit the company with production caps. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley pins her presidential hopes on her home state.

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The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2024

Nearly 65,000 US rape victims could not get an abortion in their state, analysis shows

Researchers estimated likely number of rape-related pregnancies in 14 states with near-total abortion bans since Dobbs ruling

The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2024

US elected officials avoiding topics of abortion and gun control over fear of threats

Brennan Center survey finds tens of thousands steering clear of hot-button issues – and some considering quitting public life

Roll Call · Jan 25, 2024

GOP pivots on abortion stance as 2024 nears - Roll Call

Republicans have struggled to find a post-Roe abortion message that can win over both evangelicals and swing voters.

Biden co-chair addresses protests on abortion, Israel support intensity

Former Congressman Cedric Richmond discusses how President Biden handles protests, emphasizing the importance of free speech and diverse coalition building.

Latin Times · Jan 24, 2024

Hispanic Lawmaker from Florida Introduces Bill to Ban Abortion in Practically All Circumstances

HB 1519 would only allow abortions in cases where the mother's life is in danger; it would also charge doctors who conduct them

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024

France debates plan to enshrine abortion as constitutional right

Impetus for change was US supreme court overturning Roe v Wade, while Germany passes law banning harassment of women at abortion clinics

WEKU · Jan 24, 2024

Raped, pregnant and in an abortion ban state? Researchers gauge how often it happens

Researchers estimate nearly 65,000 rape-caused pregnancies have happened in states with abortion bans in effect since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The report is in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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