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The problem with Walgreens and mifepristone

When the company bowed to Republican pressure and said it wouldn’t provide abortion pills in 20 states — even states where the abortion pill is legal — all hell broke loose. Then California made a shock announcement. Holly Baxter reports

The Independent UK

Diabolical liberty: after-school Satanists club threatens to sue district over ban

Club in Pennsylvania was initially approved to use facilities, but was rescinded after pushback from community members

The Guardian - US

SNP minister calls for Kate Forbes to provide ‘clarity’ on abortion views

SNP MINISTER Shona Robison has called on Kate Forbes to provide clarity on her views around abortion, saying it is “fundamental” to have a…

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SNP minister Shona Robison claims Kate Forbes has 'undermined' Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: Shona Robison demanded that her Cabinet colleague Kate Forbes provide "full transparency" on her views on abortion.

Daily Record

Women march as rights under threat across the globe

Women were taking to the streets from Kabul to Bangkok on Wednesday to mark International Women’s Day and defend rights that are coming under increasing attack.

Bangkok Post

First Thing: Five women denied abortion care in Texas sue state over bans

The women were refused abortions despite their nonviable pregnancies posing a serious risk to their health. Plus, the secrets of lifelong friendships

The Guardian - UK

Commentary: Banning abortion pill mifepristone would be a terrible policy choice and violate human rights

Patients’ access to lifesaving medicine is under threat because an anti-abortion rights organization sued in federal district court to overrule the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, which has been used to terminate early pregnancies for almost a quarter century in the U.S. If the judge, appointed by the…

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Texas women with risky pregnancies sue over how state’s abortion ban forced them to flee

AUSTIN, Texas — Five women denied abortions in Texas despite having dangerous pregnancy complications sued the state in a lawsuit that could provide the first clarity on when doctors can legally perform the procedure.

Tribune News Service

A mobile billboard promoted abortion pills in Boise. It was asked to leave, nonprofit says

BOISE, Idaho — A nonprofit organization planned to spend three days in Boise — as part of a multistate initiative — informing the public about reproductive rights and access to abortion pills.

Tribune News Service

Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban abortion after 6 weeks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans moved Tuesday to restrict abortion even more by proposing bills to ban the procedure with few exceptions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Orlando Sentinel

What we know about the abortion pill at the center of California and Walgreens split

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will cut ties with retail pharmacy Walgreens.

Tribune News Service

US vice president voices support for Texas abortion lawsuit

Five Texas women have filed a lawsuit against the state alleging its abortion bans have led to a ‘healthcare crisis’.

Al Jazeera

Florida’s latest anti-abortion law will nearly eliminate access across the South

Most abortions are banned across the deep South. New restrictions in Florida threaten access for millions of Americans in a state that has been a refuge for care

The Independent UK

Michael Hiltzik: A spineless Walgreens bows down to antiabortion crusaders

There has long been reason to question whether, despite its pledges to do the right thing, corporate America will stand up for environmental, social and democratic principles.

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DeSantis boasts of culture war victories and previews potential 2024 message in State of the State address

‘We defied the experts, we bucked the elites, we ignored the chatter, we did it our way: the Florida way. And the result is we are the No. 1 destination for our fellow Americans who are looking for a better life’

The Independent UK

Five women who were denied emergency abortion care in Texas sue the state over ‘barbaric’ restrictions

The lawsuit appears to be the first time that pregnant women have sought legal action after a wave of anti-abortion laws have threatened care for millions of Americans

The Guardian - US

Five women denied abortion care in Texas sue state over bans

The women were refused abortions despite carrying nonviable pregnancies that posed major risks to their health

The Independent UK

Women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it risked their lives

Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing Texas over its abortion ban

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Liverpool Echo

Abortion clinic buffer zones set to become law in 'huge victory'

Potential protesters will have to stand at least 150 meters away from clinics providing abortions or risk a fine

The Independent UK

MPs reject calls to allow ‘silent prayer’ in abortion clinic buffer zones

In a free vote in the House of Commons, the proposal was defeated by 116 votes to 299, majority 183.

Salon

First ever lawsuit against abortion bans

Women denied abortions sue Texas to clarify exceptions to the laws

Los Angeles Times

Could a Texas judge halt abortion pill access, even in states with protections?

ATLANTA — A conservative federal judge in Texas is poised to rule in a lawsuit that could disrupt abortion access across the nation — including in states with strong abortion protections such as California — by halting distribution of a key abortion pill.

Evening Standard

NHS nurses and midwives should be able to approve abortions, report argues

Largest study of abortion in UK concludes that need for two doctors to sign off on procedure should be scrapped

The Texas Tribune

Women denied abortions sue Texas to clarify exceptions to the laws

Five women announced a new lawsuit Tuesday, marking the first time patients directly affected by new abortion laws have sought to challenge them in court.

WEKU

California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company's plan to drop abortion pills

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state would halt business with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant agreed to stop distributing mifepristone in some red states amid legal pressure.

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