The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

California cancels $54 million Walgreens contract over abortion pill fight

Making good on a threat he made Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that California will cancel a $54 million contract with Walgreens as punishment for the pharmacy’s decision not to distribute abortion pills in states where attorneys general have warned it would be illegal.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

California to end Walgreens contract after abortion dispute

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is withdrawing a $54 million contract with Walgreens

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Mississippi advances initiative process but not for abortion

Mississippi might revive an initiative process, but people would be banned from putting abortion laws or budget proposals on the statewide ballot

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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…

Chicago Tribune · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023