Paris Hilton reveals she had an abortion in her 20s as she speaks out against Roe v Wade reversal Author says: ‘It’s your body, your choice and I really believe in that’ The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Texas judge could halt access to abortion pill mifepristone Mifepristone, legal in the US for more than 20 years, is now under threat. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2023
What will happen if medication abortion challenge succeeds? In the latest effort to limit abortion access, opponents of the procedure are seeking to ban one of the two drugs used in medication abortions The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
First Thing: Massive majority expected in UN’s demand for Russia to leave Ukraine Global south countries including China, South Africa and India expected to abstain. Plus, why Starbucks is putting virgin olive oil in coffee The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023
Lawyer argues fetus of jailed pregnant woman is being illegally detained Florida attorney uses ‘fetal personhood’ argument in attempt to free client that could have consequences for women’s rights The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2023
Idaho may criminalize mRNA vaccines Anti-vax Republicans lawmakers are taking a page from abortion bans — and public health experts are worried Salon · Feb 23, 2023
Victorian Liberals have ‘no plans’ to change abortion laws despite MP’s claims, leader says John Pesutto refused to condemn Moira Deeming over speech and comments contained in emails released under FoI The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
Florida seeks to reinstate law blocking state funding for Planned Parenthood TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Citing the Supreme Court case that reversed Roe v. Wade, Florida’s attorney general on Wednesday filed a motion to reinstate part of a 2016 law that would have blocked state funds from going to Planned Parenthood and other organizations that perform abortions. Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023
Missouri lawmakers try to strengthen abortion ban Legislation by a Missouri Republican would strengthen the state's abortion ban The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Debate on abortion access turns to Wisconsin high court race National groups on both sides of the abortion fight are pledging significant spending in the race for a pivotal seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, tossing the perennial battleground state into the spotlight of the searing debate over abortion access The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
How abortion pills work and why they're in the spotlight Demand for abortion pills has soared since the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade. Axios · Feb 22, 2023
Abortion may appear on the Ohio ballot in 2023, and other states expecting abortion-related constitutional ballot measures Two campaigns in Ohio announced that they are joining efforts to put a statewide abortion-related initiative on the ballot in 2023. Ballotpedia · Feb 22, 2023
Lawmaker sparks outrage after asking about the potential economic benefits of the deaths of abused Alaska children JUNEAU, Alaska — Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman sparked outrage online after asking whether there could be economic benefits from the death of abused children. Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023
Anti-abortion protesters begin 40 days of 'vigils' across Scotland Supporters of the international 40 Days for Life campaign gathered outside the QEUH in Glasgow on Wednesday morning holding signs containing… The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023
Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023 Furious doctor confronts anti-abortion group protesting 'for 40 days' outside Scots hospital Dr Greg Irwin challenged the group of pro-life campaigners, who were clutching upsetting signs and holding a "prayer vigil".
Glasgow Live · Feb 22, 2023 Glasgow hospitals to be targeted by anti-abortion protestors for the next 40 days Anti-abortion group 40 Days of Life will be increasing the number of protests they hold outside Glasgow hospitals and clinics over the next 40 days despite pleas from medics for them to end.
Roll Call · Feb 22, 2023 Two countries, two different approaches to population programs - Roll Call An 82-year-old known as "Mr. Condom" and birth control distribution by hairdressers are hallmarks of Thailand's reproductive health program.
Ballotpedia · Feb 22, 2023 The educational background of the top-4 state executives in each state Welcome to the Wednesday, February 22, Brew.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023 Kate Forbes pledges to defend abortion rights despite personal beliefs SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said she is committed to defending the right to have an abortion.
The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2023 ‘I cried with her’: the diary of a doctor navigating a total abortion ban When Tennessee passed one of the US’s strictest abortion bans, Dr Leilah Zahedi-Spung was unable to care for her patients
Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023 'Disgraceful' anti-abortion protests to start outside Scots hospital for 40 days The 'utterly unacceptable' protests are being coordinated by 40 Days For Life - a Texas-based anti-choice organisation.
Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023 Maryland House committee hears bills to protect abortion under state constitution BALTIMORE — Lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates heard politically and emotionally charged testimony Tuesday after Speaker Adrienne A. Jones reintroduced a bill to protect abortion access in Maryland’s constitution.
The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2023 Pro-choice advocates file paperwork for Ohio ballot initiative on abortion Coalition of lawyers, doctors and activists hope to put the question of abortion directly to state voters after toppling of Roe v Wade
Ballotpedia · Feb 21, 2023 Texas sues Biden administration over guidance to pharmacies on providing abortion-inducing drugs Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on February 7, 2023, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas challenging July 2022 guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that, according to Paxton, violates state sovereignty by seeking “to require…
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 What is the Free Church of Scotland and what do they stand for? SNP’s Kate Forbes could see her religious beliefs stall her bid to succeed Sturgeon, but what are they?