The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Women call for tougher EU stance on Poland’s abortion laws

At least six women have died after doctors refused abortion due to constitutional court’s 2020 ruling on foetal defects.

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022

Those in the anti-abortion movement need new strategies

The pro-life movement should focus on helping more women avoid unintended pregnancies, and ensuring that expectant mothers who really just need financial or practical or emotional support can find it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

How same-sex marriage gained bipartisan support – a decadeslong process has brought it close to being written into federal law

While public opinion and different state laws on abortion rights are sharply dividing the country, there’s growing indication that most people agree on another once-controversial topic – protecting same-sex marriage.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022

Democrats make history with state wins

Democrats won key victories in four crucial battleground states — and that's even more important than you think

Salon · Nov 17, 2022

How Michigan Democrats took control for the first time in decades

Republicans were expected to maintain their iron grip on state legislature – but Democrats took control of the vital swing state’s senate and house

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2022

US Catholic bishops worry about abortion views in the pews

The nation’s Catholic bishops continue to signal their hardline opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Resistant Jurors Can Help Protect Abortion Rights (No Matter What the Law Says)

In the event of prosecution, jury nullification allows regular people to exercise a veto over the power of the state.

Reason · Nov 16, 2022

10 innovators shaping the future of health

Each finalist has had a major accomplishment over the last year and is using their influence to increase health and wellness access and equity.

Fortune · Nov 16, 2022

Inside Tenn. GOP's anti-abortion meeting

Anti-choice groups see Tennessee’s ban as the country’s strongest — and they want to keep it that way

Salon · Nov 16, 2022

Ky. Supreme Court hears arguments over abortion ban

Ky. Supreme Court hears arguments over abortion ban

WEKU · Nov 15, 2022