Gloria Steinem lived to see a powerful backlash against her vision of feminism It was the fight for abortion rights that launched Gloria Steinem into feminism The Independent UK · Sep 4
Abortion Pill Case Is Frozen Until December While a Federal Judge Waits for the FDA Review A federal judge paused the Texas and Florida mifepristone lawsuit until December 1 or the end of the FDA safety study. Access is unchanged. Medical Daily · Sep 2
Sweden ends aid to Liberia in a hammer blow to women’s rights and healthcare Sexual and reproductive services face an uncertain future as the country’s second-largest donor halts support worth hundreds of millions of pounds The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
‘There’s no place to go’: providers see more abortions later in pregnancy as bans spread in US Patients are showing up ‘later and sicker’ for abortion care as more US states adopt bans and significant restrictions The Guardian - US · Aug 30
Scotland must catch up with UK on decriminalising abortion, says top campaigner THE Scottish Government is "sending out the wrong message" on abortion law as it lags behind reform across the rest of the UK, a leading… The National (Scotland) · Aug 28
Satanic Temple Band Sparks Outrage With 'Abortion Ritual' Music Video Filmed Inside a Hobby Lobby Satanic Planet, linked to The Satanic Temple, released a music video showing a simulated satanic ritual in a Hobby Lobby restroom, sparking debate over religious freedom and corporate policy. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
Nine key takeaways from the leaked SNP conference agenda ABOLISHING the Scotland Office, bringing in a land tax, cutting down the number of Scottish councils, and quitting the social media platform X are… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Cassidy says abortion pill makers turn blind eye to safety Sen. Bill Cassidy is accusing abortion pill manufacturers of not meeting their legal responsibilities to ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration safety regulations, especially when pills are sold online through third-party providers. A report issued Thursday by Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, follows the… Roll Call · Aug 27
Baby with rare heart defect at center of surrogacy case in critical condition Biological parents have secured restraining order against surrogate as lawsuit continues and baby receives care The Guardian - US · Aug 26
California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates The attorney for the couple’s surrogate McKenna West said in court she should be the mother of the newborn. The biological parents have a restraining order against West. The Texas Tribune · Aug 26
Abortion rights group endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Maine Senate race Reproductive Freedom for All – one of the country’s oldest pro-choice groups – backs Jackson in his fight against Republican Susan Collins The Guardian - US · Aug 26
California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect have testified in a Texas court The Independent UK · Aug 25
Republicans lean on anti-trans sentiment GOP lawmakers have packaged two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion Salon · Aug 25
Anna Faris reveals her son has pleaded for her to accept Jesus The Scary Movie star has opened up about discussing Christianity, abortion and religious hypocrisy with her teenage son Jack, whose father Chris Pratt has frequently spoken about his own Christian faith. BANG Premier · Aug 22
The Guardian - US · Aug 22 Trump’s new attorney general poses a huge threat to abortion rights A call revealing Todd Blanche’s plans to crack down on mifepristone lays bare the danger
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 142,000 Women Crossed State Lines for Abortions in 2025: Journey Got Harder and Costlier After Bans In 2025, women seeking abortions face longer travel times and costs due to state bans. Here's how restrictions impact access and the role of telehealth in providing solutions.
The Conversation · Aug 20 Anti-abortion rhetoric is becoming entrenched in Australian right-wing politics Earlier this week, Queensland Nationals MP Llew O’Brien introduced a so-called “born alive” bill into the House of Representatives.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Doctor who pushed FDA to restrict abortion meds is nominated to lead the agency Dr. Heidi Overton called the overturning of Roe v. Wade ‘a huge victory for life’
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Trump nominates staunch abortion critic Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA Democratic lawmakers quickly and forcefully denounced Trump’s pick online
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration
The Guardian - US · Aug 19 Trump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDA Overton has said that Congress should strictly regulate abortion drug mifepristone ‘to protect women and children’
Salon · Aug 19 AI’s abortion misinformation problem Reproductive rights advocates are pushing back as AI chatbots misdirect abortion seekers
Reason · Aug 19 Seventh Circuit Strikes Down Restriction on Informing Indiana Minors About Out-of-State Abortion Providers Some excerpts from yesterday's long decision in Planned Parenthood Great Nw. v. Comm'r, decided by Judge David Hamilton, joined by… The post Seventh Circuit Strikes Down Restriction on Informing Indiana Minors About Out-of-State Abortion Providers appeared first on Reason.com.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 19 A surrogate’s fight for parental rights in Dallas could discourage surrogacy use in Texas, lawyers say A surrogate’s fight for custody over the baby she birthed last week could lead to more restrictions on the rights of biological parents and on abortion clauses in surrogacy agreements.
Medical Daily · Aug 19 A Federal Judge Blocked Idaho from Prosecuting Doctors for Abortions Performed to Protect a Patient's Health A federal judge ruled that Idaho cannot prosecute physicians for abortions that protect a patient's health. The state attorney general says he will appeal.