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Trump's anti-trans, anti-abortion order

Scientifically inaccurate wording in the order attempts to erase both trans and reproductive rights, experts say

Salon · Jan 23, 2025

Can states protect abortion from Trump?

Those who voted for Trump "nullified" their votes to expand access to abortion in their states, one expert says

Salon · Nov 9, 2024

Will Biden actually restore Roe?

Experts say there's no clear path to restoring Roe, but Biden is likely waiting for Democratic control of Congress

Salon · Jul 9, 2024

When life-saving abortion law isn't safe

Texas and Idaho have challenged whether or not the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act takes priority

Salon · Jan 10, 2024

Abortion bans stranding more patients

New research predicts the problem will only worsen, resulting in three-quarters of women under bans giving birth

Salon · Sep 7, 2023

‘Not just difficult, it’s excruciating:’ Texas women take stand at abortion hearing

AUSTIN, Texas — The room went cold during Samantha Casiano’s 20-week anatomy scan for her fifth pregnancy. The ultrasound tech, previously bubbly and talkative, went silent. Something was wrong, Casiano recounted in a Travis County court Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Medication abortions still in limbo

Legal experts weigh in on what to expect with the mifepristone case this week

Salon · Apr 18, 2023

Conflicting rulings for abortion pill

A bit of legal "whiplash" could occur in the next few days, one expert says

Salon · Apr 11, 2023

Walgreens hit with abortion backlash

The hashtag #boycottwalgreens has been growing on Twitter and TikTok

Salon · Mar 10, 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