U.S. Supreme Court Poised To Issue Major Abortion Ruling
The court’s decision on whether a Republican-backed 2013 Texas law placed an undue burden on women exercising their constitutional right to abortion is one of three remaining cases for the court to decide on Monday, the last day of its term.
This Supreme Court Case Propelled By Right-Wing Media Myths Could Have Major National Consequences
The Texas law has already forced more than half of the state’s abortion clinics to close, and if the law is allowed by the Supreme Court to take full effect, another 10 of the 19 remaining clinics in the state could close– meaning that 75 percent of all of the clinics in the state will be shut down because of the law.
Louisiana Legislature Passes 72-Hour Waiting Period For Abortions
The bill requires a woman to wait at least 72 hours after a state-mandated ultrasound for the procedure. The current waiting time is 24 hours, the same as in most states with waiting periods. Only five other states require 72-hour waiting periods: Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Utah.
Abortions, With No Regrets
More than 100 women filed supporting briefs full of stories about the abortions that made it possible for them — and often their families — to live safe and productive lives.
Book Review: ‘Notorious RBG’ Explores The Legacy Of ‘An Underestimated Woman’
‘Notorious RBG,’ in its celebration of the trailblazing Supreme Court Justice, glosses over some of the hardships she faced.
5 Reasons The GOP Is In Worse Shape Now Than It Was In 2012
The Republican Party, after eight years of plotting Obama’s demise, is in far worse shape than it was the last time it lost the presidency. Here’s why.
After Four Decades With Roe, U.S. Women Still Need Abortion Access, And So Much More
As economic inequality takes center stage in politics, it’s important to remember that reproductive justice and bodily autonomy are just as essential for secure lives.
House Republicans Withdraw Abortion Bill Amid Protest In The Ranks
House Republicans celebrated the Roe v. Wade anniversary by pulling an extreme anti-abortion bill.
Texas Judge Orders Hospital To Reinstate Two Abortion Doctors
By Chuck Lindell, Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN, Texas — A state judge Thursday ordered a Dallas hospital to temporarily reinstate admitting privileges that had recently been revoked for two abortion doctors. University General Hospital Dallas sent identical letters to the doctors last month saying their admitting privileges had been revoked because their abortion practices were “disruptive to […]