Abortion Rights
Abortion Debate Appears To Hold Up Talks On Coronavirus Response Package
Pro-abortion advocates have condemned the Trump administration for reportedly fighting to see language from the Hyde Amendment added to the bill.
Utah's Women Senators Walk Out As Men Pass Abortion Ultrasound Bill
Sen. Luz Escamilla said the walkout by Democratic and Republican state senators was a "spontaneous decision."
Why Schumer, Roberts Were Fighting Over an Anti-Abortion Supreme Court Case
How did this feud, which included a rare rebuke of a top elected official by America's highest judge, originate?
Trump Says NY, VA Allowed Abortion Up Until Moment of Birth
At the March for Life, the president said that New York and Virginia laws permit abortion "all the way up until the moment of birth."
U.S. Marks 47th Anniversary Of Roe v. Wade–But Will Ruling Make It To 50?
"There are genuine concerns about the long-term future," said reproductive rights expert Mary Ziegler.
Ex-GOP Governor Candidate Calls for Execution of Abortionists
Scott Lively, a former GOP candidate for the Massachusetts governor's seat, said on the Pass the Salt podcast that he believed that abortion providers should be put to death, but that he wasn't calling for vigilante-style justice.
Mississippi's 15-Week Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court has stricken down Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, stopping it from taking effect and protecting the state's only open abortion clinic.
Planned Parenthood Wins Lawsuit Against Anti-Abortion Activists
A federal jury in San Francisco ruled in favor of Planned Parenthood Friday, handing the group victory in its lawsuit against anti-abortion group Center for Medical Progress and it's president David Daleiden, who they say illegally recorded and then deceptively edited videos of doctors and staff.
Senate Confirms Controversial Trump Court Pick Steven Menashi
Menashi's confirmation has been opposed by several progressive organizations, including Planned Parenthood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Alliance for Justice.
How to Watch: House Oversight Committee Hearing on State Abortion Access
Nearly a dozen states have passed legislation restricting access to abortion so far in 2019.
South Carolina Moves Forward With Bill That Would Ban Nearly All Abortions
If the bill is passed, South Carolina would join a long list of states that moved this year to ban abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected.
There's No Constitutional Right For A Woman To Have An Abortion: McMaster
"The whole thing is not the kind of thing we like in South Carolina," Governor McMaster said.
Florida House Passes Bill Requiring Parental Consent for Minors' Abortions
Parental consent could be a requirement for Florida minors who want an abortion if a bill passed by the state House of Representatives becomes law.
Trump Administration Awarded $33M to Fill Title X Gaps, but Is It Helping?
"The Trump administration is frantically scrambling to try to fill the gaps in care created through its own unethical gag rule," Planned Parenthood's Jacqueline Ayers said.
Pennsylvania Moves to Ban Abortion After A Fetal Heartbeat is Detected
Republican state lawmakers unveiled two pieces of legislation on Monday that aim to restrict abortion access.
San Francisco Won't Do Business With 22 States Because of Abortion Laws
The ordinance, which prohibits travel and contracting with the blacklisted states, will go into effect on January 1, 2020.
Planned Parenthood Endorses 89 Federal Candidates In 2020 Campaign Push
"People won't take these attacks anymore—and they're looking to make their voices heard at the ballot box," said Alexis McGill Johnson, the acting president and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
Planned Parenthood Announces Largest-Ever Campaign Push for 2020 Election
Planned Parenthood said its first priority in the 2020 election cycle is to make sure Donald Trump is not re-elected.
DACA, LGBTQ Rights, Gun Control:the Supreme Court's New Year
The Supreme court kicked off its new term yesterday—from LGBTQ discrimination to gun control, here's what to expect in the next year
Anti-Abortion Groups Take On IVF, Fertility Clinics Over Unused Embryos
"When you do IVF, you create a life, but how many lives does it take?"
Ohio Bill Would Jail Docs Who Don't Save Babies Born After Failed Abortions
State Senator Terry Johnson has introduced legislation that would charge doctors with criminal manslaughter if they fail to take lifesaving measures should a baby be born after a failed abortion.
Margaret Atwood Believes Roe v. Wade Will Be Overturned in the U.S.
The Canadian author's hotly anticipated sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' comes out on Tuesday, September 10.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Calls for Stricter Gun Control Laws on 'Hannity'
Mayor de Blasio said that even if someone has a clean background, a gun is not necessary to protect their home and family.
Activists Submit Six New Ballot Initiatives To Ban Abortions Past 22 Weeks
These initiatives do not include cases where the woman's life is at risk.
Former Planned Parenthood Head Explains Her Exit from Organization
Wen was removed from her post on Tuesday after less than a year on the job.
Planned Parenthood Removes Leader As Trump Admin Restricts Abortion Access
Leana Wen cited "philosophical differences over the direction and future of Planned Parenthood" in her departure as president.
New Poll Marks Major Support for Abortion Rights With Assist from GOP Men
A new poll Wednesday measured the highest support for abortion rights among U.S. adults in a quarter-century.
Amy Klobuchar Shuts Down Male Democrats Over Support for Abortion Rights
Senator Amy Klobuchar shut down Governor Jay Inslee's claim that he was the "only candidate" who "has actually advanced the ball" on abortion rights.
What People Get Wrong About Abortion
As the national debate on abortion has heated up, so has the use (and misuse) of terminology related to reproductive health.
Joe Biden Speaks Broadly on Abortion at Planned Parenthood Event
The former vice president and 2020 Democratic candidate struggled to explain how he would protect abortion access during a Planned Parenthood event Saturday.