Abortion Rights
Will Bruce Rauner's Pro-Choice Stance Let Dems Move In?
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has isolated members of both parties simply because he "hasn't done his job," according to a Democratic strategist in the state.
Can Marie Newman Beat a Seven-Term Incumbent?
A Democratic primary in Illinois puts the momentum of the women-led resistance to the test.
Undocumented Minors Have No Abortion Rights: Official
In December, Lloyd denied a request for an abortion from a minor who had allegedly been raped and tried to enter the U.S. weeks after the assault.
Mike Pence Foresees End to Abortion 'in Our Time'
Pence was the keynote speaker at an anti-abortion event in Nashville.
Trump Admin Released Undocumented Teen for Abortion
"Jane Moe" was 17 weeks pregnant when she filed paperwork accusing the Office of Refugee Resettlement of blocking her from getting an abortion.
Trump Admin Blocks Fourth Immigrant From Abortion
The American Civil Liberties Union is fighting for Jane Moe's right to an abortion.
Nebraska Gets Pro-Choice License Plates
In Nebraska, the debate over abortion rights is argued on warring custom license plates.
Doug Jones Won With an Abortion Rights Stance
The Democratic Party has wrestled with the question of whether to become more moderate on its abortion rights stance. Doug Jones's election victory could be the answer.
SCOTUS to Hear Free Speech Case From Pro-Life Centers
Crisis Pregnancy Centers are arguing a California state law requiring them to provide women with information about abortion infringes on their First Amendment rights.
Watchdogs File Complaint Against Fake Abortion Clinic
A watchdog group is accusing Attleboro Women's Health Center of deliberately deceiving women who seek its services.
GOP Adds Anti-Choice Measure To Spending Bill
The legislation could in turn give hospitals, insurance companies and other institutions the right to refuse to participate in or provide coverage for abortion.
Abortion Rights' Unlikely Champion: The Satanic Temple
The Satanic Temple believes that "one's body is inviolable, subject to one's own will alone," and "beliefs should conform to our best scientific understanding of the world."
Abortion Might Soon Be Legal in Chile
Chilean senators on Wednesday took the first major step toward legalizing the procedure.
Sweden Vs. Trump in Battle of Sexual Health Funds
"Sexual and reproductive health and rights are a prerequisite for attending school and being active on the labor market," according to Sweden.
Northern Irish Women Denied Free Abortions
The U.K. has a publicly funded health care system, but Northern Irish women are not allowed to get free abortions in England to avoid the region's strict laws.
Real-life 'Handmaids' Join the Anti-Trump Resistance
Handmaids are forming a resistance to anti-abortion measures across the country.
Iowa Supreme Court Blocks Abortion Law
The court granted an emergency temporary injunction on the section that required a waiting period and extra appointment before a woman could get an abortion.
Why a Christian Doctor Decided to Provide Abortions
The 54-year-old devout Christian says his faith led him to believe he has a duty to help women in need.
Pence Breaks Senate Tie to Kill Family-Planning Rule
It was the second time Pence used his role as the chamber's president to end a deadlock. He was called to the capitol earlier to carry the resolution through a procedural vote.
Abortion Strictures Advance in Texas
The bill is designed to protect doctors from malpractice lawsuits, according to its author.
Tomi Lahren Suspended After Pro-Abortion Comments
During an appearance on "The View," Tomi Lahren said anti-abortion conservatives are "hypocrites."
Does Ivanka Trump Back or Oppose Abortion Rights?
On International Women's Day, the first daughter remains silent on the issue.
MA to Fund Planned Parenthood Gaps Left by Congress
U.S. laws already prohibit federal money from being used for abortion, but currently allow the Medicaid low-income health program to cover other services.
Judge Blocks Texas Plan to Cut Planned Parenthood Funds
U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks said state health officials "likely acted to disenroll qualified health care providers from Medicaid without cause."
Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood Vetoed in Virginia
The bill passed by the Republican-controlled legislature would have barred the state from providing funds to clinics that perform abortions not covered by Medicaid, the federal healthcare program for the poor.
Norma McCorvey, Plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, Dies at 69
As 'Jane Roe', McCorvey's landmark lawsuit established a women's right to an abortion.
Oklahoma Bill: Men Must Give Permission for Abortions
The state representative who sponsored the bill referred to pregnant women as "hosts."
Protests Arranged On Both Sides Of Abortion Issue
Anti-abortion activists have said they were energized by the election of President Trump.
Widespread Rallies to Target Planned Parenthood Funding
While Planned Parenthood does perform abortions, the organization says the majority of its services involve preventative measures and routine women's health care.