Reproductive rights
After $45M Campaign Push, Planned Parenthood Wants a Biden Executive Order
"The first thing we would like to see would be an executive order on day one, within the first 100 days, that demonstrates the administration's commitment to sexual and reproductive health care," Planned Parenthood's president told Newsweek.
Planned Parenthood Corrects Ted Cruz's Definition of Birth Control
The reproductive healthcare nonprofit shared a tweet from five years ago, where the senator referred to birth control as "abortion-inducing drugs," which he also did in Wednesday's Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
Supreme Court Stops Trump From Restricting Abortion Meds During Pandemic
The Supreme Court's ruling also avoids making reproductive rights an even more contentious election season issue than it already is.
GOP Rep. Follows Controversial RBG Tweet By Slamming Stacey Abrams Doc
Georgia Congressman Doug Collins claimed Amazon is furthering an "anti-family" agenda by promoting Abrams' film about voter suppression.
The Controversial Beliefs That Led to Planned Parenthood Disavowing Sanger
Despite being a vocal advocate for birth control, Sanger also was involved in the eugenics movement.
The Jewish case for abortion rights
Fundamentalists hijacked the religious conversation on abortion, but Judaism permits, and in some cases even requires it. This makes abortion not only a Fourteenth Amendment issue—but a First Amendment right.
As Sanders Releases Reproductive Healthcare Plan, Where Does Biden Stand?
Former Vice President Joe Biden's public stance on abortion rights has undergone a significant transformation.
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."
Supreme Court May Overturn Roe v. Wade—But It Won't Be the End: Expert
Ultimately, it would be up to states to "protect and expand reproductive freedom," if Roe v. Wade is overturned, the National Institute for Reproductive Health has said.
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.
Women for Trump Co-Chair Claims Women 'Are Truly Equal for the First Time'
"He has been the women's president. This president has done more for women—it's unparalleled," Gina Loudon said.
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.
Democrat Presidential Candidates Highlight Plans For Abortion Access
"It's not an exaggeration to say women will die because these Republican legislatures in these various states... are telling women what to do with their bodies," Sen. Kamala Harris said.
Medication Abortion to Be Provided at California State College Campuses
In the first legislature of its kind in the U.S., California will provide medication abortion services on its state college campuses.
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.
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?"
Planned Parenthood Builds Secret 'Mega-clinic' in Illinois
The 18,000-square-foot Illinois abortion clinic, providing care to over 10,000 women, will be among the biggest in the country.
Tennessee Considers Banning Abortion Once A Woman Knows She's Pregnant
"It continues to keep chipping away at opportunities for women to be self determining," said Cherisse Scott, founder of the reproductive justice group SisterReach.
The Hyde Amendment Is Ideology Dictating Health Care and Must Be Repealed
Anyone who wants to be president must take a stand against the Hyde Amendment, as well as the bans to safe, legal abortion and the Title X gag rule.
Trump's War on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Is Global
The Trump administration has worked to bring its domestic agenda to the U.N. and other global fora with alarming scale and speed.
Trump Admin's Conscience Rule 'Could Be Fatal,' Lawsuit Warns
"This new policy could threaten anyone seeking medical care in this country, but will fall particularly hard on women and LGBTQ patients," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Alabama Democrat Invokes President Trump in Criticism of Abortion Ban
"If there is an absolute wrong way to do something, Alabama is going to figure it out."
Alabama Abortion Ban Could See Doctors Face More Prison Time Than Rapists
"We're telling a 12-year-old girl who, through incest and rape, is pregnant, we are telling her that she doesn't have a choice," state Senator Rodger Smitherman said.
Supreme Court Will 'Nullify' Roe v. Wade, Senator Says
"The states are very busy passing all kinds of laws that would limit a woman's right to choose. It's those things that will go before Justice Kavanaugh," Senator Mazie Hirono warned.
State Department's Human Rights Report Just Got Shorter
"This sends a clear signal that women's reproductive rights are not a priority for this administration," a State Department official told Politico.
Trump Admin Blocks Fourth Immigrant From Abortion
The American Civil Liberties Union is fighting for Jane Moe's right to an abortion.
Planned Parenthood Asks SCOTUS To Review Abortion Law
Planned Parenthood is petitioning the court to review a law that would ban medication abortion in Arkansas and leave just one abortion provider in the entire state.
What's Alex Azar's Stance On Birth Control?
Alex Azar's views on birth control are perfectly in line with the Trump administration's—which spells disaster for women.
Massachusetts Mandates Free Birth Control
Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation that requires state insurers to cover birth control without copays.
The Military's Abortion Policy Is Hurting Women: Study
Military medical facilities can only provide abortions in the event of rape, incest or a risk to the woman's life.