Michigan Republican US Senate candidate Peter Meijer backed strict abortion bans
During his one term in the House of Representatives, Meijer co-sponsored bills that threatened access to birth control.
By Jesse Valentine - November 30, 2023During his one term in the House of Representatives, Meijer co-sponsored bills that threatened access to birth control.
By Jesse Valentine - November 30, 2023Anti-abortion organizations are pushing state lawmakers to promote a controversial and unproven “abortion reversal” treatment — flouting the objections of medical professionals who point out it is not supported by science.
By Anna Claire Vollers - November 30, 2023The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office will decide Tuesday whether a proposed measure to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right will go on the 2024 statewide ballot.
By Tess Vrbin - November 27, 2023Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens threw cold water on a bid to thwart the recent abortion rights amendment Issue 1. Instead of attempting to deny the courts’ jurisdiction or rushing to the ballot with a repeal effort, Stephens argued lawmakers should focus on maternal and early childhood care.
By Nick Evans - November 15, 2023The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a lawsuit seeking to stop Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall from prosecuting those who help Alabama women obtain abortion service out of states.
By Alander Rocha - November 10, 2023In early October, an Idaho woman 20 weeks into her pregnancy went to the emergency room after her water broke about five months early. When the water breaks prematurely, an infection can develop and infect the fetus, placenta and other fluids. At that stage of pregnancy, the threat of infection becomes a ticking clock for […]
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris - November 07, 2023The Republican governor wants to pass a 15-week abortion ban.
By Emily Singer - October 19, 2023'In Pennsylvania, we elect judges, and people have a right to know where you stand on those issues,' Daniel McCaffery said.
By Rebekah Sager - October 17, 2023Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hopes to win a Republican majority in the General Assembly that will roll back reproductive rights.
By Josh Israel - October 12, 2023About 80% of women with some form of intellectual disability have been sexually assaulted, according to a peer-reviewed paper.
By Rebekah Sager - October 11, 2023Republican nominee Juan Pablo Segura makes no mention of his support for an abortion ban on his campaign website.
By Josh Israel - October 10, 2023Abortion rights are on the ballot in November in Virginia legislative elections.
By Emily Singer - October 06, 2023Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the abortion drug mifepristone should be available in the United States.
By Emily Singer - September 29, 2023More than 17% of respondents to a recent survey said they would refuse a fellowship or a job in states with abortion restrictions.
By Rebekah Sager - September 29, 2023The Republican gubernatorial nominee, who once said he wanted to ban abortion in cases of rape or incest, now says he would allow those exceptions.
By Emily Singer - September 19, 2023'The people needed us to make a health care decision and we were fortunately able to do that,' the president of Planned Parenthood Wisconsin said.
By Rebekah Sager - September 15, 2023House Republicans have buried anti-abortion provisions in must-pass federal spending bills.
By Rebekah Sager - September 15, 2023'We need to trust science, trust professionals, and ultimately, more importantly, trust women to make the decisions that are best for themselves and their families,' Beth says.
By Rebekah Sager - August 23, 2023Nineteen state attorneys general joined Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson in filing an amicus brief in a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Idaho ban.
By Rebekah Sager - August 16, 2023Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is stumping for ballot Issue 1, which would make it harder for Ohio voters to amend the Constitution.
By Emily Singer - August 01, 2023Republicans who in 2022 lost a Senate seat to Democratic abortion rights supporter John Fetterman are standing firm against reproductive rights.
By Josh Israel - July 06, 2023Michigan voters enshrined abortion rights in their state Constitution, but Republicans hope to reverse those protections with a federal ban.
By Josh Israel - July 06, 2023'I hope our report will be eye-opening,' says Dr. Daniel Grossman, one of the study's authors.
By Rebekah Sager - June 22, 2023'Limiting abortion care has so many ripple effects,' says Dr. Wendy Molaska, former president of the Wisconsin Medical Society.
By Rebekah Sager - June 21, 2023Without these organizations, low-income and marginalized communities would not be able to access the abortion care they need.
By Rebekah Sager - June 15, 2023Experts say that Gen Z and millennial voters are highly invested in the political process because of their support for abortion rights and anxiety about the consequences of electing Republicans.
By Nick Vachon - June 07, 2023Dr. Warren Hern, who has performed thousands of abortions in nearly 50 years of practice, says, 'This is the worst situation I've seen in this country in my life.'
By Rebekah Sager - June 01, 2023During a town hall event broadcast on CNN, the former president repeatedly dodged questions about whether he would sign a federal abortion ban if he were reelected, while promising to 'negotiate so that people are happy.'
By Josh Israel - May 11, 2023Ronna McDaniel acknowledged the issue hurt her party in the 2022 elections.
By Josh Israel - May 01, 2023Democratic governors are standing strong and adding protections, while Republicans are doubling down on restrictive bans.
By Rebekah Sager - April 18, 2023