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Shefali Luthra
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Medication abortion and clinics on federal land: Here are Democrats’ ideas to protect abortion access
Facing a congressional stalemate, Democratic senators have asked the White House to consider a bevy of executive actions to protect abortion care ahead of an expected Supreme Court decision gutting Roe v. Wade.
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In 2020, 1 in 5 pregnancies ended in abortion — the first increase in 30 years
The report from the Guttmacher Institute comes just as the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Florida could be a critical access point for abortion, but the state’s own battle is just starting
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, the state is poised to become a regional destination for abortion. But with a 15-week ban set to take effect, its own future is unsure.
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Oklahoma becomes first state to end almost all abortion access
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a law Wednesday that would outlaw almost all abortions immediately.
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What abortion looks like in every state — right now
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. This dashboard provides updates on the current status of abortion rights in each state.
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With abortion rights in limbo, conservative lawmakers are eyeing restrictions on IUDs and Plan B
Contraceptive restrictions would almost certainly face legal challenges. But the Supreme Court has already laid the groundwork for states to restrict access.
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Medication abortion is the nation’s future. What does it feel like?
Self-induced medication abortions are likely to become more common in states that ban the procedure. The practice is safe, if one has access to medical support as needed. But it isn’t easy.
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Medication abortion is recognized as safe — even without a doctor — but do enough people know about it?
Some scholars and abortion providers worry that those who don’t know how to access pills, or who aren’t plugged into the right communities, could be at risk of harm.
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Many states are bracing for a post-Roe world. In Oklahoma, it’s practically arrived.
Already, clinicians in Oklahoma are trying to devise strategies to help their patients get to clinics in other states because of a six-week ban. But there are limits to what they can do.
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Republican state lawmakers prepare to quickly limit abortion access if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Through the courts, new bills and special sessions, Republican state lawmakers are working to make sure they are ready to limit access as soon as is legally permissible.