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Abortion rights won in seven states — but a Trump presidency makes them vulnerable
A second Trump presidency and mixed results in abortion ballot measures and state supreme court races suggest access will grow more unequal in the United States.
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How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans
The stakes in United States v. Skrmetti are even higher than most Americans realize. If the court rules to keep the ban on gender-affirming care in place, the consequences could be wide-reaching.
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Some states are turning miscarriages and stillbirths into criminal cases against women
How a person handles a pregnancy loss — and where it occurs — can be the difference between a private medical issue and facing criminal charges.
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Anti-abortion centers are stepping into electoral politics
The centers have drawn scrutiny for giving people inaccurate information to deter them from getting abortions.
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Her mom lived and died in the shadows. Harris’ reaction to their story changed her vote.
Ivett Castillo wanted dignity for her mother, an undocumented immigrant who couldn’t access the health care she needed. She got to ask Harris directly about the fate of families like hers.
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Native women fought for years to expand Plan B access. But some tribal clinics remain resistant.
APM Reports spent more than six months surveying tribal clinics and pharmacies around the country. Dozens refuse to provide Plan B — or impose restrictions.
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Missouri voters could undo their state’s abortion ban. Making abortion accessible is a different story.
Even before Roe v. Wade fell, a web of restrictions had made abortion largely unavailable in Missouri – particularly in the rural areas home to a third of the state’s residents.
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White House aims to eliminate out-of-pocket spending on birth control for most Americans
The proposed rule on contraception coverage could help 52 million women of reproductive age, officials said.
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For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything
Donald Trump’s hostility toward gender-affirming care has thrust trans rights into the center of a contentious election, raising anxiety about future federal support.
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IVF is popular in pro-family Utah. Why aren’t candidates talking about it?
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some states are now beginning to develop policies to regulate IVF.