Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.
Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
New CDC report shows what happened to the abortion rate after Roe was overturned
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances
The bill is modeled after a Louisiana law that doctors say has created chaos for other gynecological issues best treated by these drugs.
The bill is modeled after a Louisiana law that doctors say has created chaos for other gynecological issues best treated by these drugs.
Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy, struck down by judge
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
Doctors say birth control, abortion pill requests have surged since election
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Abortion laws by state
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
Election 2024: Here’s how states voted on abortion rights
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
Trump won't say how he voted on Florida abortion issue: 'Stop talking about it'
Donald Trump voted Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida, near his Mar-a-Lago club, where he was then asked twice by reporters how he voted on the state’s abortion measure.
Donald Trump voted Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida, near his Mar-a-Lago club, where he was then asked twice by reporters how he voted on the state’s abortion measure.
US infant mortality rate rose after overturning of Roe v. Wade, study finds
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
Abortion passes inflation as top election issue for women under 30, survey finds
A growing number of women view abortion as their key issue heading into November’s presidential election based on results in a new survey.
A growing number of women view abortion as their key issue heading into November’s presidential election based on results in a new survey.
Supreme Court declines White House's appeal in Texas emergency abortion case
The Supreme Court chose not to hear arguments in a case involving Texas' abortion law, and denied an appeal from the White House.
The Supreme Court chose not to hear arguments in a case involving Texas' abortion law, and denied an appeal from the White House.
Supreme Court won't hear arguments in Texas emergency abortion case
Supreme Court justices on Monday decided to keep in place a lower court order stating hospitals cannot be required to provide pregnancy terminations that would violate Texas law.
Supreme Court justices on Monday decided to keep in place a lower court order stating hospitals cannot be required to provide pregnancy terminations that would violate Texas law.
Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights
In a social media post, the former first lady advocates for abortion rights saying in part “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom."
In a social media post, the former first lady advocates for abortion rights saying in part “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom."
Texas AG Ken Paxton suing city of Austin over abortion travel funds
Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing the city of Austin over funding intended to support Austinites traveling for access to abortion procedures.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing the city of Austin over funding intended to support Austinites traveling for access to abortion procedures.
Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access, AP-NORC poll finds
Around 6 in 10 Hispanic Protestants and about two-thirds of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, the new AP-NORC poll found.
Around 6 in 10 Hispanic Protestants and about two-thirds of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, the new AP-NORC poll found.
Where Trump, Harris stand on abortion rights
Abortion access and reproductive rights remain crucial issues as the November presidential election nears. Here’s where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on abortion rights.
Abortion access and reproductive rights remain crucial issues as the November presidential election nears. Here’s where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on abortion rights.
Abortion access 2024: Here’s where the laws stand in your state
Here is a look at the state of abortion access in the United States ahead of the November election.
Here is a look at the state of abortion access in the United States ahead of the November election.
Judge strikes down North Dakota's abortion ban
A judge made his ruling based on a request from the state to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a North Dakota abortion clinic in 2022.
A judge made his ruling based on a request from the state to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a North Dakota abortion clinic in 2022.
More women got tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned
A new study shows an increase in women opting for tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned, with the largest rise in states with abortion bans.
A new study shows an increase in women opting for tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned, with the largest rise in states with abortion bans.