Nicholas Mark from the University of Wisconsin argues that the reason that agency gave for canceling these grants — “normalizing sexual activity for minors” — is a “bizarre” framework. “In a world where teens have smartphones, teens are surrounded by sex and such easy access to sex and sexual imagery, sexual iconography,” he says. “It … Read more
“What I’m anticipating is we’re going to see a new wave of states banning Planned Parenthood from their Medicaid programs,” Sobel said. “I think there are states that even if it’s not very meaningful, even if Planned Parenthood is not a big provider in their state, I think it’s symbolic for some states to take … Read more
The report also calls for the return of Comstock laws and the patchwork of anti-vice statutes that were historically used to prosecute individuals for “obscene” devices, the transmission of “prurient” content, and other prohibitions that lasted into the 20th century. Most alarming, he views the high court’s 6-3 decision in the Paxton case as an … Read more
Wilson is a self-described Christian nationalist who wants to repeal a woman’s right to vote, has defended slavery and believes homosexuality should be a crime. His beliefs are extreme, and not long ago they were considered fringe. But today, Wilson’s teachings are entering the mainstream, according to religion and history scholars, including Kristin Kobes Du … Read more
Last week marks four years since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade’s constitutional protections for people seeking abortion care. Anniversaries are a moment to take stock, and over the last four years, EFF has seen firsthand how digital rights and reproductive rights have become increasingly intertwined. One major way this has happened: the fight … Read more
Anti-abortion advocates, including Republican lawmakers and state officials, want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant. Read more at 19th News
“The impact of this defund did not result in less abortion care. It just resulted in less people being healthy, less people being able to get care and access in a place that they want to get care and access,” Walsh-DeVries said. “And there’s not a way to put a number on how many people … Read more
Critics say the new focus could reshape LGBTQ+ healthcare, abortion access and vaccine policy Read more at The Guardian
The organization found 100 examples in 49 states of pregnancy centers using language on their websites about how they can “rule out” ectopic pregnancies. The harm is not hypothetical. The letter cites cases in Texas and Massachusetts, where women in those states went to pregnancy centers that missed ectopic pregnancies. Read more at National Public … Read more
The House Freedom Caucus sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday outlining its demands for a third reconciliation bill, including extending a prohibition on federal funding for abortion providers and immediately paying for any new spending. Read more at Politico
