The largest federal abortion ban in the country was quietly implemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the end of 2025. There is no exception for the health of the mother unless her death is almost certain, and there are no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. Donald Trump hasn’t addressed it, and … Read more
A virulent form of misogyny has become the single most important force holding together the American right. Read more at The Atlantic
Ultimately, the Texas GOP aims to eliminate birth tourism by essentially changing the Fourteenth Amendment by granting citizenship only to babies with at least one biological parent who is a U.S. citizen, according to the party’s platform. DeVore said the amendment’s enforcement clause gives conservatives room to pursue new legislation. Read more at 19th News
“Ken Paxton has consistently pushed to criminalize women’s health care and put politicians in the middle of decisions that should be left to Texas women, their doctors, and their faith,” said JT Ennis, a spokesperson for Talarico’s campaign. “Paxton defended and enforced the most extreme abortion ban in the entire country, with no exceptions for … Read more
Voters in one of the most conservative U.S. states will decide whether to roll back the state’s abortion ban Read more at ABC News
Idaho voters will weigh in on their state’s abortion laws this November. The secretary of state’s office certified a ballot measure that could, if passed, overturn one of the strictest bans in the country, the campaign to restore abortion rights in Idaho confirmed on Monday. Read more at 19th News
Democrats say Collins’ actions undermine her stated support for reproductive rights — an argument they hope will resonate with the women voters who could decide the Maine Senate race. Read more at 19th News
The right is using Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing to argue that mifepristone is the problem, when it’s criminal abusers who are actually at fault Read more at Rolling Stone
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
