Abortion bans are pushing people to terminate later in pregnancy
Abortion clinic providers say barriers to accessing reproductive care is delaying abortion to later in pregnancy Read more at Salon
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Abortion has huge financial consequences in a woman’s life — and in the economy
“We all understand — if we’re parents, or know anybody who’s a parent, or are paying any attention to parents — the ways in which having children impacts the economic lives of families,” says Caitlin Myers, an economist at Middlebury College. “For women in particular, it’s the single biggest economic decision most of them will … Read more
Suburban women care about abortion, despite what Republicans claim
According to the poll, 53 percent of Republican women voters someway or strongly oppose leaving abortion rights up to the states, in addition to 86 percent of Democratic women. Seventy-three percent of independent women voters also polled that they opposed leaving abortion to the states. When looking at women in the suburbs and urban areas, … Read more
Montana becomes eighth state to put measure protecting abortion on ballot
Montana becomes eighth state to put measure protecting abortion on ballot The secretary of state’s office also changed the rules to say the signatures of inactive voters would not count, reversing nearly 30 years of precedent. The office made computer changes to reject inactive voters’ signatures after they had already been collected and after counties … Read more
Inside the fight over military abortion access
“It’s enormously disappointing to see the bipartisan bill that we passed out of committee 57-1 become overrun with partisan amendments that restrict reproductive freedoms, attack LGBTQ+ service members, leave our NATO allies behind, ignore the threat of climate change, and more,” Houlahan said in a statement. “Our military families deserve better than this political theatre.” … Read more
Pregnancy in America is starting to feel like a crime
Terrified you might be losing your pregnancy, you rush to the emergency room — only to be told that no one there will care for you, because they’re worried they could be accused of participating in an abortion. The staff tells you to drive to another hospital, but that will take hours, by which time, … Read more
Two years after Roe’s overturn, there are more abortions in America — but they’re harder to get
Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the number of abortions performed in the country is up. But that’s only part of the story. In many places, they are also much harder to get or provide. Read more at 19th News
Abortion Fund Leaders Have A Stark Warning For All
Abortion Funds Are In ‘A State Of Emergency’ 2 Years After Dobbs After the overturn of Roe v. Wade, donations flowed to abortion funds, but over time the money has dried up — endangering care for people across the country. Read more at HuffPost
Women increasingly fear being prosecuted for using abortion pills, advocacy groups say
Baden added: “We are in a fearful climate with increased hostility and legal risk for patients, providers and helpers. We have to be prepared for the ongoing targeting and criminalization of people who are seeking abortion care.” Read more at NBC News
Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time
It chose this location intentionally, MSI’s Latin America regional managing director told the health news website Stat. Cancún’s status as a popular tourist destination means that multiple U.S. airports offer direct flights for about US$400 round trip. In-person abortion services range from $250 to $350. MSI’s website caters to Americans by offering information in English … Read more