Abortion

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8:08pm Sep 28, 2020

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights

by Sarah McCammon

President Trump promised to name Supreme Court justices who would oppose abortion rights. Activists say Barrett fits that mold. Her history as a federal judge offers potential clues to her views.

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9:01pm Sep 19, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Ginsburg's Death A 'Pivot Point' For Abortion Rights, Advocates Say

by Sarah McCammon

The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets up a brutal nomination fight, and abortion rights is likely to be a contentious issue.
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2:36pm Aug 27, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Fact-Checking 6 Claims Pence Made About Biden's Record In His RNC Speech

by Sam Gringlas

Pence warned that a Biden administration would threaten American freedoms and crumble the nation's economy. In making that case, Pence deployed several inaccurate or questionable claims.
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2:43pm Jun 16, 2020

Books Books Arts Health & Safety

Study Examines The Lasting Effects Of Having — Or Being Denied — An Abortion

by Terry Gross

In The Turnaway Study, Diana Greene Foster shares research conducted over 10 years with about 1,000 women who had or were denied abortions, tracking impacts on mental, physical and economic health.

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7:26pm Jun 15, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Planned Parenthood Backs Biden, Seeing A 'Life And Death Election' Ahead

by Sarah McCammon

Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses former Vice President Joe Biden despite a mixed record on abortion rights. To support Democrats, the group is boosting spending by 50% over the 2016 campaign.

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7:11pm May 29, 2020

National National

Missouri's Only Clinic That Provides Abortions Allowed To Remain Open

by Vanessa Romo

"Planned Parenthood has demonstrated that it provides safe and legal abortion care," a state commission ruled. It said state health regulators wrongly blocked the St. Louis clinic's renewal in 2019.
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5:27pm May 27, 2020

National National Science Politics & Government Health & Safety

Medical Groups Ask FDA To Ease Access To Abortion Pill During The Pandemic

by Sarah McCammon

Reproductive rights advocates want patients to be allowed to pick up mifepristone at a hospital or clinic. The drug, which was approved 20 years ago, also helps to manage miscarriages for some women.
8:45am Apr 20, 2020

Courts Courts

Another Lawsuit Filed In NC Over Abortion Protest Arrests

by Paul Garber

Stay-at-home orders haven’t stopped abortion protesters from gathering in Greensboro and Charlotte during the shutdown, and the debate has shifted to federal court.
3:51pm Apr 14, 2020

National National Health & Safety

Federal Court: Medication Abortions Can Proceed In Texas

by Sarah McCammon

A federal appeals court is allowing medication abortions to proceed in Texas despite an order suspending nonessential procedures.
5:50pm Apr 07, 2020

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Federal Appeals Court Panel Reaffirms Texas Abortion Ban Under Coronavirus Limits

by Sarah McCammon

The decision allows the ban while litigation continues. Top state Republican officials have said abortion is an elective procedure and should be suspended to save medical supplies during the pandemic.
3:55pm Apr 06, 2020

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Federal Judge Allows Some Abortions To Continue In Oklahoma

by Sarah McCammon

Patients have been turned away for abortions after Republican state officials said an executive order suspending elective procedures during the coronavirus pandemic applies to abortions.
7:49am Apr 06, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Crime

Abortion Protesters Gather Despite Stay-Home Orders

by Paul Garber

Abortion clinics have long been a First Amendment battleground. Even stay-at-home orders haven’t completely shut down demonstrations against them.