With ever-changing laws on reproductive rights across the country, advocates are urging Congress to recognize the economic burdens women face when trying to access reproductive healthcare, especially in states where it is restricted.
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Maryland Democrats defend abortion drug in brief to Supreme Court
The Justice Department on Friday filed a brief with the Supreme Court seeking to block a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling restricting use of the drug.
In this episode of the CNS “Takeover” podcast: abortion rights
The Supreme Court’s decision on abortion rights played a key role in the midterm elections, generating higher turnout among women voters in many states and handing Republicans some surprise defeats.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Texas abortion law Monday
With a more conservative court, pro-choice and pro-life activists are closely watching this case.
Abortion bans disproportionately impact marginalized communities, activists say
A variety of abortion restrictions have been passed in 21 states, with others pending in state legislatures.
D.C. pro-choice march demands protection for women’s rights
Thousands rallied Saturday in Washington in support of reproductive rights as a response to a restrictive abortion bill passed in Texas and an upcoming Supreme Court challenge to a Mississippi law.
With eyes on Texas and Supreme Court, pro-choice advocates to march in D.C. Saturday
The rally is not a traditional Women’s March but part of a coalition effort instead, with more than 660 sister marches planned nationwide.
Planned Parenthood supporters fight possible funding cuts
Supporters of Planned Parenthood joined with state democratic lawmakers to urge the General Assembly to approve legislation that would continue funding for health care services if the federal government cuts back its support for Planned Parenthood.
Mike Pence has a double, only he wears short-shorts
WASHINGTON — On inauguration weekend, there were two Mike Pences in the nation’s capital. One celebrated his swearing-in as the new vice president with supporters at three official inaugural balls. The other didn’t wear pants. He wore short-shorts. Meet the…
Women’s March on Washington drew many men, too
WASHINGTON — When Stephen Klatsky first heard of the Women’s March on Washington, he wondered if men would be invited or if they would be considered an interference with the purpose of the event. Klatsky, a Washington resident, wrote a…