Reproductive Rights
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Florida Democrat Introduces Bill to Protect Abortion Seekers From Criminal Charges
Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed last week that felony criminal penalties would only apply to healthcare providers, not women, under the state’s looming six-week abortion ban. Minority Leader Lauren Book is not taking his word for it.
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Florida Supreme Court Appears Poised to Uphold DeSantis’ 6-Week Abortion Ban
With five of its seven justices appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Supreme Court could soon determine the future of reproductive freedom in the state. We spoke with the Director of Advocacy at Florida Access Network to find out more about the effects of the state’s impending six-week ban.
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First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Gets FDA Approval
Opill is the first ever birth control pill to be approved for over-the-counter sales. The medication will likely become available at stores and online retailers in the U.S. in early 2024.
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Post-Roe Abortion Bans Have Led to Devastating Outcomes for Women, Study Finds
Women have suffered through ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, fetal anomalies, and other complications, but have found it difficult to get the care they need due to restrictive abortion bans.
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What the Latest Abortion Pill Ruling Means for You
The 5th Circuit’s ruling maintains mifepristone’s availability for now, but severely limits access in ways that could harm patients seeking abortion care.
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Judge’s Abortion Pill Ruling Could Have Widespread Consequences on Health Care Access
Access to the abortion medication mifepristone has been called into question following the issuance of competing rulings in Texas and Washington.
