News & Commentary about Federal Abortion Legislation

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Dec 17, 2018

Will the Supreme Court Overturn Roe v. Wade After All?

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Will the Supreme Court Overturn Roe v. Wade After All?

Jun 4, 2018

Young Immigrant Women Have the Right to Access Abortion. Monday’s Supreme Court Decision Doesn’t Change That.

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Young Immigrant Women Have the Right to Access Abortion. Monday’s Supreme Court Decision Doesn’t Change That.

Nov 14, 2017

The Tax Bill Includes Language Designed to Undermine Abortion Rights

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The Tax Bill Includes Language Designed to Undermine Abortion Rights

Nov 1, 2017

Latest Abortion Ban Bill Is Yet Another Attack on Women’s Rights

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Latest Abortion Ban Bill Is Yet Another Attack on Women’s Rights

Mar 7, 2017

The House’s Obamacare Repeal Bill Would 'Defund' Planned Parenthood. Here’s The Truth About What That Means.

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The House’s Obamacare Repeal Bill Would 'Defund' Planned Parenthood. Here’s The Truth About What That Means.

Sep 29, 2016

It's Time to Go, Hyde Amendment

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It's Time to Go, Hyde Amendment

Jul 29, 2016

Did Their Backs Hurt Your Knives?

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Did Their Backs Hurt Your Knives?

Jan 22, 2016

43 Years After Roe: We’ve Come a Long Way, Maybe?

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43 Years After Roe: We’ve Come a Long Way, Maybe?

Jul 8, 2015

Unbowed, Undaunted, and Bold: Restoring Abortion Coverage and Achieving Reproductive Justice

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Unbowed, Undaunted, and Bold: Restoring Abortion Coverage and Achieving Reproductive Justice

Mar 3, 2015

Reproductive Rights Shouldn't Be Just for the Rich

Reproductive Rights Shouldn't Be Just for the Rich