News & Commentary about State Abortion Legislation

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Feb 29, 2024

In Alabama, Embryos Are People and It Won't Stop There

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In Alabama, Embryos Are People and It Won't Stop There

Dec 14, 2023

2023 in Review: The Latest on the Stories That Made Our Year

With the U.S Capitol in the back ground thousands of demonstrators march on Pennsylvania Avenue during the Women's March in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.

2023 in Review: The Latest on the Stories That Made Our Year

Nov 9, 2023

We’re Winning Big at the Polls

Issue 1 supporters cheer as they watch election results come in, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. The outcome of Tuesday’s intense, off-year election was the latest blow for abortion opponents.

We’re Winning Big at the Polls

Oct 26, 2023

Religious Communities in Ohio Are Fighting To Preserve Reproductive Rights

Supporters of Issue 1 attend a rally for the Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment held by Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights at the Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.

Religious Communities in Ohio Are Fighting To Preserve Reproductive Rights

Oct 25, 2023

What's at Stake in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Election

The stained glass green dome is visible in the Supreme Court Chamber in the Pennsylvania State Capitol building.

What's at Stake in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Election

Jun 22, 2023

A Year Without Roe: Your Stories

Protest sign that reads "abortion is essential healthcare"

A Year Without Roe: Your Stories

Apr 25, 2023

Idaho Attorney General's Abortion Opinion Shows Overturning Roe Was Only the Beginning

Idaho Attorney General's Abortion Opinion Shows Overturning Roe Was Only the Beginning

Mar 14, 2023

No One Should Face the Death Penalty for Accessing Health Care

Abortion Rights protestor holds a sign reading "WE WILL NOT GOT QUIETLY, BANS OFF OUR BODIES"

No One Should Face the Death Penalty for Accessing Health Care

Feb 28, 2023

Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back

Three demonstrators holding pro-abortion signage.

Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back

Jan 19, 2023

Roe's 50th Year Undid Its Promise

Roe's 50th Year Undid Its Promise