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With abortion rights in limbo, conservative lawmakers are eyeing restrictions on IUDs and Plan B
Contraceptive restrictions would almost certainly face legal challenges. But the Supreme Court has already laid the groundwork for states to restrict access.
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Texas’ largest gender-affirming care program for trans youth ordered to accept new patients until next year
The order comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the GENECIS program’s director and allows doctors to prescribe treatment to trans youth until the case goes to trial in April.
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Five women on life with student loan debt — and how forgiveness from Biden could help
Women need a graduate degree just to earn the same as men, but they end up with student loan debt that can take a lifetime to repay.
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The 19th hires Karen Hawkins as new story editor
In June, Karen Hawkins will join the growing team at the 19th as a story editor.
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Abortion divides Democrats in House runoff in South Texas
Jessica Cisneros is in a rematch Tuesday against Rep. Henry Cuellar, the last anti-abortion House Democrat.
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Stepping in after tragedy: How political wives became widow lawmakers
Since the early 20th century, women have filled seats in Congress left vacant by the death of their partners. If Jennifer Carnahan in Minnesota wins her race this week, she could be the 49th.
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Social media groups pop up to connect parents in face of baby formula shortage
Members describe the groups, where people sell or exchange formula or flag stores that have it in stock, as "life-saving."
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Medication abortion is the nation’s future. What does it feel like?
Self-induced medication abortions are likely to become more common in states that ban the procedure. The practice is safe, if one has access to medical support as needed. But it isn’t easy.
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Some teachers feel silenced on racist mass shooting in Buffalo
In some states, new laws limit how educators can discuss race, ‘divisive concepts’ or current events. Experts worry about the effects of ignoring real-world events.
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In Massachusetts, lawmakers push to make medication abortion available on college campuses
The legislation’s sponsors cite the high proportion of abortion patients who are college aged, and how students would need to travel hours to a clinic if they don’t have a car.