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Missouri voters could undo their state’s abortion ban. Making abortion accessible is a different story.
Even before Roe v. Wade fell, a web of restrictions had made abortion largely unavailable in Missouri – particularly in the rural areas home to a third of the state’s residents.
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White House aims to eliminate out-of-pocket spending on birth control for most Americans
The proposed rule on contraception coverage could help 52 million women of reproductive age, officials said.
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For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything
Donald Trump’s hostility toward gender-affirming care has thrust trans rights into the center of a contentious election, raising anxiety about future federal support.
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IVF is popular in pro-family Utah. Why aren’t candidates talking about it?
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some states are now beginning to develop policies to regulate IVF.
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Florida’s abortion ban has an exception for fatal fetal anomalies. So why was this woman forced to go to Virginia?
In November, Florida voters will have a chance to codify abortion rights. It could be the only way that people with medically complex pregnancies could access the procedure in the state.
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Arizona’s ballot measure could shift the narrative on Latinas and abortion
Their growing political power has the potential to reshape abortion access in Arizona— and challenge assumptions about their experiences and faiths.
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Florida is trying to block a TV ad about a woman with cancer who got an abortion
The ad concerns medical exceptions to Florida’s six-week abortion ban, a law that voters could overturn through Amendment 4 this November.
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‘A moral failure’: Pregnant people face health risks and inconsistent care in prisons
Lawmakers are calling attention to a new federal report’s gaps in data needed to understand and confront the maternal health crisis for incarcerated people.
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School cell phone bans have hit most states. Not everyone is on board.
Supporters emphasize the toll of smartphones on young people, while others worry bans won’t make a difference or may cause more headaches for teachers.
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Harris campaign ads spotlight ACA’s impact on women as Trump vows to repeal it
A new series of ads on the Affordable Care Act and abortion are the latest sign of Harris leaning into a health care message.