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South Dakota abortion rights ballot initiative thwarted by Republican lawmakers

February 22, 2024

South Dakota abortion rights ballot initiative thwarted by Republican lawmakers

A South Dakota proposed ballot initiative would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution. The state's Republican-led legislature is actively fighting the measure.

Polish lawmakers greenlight morning-after pill for ages 15 and up

February 22, 2024

Polish lawmakers greenlight morning-after pill for ages 15 and up

Polish lawmakers voted Thursday in favor of over-the-counter access to contraceptive "morning-after" pills for individuals aged 15 and up.

President Biden blasts Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos: 'Outrageous and unacceptable'

February 22, 2024

President Biden blasts Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos: 'Outrageous and unacceptable'

In light of an Alabama Supreme Court decision, President Biden said that the ruling that frozen embryos are considered human is "unacceptable and outrageous."

Rep. Ro Khanna speaks on California's pro-choice abortion rights

February 22, 2024

Rep. Ro Khanna speaks on California's pro-choice abortion rights

Rep. Ro Khanna says woman in the state of California have the right to abortion unless in the "very rare" case when their health is compromised. (CREDIT: Bishop Robert Barron)

Planned Parenthood petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to make 1849 abortion law unconstitutional

February 22, 2024

Planned Parenthood petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to make 1849 abortion law unconstitutional

Planned Parenthood is seeking a broad ruling to overturn an 1849 law, the second challenge since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in Wisconsin. A 1985 abortion law may trump it.

Pro-life group's fetal development video could soon be shown in classrooms across several US states

February 22, 2024

Pro-life group's fetal development video could soon be shown in classrooms across several US states

Pro-life nonprofit Live Action faces opposition from some who say its fetal development video is misleading as several states weigh whether to add it to curriculum.

Since Idaho abortions were banned, dozens of obstetricians have closed shop, report says

February 22, 2024

Since Idaho abortions were banned, dozens of obstetricians have closed shop, report says

A new report shows 51 fewer obstetricians are practicing in Idaho in 2023 than in 2022, and two hospital obstetrics programs have closed since most abortions were banned in the state.

University of Alabama at Birmingham pauses in vitro fertilization following state Supreme Court embryo ruling

February 21, 2024

University of Alabama at Birmingham pauses in vitro fertilization following state Supreme Court embryo ruling

The University of Alabama at Birmingham stopped in vitro fertilization procedures after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos have the same legal status as children.

Alabama frozen embryo ruling will limit fertility treatment access, critics say

February 21, 2024

Alabama frozen embryo ruling will limit fertility treatment access, critics say

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created during fertility treatments are children under state law. Critics said this risks limiting fertility treatments in the state.

NH Senate kills pro-abortion constitutional amendment

February 15, 2024

NH Senate kills pro-abortion constitutional amendment

The New Hampshire Senate voted Thursday against a bill that, would have added language to the state constitution protecting "personal reproductive autonomy."