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Women & trans people are stockpiling abortion pills & hormones in the wake of Trump’s victory

November 12, 2024
One abortion pill finder site saw a 625% increase in traffic after the election. By Greg Owen  Thursday, November 7, 2024 Reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare providers are seeing triple-digit increases in…
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A pregnant teenager died after trying to get care in three visits to Texas emergency rooms

November 12, 2024
It took 20 hours and three ER visits before doctors admitted the pregnant 18-year-old to the hospital as her condition worsened. She’s one of at least two women who died…
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Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump

October 31, 2024
By  COLLEEN LONG, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and NADIA LATHAN Updated 11:03 PM CDT, October 25, 2024 HOUSTON (AP) — Kamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday, with…
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America’s ‘war on women’: The Independent’s film and investigative series examines reproductive rights post-Roe

October 31, 2024
‘The A-Word’, a new documentary by The Independent, investigates the state of reproductive rights two years after the Supreme Court revoked a constitutional right to abortion, sending shockwaves through American…
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Michelle Obama makes passionate plea for women’s health while campaigning for Harris

October 31, 2024
By Gregory Krieg, CNN Updated 11:16 PM EDT, Sat October 26, 2024 Michelle Obama issued a scathing indictment of Donald Trump on Saturday at a rally in Michigan for Kamala Harris, calling the…
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Many state abortion bans include exceptions for rape. How often are they granted?

October 31, 2024
October 26, 2024 7:00 AM ET By Katia Riddle, Julie Luchetta After the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion in 2022, many states that banned the procedure did so with…
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More Mobile Clinics Are Bringing Long-Acting Birth Control to Rural Areas

October 30, 2024
By Arielle Zionts October 16, 2024 Twice a month, a 40-foot-long truck transformed into a mobile clinic travels the Rio Grande Valley to provide rural Texans with women’s health care, including…
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Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Get Birth Control on Some College Campuses

October 16, 2024
By Mara Santilli Published on Oct 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM For many college freshmen, the fall semester marks not only their first time being away from home, but also the…
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It’s harder to pay and travel for abortion care, and support funds are struggling

October 16, 2024
Updated October 3, 202410:19 AM ET  By Stephanie Colombini, Elissa Nadworny Getting an abortion can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, especially if a patient must leave a state with…
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A look at reproductive rights ahead of the 2024 election

October 15, 2024
Updated: 5:00 PM EDT Sep 26, 2024 Megan Camponovo, Sarah Connor Women’s reproductive rights have become a major topic of conversation during the 2024 presidential race. After Roe v. Wade…
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