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Equal Rights Amendment was introduced 100 years ago — and still waits
By Frederic J. Frommer On December 12, ...
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Ohio Catholic bishops spent big on failed effort to defeat abortion-rights amendment
Funding came from many parishioners who ...
Read More Attorney General who opposed Issue 1 will likely argue in court it erases six-week abortion ban
By Karen Kasler On November 18, ...
Read More Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts
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Read More How did abortion amendment pass in Ohio and what does it mean for future elections?
By Jessie Balmert On November 10, ...
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Ohio election results seen as major victory for Black women
Leaders and advocates believe Tuesday's vote ...
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Some Ohio GOP lawmakers attempting to undermine democratic process after voters protect abortion
'They should not be taken seriously,' ...
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What does the new abortion rights amendment really mean in terms of Ohio’s abortion policies?
By Jo Ingles On November 8, ...
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Two elections on amendments make 2023 a historic year for Ohio’s constitution
By Karen Kasler On November 11, ...
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Ohio lawmakers differ on how to change abortion policies to comply with new amendment
By Jo Ingles On November 11, ...
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Women & trans people are stockpiling abortion pills & hormones in the wake of Trump’s victory
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
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
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
‘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
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 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
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
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
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
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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