Reproductive rights

George Washington University installs emergency contraception vending machine
Students led effort over concern for reproductive rights after supreme court struck down constitutional right to abortion
Gloria Oladipo in New York
30, Jan, 2023 @9:49 PM

The US government just took two big steps on abortion. Will they matter?
While the decisions cannot undo abortion bans in the 13 states they exist, it could make a huge difference where the right is protected
Poppy Noor
08, Jan, 2023 @9:00 AM

Trump blaming abortion for midterms flop shows ‘ship is sinking’, insider says
Ex-president says ‘it wasn’t my fault’ Republicans fared poorly in 2022 but political wisdom of citing key rightwing issue questioned
Martin Pengelly in New York
03, Jan, 2023 @5:43 PM

She led two historic victories for abortion rights – by persuading Republicans
Rachel Sweet on the ‘uphill battle’ to protect reproductive rights in red states Kansas and Kentucky
Poppy Noor
01, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM

Plan B morning-after contraceptive is not abortion pill, US to specify
FDA regulators to change packaging labels to make clear pill will not work if person is already pregnant
Maya Yang
25, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

How Republicans are trying to block voters from having a say on abortion
Ballot initiatives have proven a winning strategy for abortion rights activists – but Ohio Republicans want to make it harder for voters
Poppy Noor
19, Dec, 2022 @10:00 AM

Onslaught of new abortion restrictions looms in reddest of states
New state legislative sessions likely to bring fresh efforts to restrict, penalize or altogether ban the procedure
Poppy Noor
13, Dec, 2022 @10:00 AM

Northern Ireland can create abortion clinic buffer zones, supreme court rules
Unanimous judgment in UK’s highest court means Stormont assembly can proceed with abortion services bill
Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent
07, Dec, 2022 @12:51 PM

‘We’re doubling down’: how abortion advocates are building on midterm wins
Pro-choice activists are focusing on expanding abortion access, voter registration and education, and shield laws for providers
Melody Schreiber
07, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

‘These are not crimes’: women in Argentina facing jail for obstetric emergencies
Women who experience stillbirths, miscarriages and other complications are still being punished for alleged abortions
Natalie Alcoba in Buenos Aires
07, Dec, 2022 @6:00 AM

‘We’re losing hope’: Honduras anger as first female president fails to fulfil women’s rights pledge
Xiomara Castro unable to make good on promises in country with highly restrictive abortion and contraception laws
Jeff Ernst in Tegucigalpa
02, Dec, 2022 @10:00 AM

‘It’s always fear-based’: why sexual health projects should switch the focus to pleasure
After decades of emphasis on STIs, HIV, Aids and unwanted pregnancy, a wave of initiatives around the world are using a more sex-positive narrative
Sarah Johnson
22, Nov, 2022 @7:45 AM
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