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policy17 days ago•51 min saved

Maine’s abortion test puts Collins’s Senate seat at stake in 2026

Democratic groups are running heavy abortion-focused ads against Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, tying her Kavanaugh confirmation to the Dobbs era and Maine’s expansion of abortion access. Collins is framed as a longtime pro-choice pragmatist, while abortion-rights advocates argue her record still has electoral bite, especially among women voters. The outcome could reveal whether abortion remains a decisive motivator in blue-leaning states or if other issues dominate since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

via vox.com|

#abortion-rights #kavanaugh #maine

culture1 month ago•198 min saved

Gloria Steinem: A Life of Liberation, Love, and Contradictions

Rebecca Traister remembers Gloria Steinem as a complex, charismatic force who helped shape the second wave through sharp wit, expansive advocacy, and a willingness to confront race and privilege. The piece traces Steinem’s rise from journalism to feminist organizing, her deft public persona, and the tensions between her whiteness and the movement she helped lead, including clashes with other feminists and backlashes to feminist gains. It also highlights her mentorship of younger women, her relationships with men, and her enduring belief in liberation for all, ending with Steinem’s death at 92 and her lasting impact on culture and politics.

via The Cut|

#abortion-rights #culture #gloria-steinem

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Dem ad blitz casts Collins as vulnerable on abortion rights in Maine race

A Democratic-aligned group launches a $2.5 million ad campaign to undermine Sen. Susan Collins on abortion rights, highlighting her vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh, her role in the Roe v. Wade overturn, and her support for Trump-appointed judges; the effort aims to flip Maine’s Senate seat in 2026, with allied groups renewing grassroots outreach after a candidate shakeup.

via Politico|

#abortion #kavanaugh #maine

politics3 months ago•99 min saved

Mika Brzezinski reflections reveal ongoing fear and care delays four years after Dobbs

Four years after the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v Wade, Mika Brzezinski highlights how stricter state abortion bans have limited lifesaving pregnancy care, created a climate of fear among clinicians, and led to tragic cases such as a Texas miscarriage patient who died after delayed care, as reported by ProPublica.

via MS NOW|

#abortion #dobbs #maternalhealth

entertainment4 months ago•21 min saved

New Doc Argues Hollywood's Abortion Portrayals Fueled Public Stigma

A Tribeca-premiered documentary, Hollywood Does Abortion, argues that decades of on-screen abortion stories cast the procedure as dangerous or shameful, shaping public attitudes from the Maude two-episode arc in the 1970s to later shows like Roseanne, Party of Five, and Sex and the City; it contends writers used abortion as dramatic device rather than reflecting accurate realities, notes that abortion is relatively safe and common, and highlights a post-Dobbs era with more abortion portrayals alongside ongoing real-world access barriers.

via Variety|

#abortion #documentary #entertainment

health5 months ago•20 min saved

Court reinstates in-person pickup for abortion pills nationwide (temporary)

A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the rule that abortion pills must be picked up in person, blocking access via mail and telehealth. The decision, tied to Louisiana’s suit against the FDA, is a win for antiabortion advocates and will affect access in states with bans while manufacturers seek to pause or challenge the ruling.

via The Washington Post|

#abortion-bans #abortion-pills #courts

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Justice Barrett Defends Court's Ruling and Her Personal Views

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defends the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, describing the 1973 ruling as a historic outlier that went against the will of many Americans, in her new memoir.

via The Washington Post|

#abortion-rights #conservative-majority #justice-barrett

politics1 year ago•8 min saved

Justice Barrett Defends Roe Overturn and Reveals Supreme Court Insights

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defends her vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in her new memoir, explaining her view that the Court's role is to respect the will of the American people and criticizing Roe as an overreach. She also discusses her decision-making process, her views on religious bias, and the dynamics within the Supreme Court, emphasizing her commitment to the law over personal beliefs.

via CNN|

#abortion-rights #amy-coney-barrett #judicial-decision-making

law1 year ago•4 min saved

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns 1849 Abortion Ban

The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down an 1849 abortion ban, affirming that recent legislation effectively repealed it, marking a victory for abortion rights activists in the state amidst ongoing legal and political battles over abortion laws.

via NBC News|

#1849-law #abortion-ban #law

law1 year ago•5 min saved

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares 1849 Abortion Law Unenforceable

The Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated a dormant 1849 abortion law, ruling 4-3 that it was overridden by more recent legislation regulating abortion, following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The decision reflects the impact of recent elections and ideological shifts on abortion rights in the state, with the court emphasizing comprehensive modern laws as a substitute for the old ban.

via The New York Times|

#abortion-ban #law #reproductive-rights

law1 year ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court Allows States to Cut Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of South Carolina, preventing Medicaid patients from suing to enforce their right to choose healthcare providers, thereby supporting efforts to defund Planned Parenthood in the state amidst ongoing debates over abortion rights and healthcare funding.

via NBC News|

#law #medicaid #planned-parenthood

health1 year ago•4 min saved

US abortion rates increase three years post-Roe overturn

Three years after the overturning of Roe v Wade, US abortion numbers have increased, driven by telehealth services and shield laws, despite bans in many states. The data shows a record high of 1.14 million abortions in 2024, with a significant rise in telehealth abortions, especially in rural areas, and ongoing legal challenges to shield laws and access to abortion drugs.

via The Guardian|

#abortion #abortion-bans #health

health1 year ago•4 min saved

CDC: US Abortions Dropped 2% Post-Roe Overturn

A CDC report reveals that the number of abortions in the US fell by only 2% in 2022 despite state bans following the overturning of Roe v Wade. The report highlights a divide in access, with some states enacting strict bans while others have protective laws, leading to increased abortions in those areas. The availability of abortion pills and telemedicine has helped maintain abortion numbers. However, the report's data is incomplete, as some states do not provide comprehensive information. The sustainability of current abortion access, reliant on donations and support organizations, remains uncertain.

via The Guardian US|

#abortion #abortion-bans #cdc-report

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Post-Roe Era Sees Surge in Abortion Rates

After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortions increased due to a network of medical providers who prescribed and shipped abortion pills via telemedicine, facilitated by FDA policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. States enacted laws to protect these providers, and increased funding and educational campaigns expanded access to in-person abortions. Organizations like Aid Access saw a surge in demand, leveraging FDA policies that eased restrictions on medication abortions. However, potential political changes could threaten this access, as anti-abortion activists target telehealth provisions.

via NBC News|

#abortion #aid-access #fda

legal1 year ago•1 min saved

Kentucky Woman Sues State Over Abortion Ban

A pregnant woman in Kentucky, identified as Mary Poe, has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's near-total abortion ban and six-week ban, arguing they violate constitutional rights to privacy and self-determination. The lawsuit, supported by the ACLU and other legal representatives, seeks class-action status for those affected by the bans, which force individuals to carry pregnancies to term or travel out of state for abortion care. This legal action comes amid a broader context of restrictive abortion laws in several states following the overturning of Roe v Wade.

via The Guardian|

#abortion #aclu #kentucky