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Abortion

From maternal mortality to abortion rights to birth control, this is a look at the state of reproductive health.

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Iowa’s new, ultra-restrictive abortion ban has been temporarily blocked in courtIowa’s new, ultra-restrictive abortion ban has been temporarily blocked in court
Politics

If upheld, the ban could put further pressure on abortion providers in the Midwest.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The far right’s war on “woke” has real-world consequences for the militaryThe far right’s war on “woke” has real-world consequences for the military
Politics

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is holding up Pentagon confirmations in a problematic protest.

By Ellen Ioanes
The next wave of abortion rights ballot measures looks different from the last
Policy

How the tactics and arguments are changing ahead of 2024.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Abortion
A year after Dobbs, here’s how states are legislating abortionA year after Dobbs, here’s how states are legislating abortion
Abortion

In Ohio and Iowa, Democrats and Republicans present very different post-Roe strategies.

By Ellen Ioanes
Future Perfect
How abortion bans will strain an already failing foster systemHow abortion bans will strain an already failing foster system
Future Perfect

Poor families are more likely to be separated by the government. The Dobbs decision will make it worse.

By Miranda Dixon-Luinenburg
Supreme Court
The importance of staying angry at the Supreme CourtThe importance of staying angry at the Supreme Court
Supreme Court

The way to beat a partisan Supreme Court is to hold a grudge against it for a really long time.

By Ian Millhiser
9 questions about abortion in America, answered
Abortion

Where is abortion legal? How has Dobbs affected abortion access? And is Roe ever coming back?

By Rachel Cohen Booth, Keren Landman, MD and 1 more
Abortion
The end of Roe, one year laterThe end of Roe, one year later
Abortion

The devastating impact of Dobbs, by the numbers.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Abortion was a motivating force in Virginia’s primariesAbortion was a motivating force in Virginia’s primaries
Politics

A year after the end of Roe v. Wade, Democratic voters are still angry.

By Nicole Narea
US Federal Courts
One of America’s top abortion rights lawyers was just confirmed as a federal judgeOne of America’s top abortion rights lawyers was just confirmed as a federal judge
US Federal Courts

Julie Rikelman, the abortion rights movement’s top Supreme Court litigator, will serve on the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

By Ian Millhiser
Abortion
People are using abortion medication later in their pregnancies. Here’s what that means.People are using abortion medication later in their pregnancies. Here’s what that means.
Abortion

The regimen is common and considered safe after 10 weeks, but the delays are cause for concern.

By Anna North
Policy
Blue states’ “shield laws” for abortion and trans health care, explainedBlue states’ “shield laws” for abortion and trans health care, explained
Policy

State legislatures are trying to legally protect patients’ ability to receive care in their state.

By Grace Panetta and Orion Rummler, The 19th
Abortion
Republicans’ abortion bans are nothing like those in EuropeRepublicans’ abortion bans are nothing like those in Europe
Abortion

Yes, even the 12-week ones.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Abortion
A 10-year-old Ohio rape victim got an abortion. Now her doctor is being punished.A 10-year-old Ohio rape victim got an abortion. Now her doctor is being punished.
Abortion

Reprimanding Caitlin Bernard for speaking out could have far-reaching chilling effects.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump’s worst judge will hear a $1.8 billion attack on Planned ParenthoodTrump’s worst judge will hear a $1.8 billion attack on Planned Parenthood
Politics

Remember that guy who tried to ban mifepristone? He’s back.

By Ian Millhiser
Policy
Independents back abortion rights. They’re less sure Democrats do.Independents back abortion rights. They’re less sure Democrats do.
Policy

New research suggests the party has room for improvement ahead of 2024.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Abortion
In Nebraska, abortion rights are safe — for nowIn Nebraska, abortion rights are safe — for now
Abortion

Another measure that would have completely banned abortion in South Carolina also failed this week.

By Ellen Ioanes
Abortion
North Dakota adopts one of the strictest abortion bans in the USNorth Dakota adopts one of the strictest abortion bans in the US
Abortion

The new law adds to Republicans’ messaging headache on abortion.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The Supreme Court’s new abortion pill decision, explainedThe Supreme Court’s new abortion pill decision, explained
Politics

The justices hand down the first decision in the mifepristone litigation saga that is not completely unhinged.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The Supreme Court needs two more days to decide what to do about mifepristoneThe Supreme Court needs two more days to decide what to do about mifepristone
Politics

The Court can’t seem to figure out how to decide one of the easiest cases it’s ever had to consider.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The Supreme Court hits pause on the abortion pills lawsuitThe Supreme Court hits pause on the abortion pills lawsuit
Politics

Friday’s order doesn’t mean much, but it does mean that mifepristone is still legal, for now.

By Ian Millhiser
Policy
6 questions about mifepristone and abortion access, answered6 questions about mifepristone and abortion access, answered
Policy

Is mifepristone legal? Is it safe? What’s going on in the courts?

By Rachel Cohen Booth, Ian Millhiser and 2 more
Politics
The Fifth Circuit’s chaotic new mifepristone decision, explainedThe Fifth Circuit’s chaotic new mifepristone decision, explained
Politics

Republican judges claim the power to second-guess the FDA’s scientific judgments.

By Ian Millhiser
Policy
Republicans want to force doctors to mislead patients about reversing abortionsRepublicans want to force doctors to mislead patients about reversing abortions
Policy

The GOP’s backup plan to slow down medication abortion, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
A 19th-century anti-sex crusader is the “pro-life” movement’s new best friendA 19th-century anti-sex crusader is the “pro-life” movement’s new best friend
Politics

Anthony Comstock, the 19th-century scourge of art and sex, is suddenly relevant again thanks to Donald Trump’s worst judge.

By Ian Millhiser
Policy
The most disingenuous argument in the case against abortion pillsThe most disingenuous argument in the case against abortion pills
Policy

Of course pregnancy isn’t a disease.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Policy
Mifepristone is safeMifepristone is safe
Policy

It’s controversial politically, not medically.

By Keren Landman, MD
Politics
How Democrats plan to fight abortion pill restrictionsHow Democrats plan to fight abortion pill restrictions
Politics

Some Democrats are pushing for the FDA to ignore a court ruling suspending the agency’s approval of mifepristone.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
How to understand competing medication abortion rulingsHow to understand competing medication abortion rulings
Explainers

Contradictory court orders put the abortion drug mifepristone in “uncharted territory.”

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
What happens now after that Trump judge banned abortion pills?What happens now after that Trump judge banned abortion pills?
Politics

The federal courts are dominated by Republicans, so the appeals process could be rough.

By Ian Millhiser
Policy
A Texas judge just issued a national ruling against medication abortion. What now?A Texas judge just issued a national ruling against medication abortion. What now?
Policy

The status of mifepristone in America, explained.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Politics
Heartbreaking: The worst Supreme Court justice you know just made a great pointHeartbreaking: The worst Supreme Court justice you know just made a great point
Politics

In an uncharacteristic move, Justice Neil Gorsuch offers a trenchant warning about giving too much power to judges.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Thanks, Obama! The hilarious reason why a judge just blocked Wyoming’s abortion ban.Thanks, Obama! The hilarious reason why a judge just blocked Wyoming’s abortion ban.
Politics

Republicans just got a painful reminder that political stunts can backfire.

By Ian Millhiser
Policy
The anti-abortion movement’s next radical legal argumentThe anti-abortion movement’s next radical legal argument
Policy

If a law is blocked by a court, is it possible to break it?

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Abortion
Wyoming banned the abortion pill. Some states are trying to go even further.Wyoming banned the abortion pill. Some states are trying to go even further.
Abortion

With abortion access already limited, some states are trying to impose extreme penalties for the procedure.

By Ellen Ioanes
Policy
The sole US supplier of a major abortion pill said it would not distribute the drug in 31 statesThe sole US supplier of a major abortion pill said it would not distribute the drug in 31 states
Policy

A list circulated in January by the distributor to Walgreens and CVS underscores the uncertainty surrounding abortion pills in the post-Roe era.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Politics
No one knows when it is legal to perform medically necessary abortions in TexasNo one knows when it is legal to perform medically necessary abortions in Texas
Politics

Doctors in red states across the country are too scared to perform legal abortions. A Texas lawsuit seeks to fix that in the biggest red state.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Texas asks a Trump judge to declare most of the federal government unconstitutionalTexas asks a Trump judge to declare most of the federal government unconstitutional
Politics

Ordinarily, this lawsuit would be laughed out of court. But you never can tell with Trump’s judges.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
A top Senate Democrat has an extraordinarily radical plan to deal with Trump’s worst judgeA top Senate Democrat has an extraordinarily radical plan to deal with Trump’s worst judge
Politics

What if the Biden administration simply ignored court orders from the most partisan Republican judges?

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Biden’s State of the Union 2023: Full coverage and highlightsBiden’s State of the Union 2023: Full coverage and highlights
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Follow Vox for the latest news, political analysis, and reactions to the speech.

By Vox Staff