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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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Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban blocked by courtMissouri’s 8-week abortion ban blocked by court
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The restrictive law will not go into effect, for now.

By Anna North
Explainers
Why anti-abortion groups are backing away from abortion bansWhy anti-abortion groups are backing away from abortion bans
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Debate around a Tennessee bill shows a big shift in anti-abortion strategy.

By Anna North
Politics
A man threatened to “slaughter” abortion doctors. It’s part of a disturbing trend.A man threatened to “slaughter” abortion doctors. It’s part of a disturbing trend.
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Advocates say Trump’s rhetoric is helping fuel a spike in threats against abortion clinics nationwide.

By Anna North
Explainers
America’s first generic abortion pill, explainedAmerica’s first generic abortion pill, explained
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The introduction of a generic abortion medication could mean lower costs for patients, but barriers to access remain.

By Anna North
Politics
Planned Parenthood leaves federal funding program due to Trump administration rulePlanned Parenthood leaves federal funding program due to Trump administration rule
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The group is leaving the Title X program rather than follow the Trump administration’s “domestic gag rule.” Patients could suffer.

By Anna North
This feminist gynecologist wants you to know your body and fight the patriarchy
Science

With her new book, Jen Gunter aims to fight the myths that plague women.

By Julia Belluz
Explainers
Why this law could be a bigger threat to Roe v. Wade than near-total abortion bansWhy this law could be a bigger threat to Roe v. Wade than near-total abortion bans
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An Arkansas law has been temporarily blocked from going into effect. But it could still spell danger for Roe v. Wade.

By Anna North
Who gets to mourn a miscarriage?
Health Care

Partners and family members feel the loss too.

By Julia Bueno
A boom in at-home abortions is coming
Health Care

Advocates say “self-managed abortions” are safe — and in the current political environment, interest is rising.

By Anna North
Politics
The legal battle over the Trump administration’s “domestic gag rule,” explainedThe legal battle over the Trump administration’s “domestic gag rule,” explained
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The rule could make it harder for abortion providers to offer birth control.

By Anna North
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The Alabama woman indicted after a miscarriage will not be prosecutedThe Alabama woman indicted after a miscarriage will not be prosecuted
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A jury initially indicted Marshae Jones on manslaughter charges after a shooting caused her to miscarry, sparking a national outcry.

By P.R. Lockhart
The legal limbo of lost embryos
Health Care

More than once, the freezer tanks that secure families’ hopes have failed. Courts may fail these families too.

By Dov Fox
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The “heartbeat” bills that could ban almost all abortions, explainedThe “heartbeat” bills that could ban almost all abortions, explained
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The bills used to be a fringe idea. Now they could threaten Roe v. Wade.

By Anna North and Catherine Kim
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A shooting ended Marshae Jones’s pregnancy. Police say it’s her fault.A shooting ended Marshae Jones’s pregnancy. Police say it’s her fault.
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Reproductive rights advocates say the story shows how pregnant women of color are criminalized.

By P.R. Lockhart
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Democrats need to win women in 2020. The debate showed the candidates know that.Democrats need to win women in 2020. The debate showed the candidates know that.
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Abortion, maternal mortality, and other issues that disproportionately affect women were front and center at the debate.

By Anna North
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Amy Klobuchar owned Jay Inslee on abortion rights at the Democratic debateAmy Klobuchar owned Jay Inslee on abortion rights at the Democratic debate
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Klobuchar played impressive politics Wednesday night.

By Anna North
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
How 2020 Democrats would tackle the problem of startlingly high rates of maternal deaths in the USHow 2020 Democrats would tackle the problem of startlingly high rates of maternal deaths in the US
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

New mothers are dying in the US at rates higher than any other developed country.

By Anna North and Li Zhou
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How Rep. Ayanna Pressley is pushing back on abortion bansHow Rep. Ayanna Pressley is pushing back on abortion bans
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“My colleagues and I have zero tolerance” on bans, the Congress member told Vox.

By Anna North
Why isn’t birth control better?
Money

Birth control has come a long way since 1960, but the options are far from perfect.

By Eliza Brooke
Health Care
A shocking number of women are harassed, ignored, or mistreated during childbirthA shocking number of women are harassed, ignored, or mistreated during childbirth
Health Care

A new study finds one in six women report maternal mistreatment. The number is higher for women of color.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
While some states try to ban abortion, these states are expanding accessWhile some states try to ban abortion, these states are expanding access
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Maine, Illinois, and other states are removing restrictions as states like Georgia and Alabama add them.

By Anna North
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Lack of Medicaid coverage blocked 29 percent of abortion seekers from getting the procedure, study saysLack of Medicaid coverage blocked 29 percent of abortion seekers from getting the procedure, study says
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Researchers studied the effects of the Hyde Amendment. Here’s what they found.

By Anna North
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s story counters misconceptions about who gets abortionsRep. Pramila Jayapal’s story counters misconceptions about who gets abortions
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Most people who have the procedure are already parents.

By Anna North
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The strange politics of over-the-counter birth control, explainedThe strange politics of over-the-counter birth control, explained
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Ted Cruz says he agrees with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about birth control. Don’t be too sure.

By Anna North
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Missouri’s last abortion clinic will stay open, for nowMissouri’s last abortion clinic will stay open, for now
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The clinic’s battle with state regulators continues.

By Anna North
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Joe Biden’s evolution on abortion, explainedJoe Biden’s evolution on abortion, explained
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

His withdrawal of support for the Hyde Amendment says a lot about where his party is going.

By Anna North
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Poll: a growing number of Democratic voters are prioritizing gender-related issuesPoll: a growing number of Democratic voters are prioritizing gender-related issues
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The percentage of voters ranking women’s issues as a top priority jumped to 14 percent in the past month.

By Li Zhou
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Kirsten Gillibrand breaks down why we need more women in politics, in one quoteKirsten Gillibrand breaks down why we need more women in politics, in one quote
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Fox News anchor Chris Wallace asked her to explain what she meant when she said “the future is female.”

By Li Zhou
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Illinois affirms the “fundamental right” to abortion by passing a new billIllinois affirms the “fundamental right” to abortion by passing a new bill
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The bill repeals Illinois laws that placed restrictions on abortion, and is expected to be signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

By Gabriela Resto-Montero
Explainers
Missouri could become the first state with zero abortion clinics. How did we get here?Missouri could become the first state with zero abortion clinics. How did we get here?
Explainers

Missouri is facing a post-Roe reality. The reason why is a history of abortion law in America.

By Anna North
Politics
Louisiana just passed a near-total abortion ban. It was written by a Democrat.Louisiana just passed a near-total abortion ban. It was written by a Democrat.
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The state joins others in banning the procedure as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

By Anna North
Sperm counts are falling. This isn’t the reproductive apocalypse — yet.
Science

Seven questions about declining sperm counts you were too afraid to ask.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
The Trump administration wants to let doctors discriminate against trans patientsThe Trump administration wants to let doctors discriminate against trans patients
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A doctor explains the consequences.

By Anna North
Explainers
What the Supreme Court’s latest abortion ruling says about the future of RoeWhat the Supreme Court’s latest abortion ruling says about the future of Roe
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The Court doesn’t want to revisit Roe v. Wade — yet.

By Anna North
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Kamala Harris has a plan to stop states from restricting abortion accessKamala Harris has a plan to stop states from restricting abortion access
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

She thinks some states should have to ask the Justice Department permission before passing restrictive abortion laws.

By Li Zhou
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A federal judge temporarily blocks Mississippi’s “heartbeat” abortion lawA federal judge temporarily blocks Mississippi’s “heartbeat” abortion law
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The legal fight begins.

By Tara Golshan
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Alabama’s abortion ban is being challenged in court by the ACLU and Planned ParenthoodAlabama’s abortion ban is being challenged in court by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood
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“We will absolutely make sure that abortion remains legal in all 50 states,” an ACLU attorney said.

By Anna North
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This is what it was like to perform abortions before RoeThis is what it was like to perform abortions before Roe
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A former underground provider explains the past — and possible future — of abortion in America.

By Anna North
Explainers
Nevada is lifting abortion restrictions, even as other states pass near-total bansNevada is lifting abortion restrictions, even as other states pass near-total bans
Explainers

With the country’s first majority-women legislature, Nevada is moving in the opposite direction of states like Alabama and Georgia.

By Anna North
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Men and women have similar views on abortionMen and women have similar views on abortion
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The gender gap on economics and national security is much larger.

By Matthew Yglesias