Reproductive Rights & Gender Equality

23+ min ago   (433+ words) Sponsored by UNAC/UHCP and a priority for the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, AB 2066 would recognize pregnancy as a qualifying life event, allowing pregnant individuals to obtain or change their health coverage outside standard enrollment periods. Expanding coverage opportunities during…...

24+ min ago   (244+ words) Question 6 expands abortion into the third trimester – and the vast majority of people oppose late abortions. Nevada already allows abortion up to six months, which is plenty of time to decide if you want an abortion. Question 6 eliminates the licensed…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago   (309+ words) Under what conditions should abortion be permitted? Americans who think abortions should generally be illegal would make many of these same exceptions, but are less inclined to agree on others. But the clearest divide comes when the issue is framed…...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago   (68+ words) Action News Now WATCH NOW: Chico City Council District 6 Debate A group of demonstrators gathered outside Enloe Health in Chico Wednesday morning to protest the hospital's provision of second-trimester abortions. Enloe Health says it remains committed to delivering care based…...

6+ hour, 22+ min ago   (252+ words) U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, heard from northeast Iowa healthcare leaders about challenges related to reproductive health and healthcare access and affordability during a tour and roundtable at Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque on Wednesday. U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, talks…...

7+ hour, 6+ min ago   (284+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Under a newly introduced House bill, Ohio adults could obtain certain prescription birth control pills directly from participating pharmacists without first receiving a prescription from another health care provider. House Bill 1004 was introduced Sept. 8 by Republican Reps....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (646+ words) California Gov. Gavin Newsom displays a bill he just signed that shields abortion providers and volunteers in California from civil judgments from out-of-state courts in Sacramento on June 24, 2022. Abortion-rights advocacy groups, one of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s most reliable allies, are…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago   (230+ words) I am not a far-right-wing ideologue or dismissive of a woman’s right to choose; in fact, I am sensitive to it, but when it comes to children, I prefer to promote equal protection. With few exceptions, we need to protect…...

9+ hour, 21+ min ago   (1011+ words) “Who is my neighbor?” An expert in law asked this question of Jesus when inquiring how to inherit eternal life. The Lord responded with the parable of the Good Samaritan. The head of the largest network of pregnancy help organizations…...

6+ hour, 25+ min ago   (653+ words) We want to hear from you. Your story might be about abortion, birth control, pregnancy or miscarriage care, or another experience. This election is personal and we're pulling out all the stops to elect repro freedom champions. Learn more and…...