A coalition that wanted to add abortion, transgender health care and same‑sex marriage rights to Oregon’s constitution has decided not to push the proposal onto voters this November. The group, made up of Basic Rights Oregon, the ACLU of Oregon and Planned Parenthood Advocates, began working on t
Illinois has become a key player in the fight for reproductive rights, especially after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Governor JB Pritzker has been at the forefront of this battle, ensuring that Illinois remains a safe haven for those seeking abortion care. Pritzker recently
In a bold move, two major U. S. states are stepping in to fill the gap left by federal funding cuts to Planned Parenthood. New York and California, both led by Democratic governors, have pledged significant funds to ensure that reproductive healthcare services remain accessible. The federal cuts ca
A recent decision by a federal judge in Boston has made waves in the healthcare world. The judge has expanded a block on a part of a law that aimed to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood. This law was part of a larger domestic policy bill signed by former President Donald Trump. The judg
The Supreme Court recently decided not to bring back a Montana law that needed minors to get their parents' okay for an abortion. This law, passed in 2013, never actually took effect because of legal battles. Montana argued that parents should have a say in their children's healthcare decisions. But
Missouri is in the spotlight again for its shifting abortion laws. Six months after voters approved an amendment protecting abortion rights, Republican lawmakers are pushing back. They've approved a new referendum that, if passed, would repeal the current amendment and impose stricter abortion laws.
In a recent high-stakes courtroom drama, the Supreme Court tackled a heated issue: South Carolina's push to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. The spotlight was on a legal puzzle: can Medicaid patients take states to court if they want to pick their own healthcare providers? The case isn't jus
The Wisconsin Supreme Court saw a significant shift when Susan Crawford won a seat, keeping the liberal majority alive. This victory was a surprise to many, especially since Elon Musk had poured millions into opposing her. Crawford, a Dane County circuit judge, beat Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County c
The Supreme Court has decided to keep things as they are. They've chosen not to revisit a 25-year-old decision that supports laws keeping protesters away from abortion clinic entrances. This means that laws in places like Carbondale, Illinois, and Englewood, New Jersey, stay in effect. These laws cr
In a big win for those who support abortion rights, a judge in Missouri recently put a stop to a rule that made it hard for clinics to offer abortion services. This decision comes after a long battle between abortion providers and the state. Abortions had been practically banned in Missouri since 2
