ABORTION

May 20 2025POLITICS

Safety Review Sparks Debate Over Abortion Pill

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under pressure to review the safety of mifepristone, a medication commonly used in abortions. This push comes from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He cited a recent report that claims a much higher rate of serious complications from the drug than previously known. The report, however, has been critic...

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Poland's Big Choice: EU Support vs. National Pride

On May 18, 2025, Poland's citizens headed to the polls for a crucial presidential election. This vote will steer the country's political direction and influence key issues like abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and ties with the European Union. The voting process kicked off at 7 a. m. and wrapped up at 9 p. m. , with initial results from exit polls expected after the polls cl...

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May 15 2025POLITICS

Missouri's Political Tug-of-War Over Abortion Rights

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. This new measure would allow abortions only in cases of rape, incest...

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May 13 2025POLITICS

How Politicians Changed Their Tune on Abortion After the Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was a huge deal. It changed the game for abortion rights in the US, bringing the Republican Party's views more into the spotlight. While much has been said about how this decision affected public opinion and behavior, not much has been discussed about how it influenced the strategies of political candidates. ...

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Louisiana's Battle Over Abortion Exceptions

In 2022, the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs case led Louisiana to implement a strict law that effectively outlawed almost all abortions. This law, known as a "trigger law, " went into effect immediately after the court's decision. Since then, efforts to modify this law to include exceptions for cases of rape or incest have not succeeded. This is where House Bill...

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May 02 2025HEALTH

Vaccines and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways. One of the biggest changes has been the development of vaccines to fight the virus. Many people have questions about these vaccines. One big question is how they affect pregnant women. This is a very important question. Pregnant women need to know if getting vaccinated is safe for them and their babies. ...

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Doctors on the Move: Where OBGYNs Choose to Work

The Dobbs decision has shaken up the world of obstetrics and gynecology. It’s not just about the politics. It’s about where doctors choose to practice. The impact of state laws on abortion is a big deal. It affects who has access to reproductive health care and how good that care is. OBGYNs are thinking twice about where they set up shop. States with strict...

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Why States Are Facing Off Over Supreme Court Elections

State Supreme Court elections have turned into major political showdowns. These contests have become increasingly expensive and heated, drawing in big money and national figures. The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, for example, saw a staggering $100 million in campaign spending. This trend isn't new but has been building for years, with both major parties now tr...

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

The Fight Over Medicaid and Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court had a lively debate on Wednesday. The topic was whether states should be able to stop giving Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood. This isn't just about one state or one organization. It's part of a bigger fight over who gets to decide where low-income patients go for their healthcare. South Carolina is leading the charge. They argue that public mo...

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Georgia's Strict Laws Put Women in Legal Jeopardy

In the early hours of March 20, emergency services rushed to an apartment in rural Georgia, where they found a woman unconscious and bleeding. Selena Maria Chandler-Scott had suffered a miscarriage. This was just the beginning of her legal troubles. A witness reported that Chandler-Scott had placed the fetal remains in a dumpster. Police recovered the remains, and Ch...

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