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Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider The US Supreme Court has ruled (6-3) that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider, effectively restricting access to reproductive healthcare services. […]
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3 years after abortion rights were overturned, contraception access is at risk
3 years after abortion rights were overturned, contraception access is at risk Three years after the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, access to contraception is at risk due to abortion restrictions and a decline in family planning providers. The growing demand for contraception has led to an increase in the […]
🏥 Health
How abortion laws focusing on fetal viability miss the mark on women’s experiences
How abortion laws focusing on fetal viability miss the mark on women’s experiences Abortion laws in the US that focus on fetal viability are often misguided and fail to address the concerns of pregnant people, instead prioritizing the development of a fetus over the woman’s health and well-being. The concept of “fetal viability” was created […]
🏛️ Politics
Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents
Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents Since 2022, Colorado and 10 other states have passed voter initiatives to protect or expand abortion access. Yet, seven of these states, including Colorado, require people under the age of 18 to get consent from or notify a parent prior to receiving […]
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