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With the U.S Capitol in the back ground thousands of demonstrators march on Pennsylvania Avenue during the Women's March in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.

Dec 14, 2023

2023 in Review: The Latest on the Stories That Made Our Year

Issue 1 supporters cheer as they watch election results come in, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. The outcome of Tuesday鈥檚 intense, off-year election was the latest blow for abortion opponents.

Nov 9, 2023

We鈥檙e Winning Big at the Polls

Supporters of Issue 1 attend a rally for the Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment held by Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights at the Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.

Oct 26, 2023

Religious Communities in Ohio Are Fighting To Preserve Reproductive Rights

The stained glass green dome is visible in the Supreme Court Chamber in the Pennsylvania State Capitol building.

Oct 25, 2023

What's at Stake in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Election

Protest sign that reads "abortion is essential healthcare"

Jun 22, 2023

A Year Without Roe: Your Stories

Apr 25, 2023

Idaho Attorney General's Abortion Opinion Shows Overturning Roe Was Only the Beginning

Abortion Rights protestor holds a sign reading "WE WILL NOT GOT QUIETLY, BANS OFF OUR BODIES"

Mar 14, 2023

No One Should Face the Death Penalty for Accessing Health Care

Three demonstrators holding pro-abortion signage.

Feb 28, 2023

Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We鈥檙e Fighting Back

Feb 9, 2023

An Abortion Pill Could Soon Be Banned Nationwide

Jan 19, 2023

Roe's 50th Year Undid Its Promise

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News & Commentary about Abortion