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The Women's March hosts a rally and march to the Supreme Court on the first anniversary of the Dobbs V. JWHO decision, which reversed the federal right to abortion that stood for 49 years. It returned regulation of abortion to the states, and roughly half acted to ban it immediately. Some of those bans have been reversed by federal court, and more await hearings and decisions.

Jun 20, 2024

Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath

Washington, DC/United States - May 21, 2019: Pro-life abortion protest on the steps of the Supreme Court after states sought to pass restrictive "heart beat" abortion laws.

Apr 24, 2024

Special Edition: Emergency Abortion Care at SCOTUS

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Feb 29, 2024

In Alabama, Embryos Are People and It Won't Stop There

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

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News & Commentary about State Abortion Legislation