ABORTION
6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
| April 22, 2024
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.
It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion
| April 17, 2024
Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here's what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
| April 2, 2024
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in major abortion access case
| March 26, 2024
Tuesday’s hearing marks the first time the right-wing Court has listened to a case relating to abortion access since their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
80% of House Republicans support plan to cut Social Security, ban abortion, and restrict IVF
| March 22, 2024
The Republican Study Committee’s proposed budget calls for cutting Social Security and Medicare and banning abortion after 15 weeks nationwide. It would also pose a threat to IVF and slash funding for rental assistance and programs that help build housing, and more.