Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law
| August 12, 2024
2024 ELECTIONS | ABORTION | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | women's health
Even as the Biden administration publicly warned hospitals to treat pregnant patients in emergencies, facilities continue to violate the federal law. The issue became a focus for the administration following reports of women being improperly treated in emergency rooms after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion more than two years ago.
Op-Ed: What I want North Texas to know about border towns
| August 1, 2024
When talking to folks around the country or even other Texans, I find myself receiving the same reactions when I name my hometown– complete confusion or a harmful stereotype.
Texas seniors would pay more for prescription drugs under Project 2025
| July 9, 2024
2024 ELECTIONS | DFW | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS | women's health
Project 2025 calls for repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, which would cause millions of American seniors to pay more for their prescription drugs.
Texas’ abortion ban nearly killed his wife. Now he’s speaking out.
| June 13, 2024
Ryan Hamilton had to race his wife to the hospital after she had a miscarriage, fell unconscious, and started bleeding out on their bathroom floor. Here, he explains what happened.
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
| May 30, 2024
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain. Here's what you need to know.