How a trial in Texas changed the story of abortion rights in America
Wrenching testimony from women denied abortion care turned the focus toward the suffering and health risks faced by mothers.
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A Good Friday funeral in Texas. Baby Halo's parents had few choices in post-Roe Texas
When she gave birth to her baby with a fatal condition two months early, Samantha Casiano scrambled to raise funds for the funeral. Anti-abortion advocates say Texas laws are "working as designed."
5 Texas women denied abortions sue the state, saying the bans put them in danger
The lawsuit filed on behalf of five patients who said their lives were put at risk and two physicians asks a state judge to clarify exceptions for medical emergencies under Texas law.
On 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Kamala Harris urges federal abortion protections
In a speech delivered on Sunday, the vice president advocated for Congress to take action to protect abortion rights.
How Harris is listening — and speaking — about abortion rights before the midterms
Vice President Harris has held more than 20 events on abortion rights since May. She's been traveling the country to listen and speak about what's become a top issue for Democratic voters.
How abortion may be reshaping the close Ohio Senate race
The race for an open U.S. Senate seat in Ohio has put abortion rights and women voters in the national spotlight.
The first abortion ban passed after Roe takes effect Thursday in Indiana
Thursday, nearly all abortions must cease in Indiana after state lawmakers passed a full ban in August. Since Dobbs, Indiana has been a destination for those in surrounding states seeking abortions.
For one rape survivor, new abortion bans bring back old, painful memories
The story of a young rape victim in Ohio who had to travel out of state for an abortion this summer is recalling painful memories for an older generation.
Two months after the Dobbs ruling, new abortion bans are taking hold
A cascade of new abortion restrictions known as "trigger bans" are taking effect in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision overturning the right to the medical procedure.
A new student filmmaking grant will focus on reproductive rights
The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative announced Wednesday that it has created the program in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.