Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris refutes Republican accusations that Democrats support abortions up until birth, but avoids specifying the gestational age at which abortion should be restricted. In a recent interview with “Face the Nation” in Jakarta, Harris urges Congress to secure abortion rights through legislation after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, …
Florida Abortion Access Hangs in the Balance as State Supreme Court Considers 15-Week Ban Challenge The future of abortion access in Florida will be decided this Friday as the state’s highest court takes on a challenge to its 15-week abortion ban. A group of abortion providers filed a lawsuit against the law shortly after it …
Research shows that the overturning of Roe v. Wade did not lead to a decrease in the number of abortions performed in the US. However, there has been a significant increase in abortion rates in states near those that implemented bans. According to the Guttmacher Institute, there was an 89% rise in abortions in Colorado …
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Mexico has decriminalized abortion across the entire country. This decision marks a significant step after the court’s previous ruling two years ago, which decriminalized abortion in the state of Coahuila and sparked a movement for decriminalization on a state-by-state basis. The Supreme Court stated, “The First Chamber …
The number of individuals traveling from their home states to Massachusetts for abortion care increased by more than 37% following the reversal of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, according to an analysis conducted by researchers at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The study, which can be found here, provides insight into the impact …
In a recent interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) passionately defended her pro-life stance on abortion while emphasizing the importance of compassion towards women. Mace, who openly shared her personal experience as a rape survivor, urged her fellow Republicans to reconsider their extreme positions on reproductive rights, cautioning them that they are …
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) has filed a court document asserting his authority to bring criminal charges against individuals who aid in obtaining abortion care outside of the state. Marshall argues that coordinating travel for individuals seeking abortion services outside of Alabama could be considered a “criminal conspiracy” since abortion is prohibited in the …
Reproductive rights advocates in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against the state’s Ballot Board for approving misleading and inaccurate language on a ballot measure regarding abortion rights. The lawsuit, brought by Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, accuses the board of exploiting their authority to undermine a measure they oppose. It points out that several board …
In a recent meeting with Portuguese members of his Jesuit religious order, Pope Francis criticized some conservatives in the U.S. Catholic Church for their backwardness and emphasis on ideology rather than faith. He acknowledged the divisions within the Church and the long-standing support that conservatives received from previous papacies. However, Francis believes that a correct …
Former White House Press Secretary and MSNBC host Jen Psaki strongly denied claims made by GOP members that Democrats support late-term abortions, labeling these arguments as “completely misleading.” Psaki addressed this issue on her show, “Inside with Jen Psaki,” and stated, “This claim that Democrats support abortion up until the moment of birth is entirely …