Activists and politicians are commemorating the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that overturned a nationwide right to abortion. This decision has generated both praise and protests from various groups. Advocates on both sides organized rallies in Washington and across the country to draw attention to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health …
↵ Activists and politicians are commemorating the first anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that overturned a nationwide right to abortion. The reactions to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling on June 24, 2022, which overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, vary from praise to protests. Advocates on both sides …
The elimination of the federal right to obtain an abortion by the Supreme Court was the result of years of legislative attempts by congressional Republicans to chip away at those protections. However, one year after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, Republicans in the House, where they hold the majority, have little interest in …
One year following the landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion providers in states where the procedure remains legal have emerged as vital centers for reproductive care. In anticipation of this decision, we spoke with abortion providers in the Midwest and Mountain West regions, which were left with varying …
Advocates are raising concerns about the rise of anti-abortion and anti-rights rhetoric in Canada one year after the fall of Roe v. Wade. They emphasize the need to educate people about available resources and services while continuing efforts to protect essential healthcare, including abortion, access to birth control, and sexual and reproductive health. There were …
According to a new poll released on Thursday, 61% of Americans are disapproving of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, just ahead of the ruling’s one-year anniversary on Saturday. The poll conducted by NBC News found that 53% of respondents strongly disapprove of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which …
This is the third installment of a comprehensive examination exploring the consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which was brought about by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization last June. As the 2022 midterm elections resulted in losses for Republican candidates in crucial swing states, those running for …
The Maine House narrowly passed a proposal to expand access to abortions on Thursday night, marking the first step in what proved to be an emotional floor debate. The vote, with a final count of 74-72, was closer than expected, as at least one Democratic co-sponsor had a change of heart and joined lawmakers opposed …
President Biden is set to sign an executive order on Friday with the intention of enhancing access to contraception and family planning. This order aligns with the administration’s efforts to promote reproductive healthcare and coincides with the approaching one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This executive order will serve …
This is the introductory article in a series exploring the repercussions of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which effectively overturned Roe v. Wade. Last June, the Court’s decision shifted the balance towards a conservative majority, leading to the end of the constitutional right to abortion and granting states the …