Tag: Reproductive rights
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Abortion Rights Petitions, Blocking Ballot Measure
Arkansas Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Rights Ballot MeasureIn a recent decision, the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the state's rejection of signature petitions for an abortion rights ballot initiative. This ruling effectively blocks the...
When Abortion Was Accepted: A Look at the History of Women’s Reproductive Rights
In 2012, Shannon Withycombe experienced a miscarriage at eight weeks into her pregnancy. However, instead of being told she had a miscarriage, she saw the term "incomplete abortion" on her discharge papers. This term,...
2024 Election: Understanding the Political Impact of Mifepristone
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Missouri Abortion Ban vs. New Amendment: Voter’s Choice Explained
Missouri voters may have a big decision to make this fall when it comes to abortion rights. They could be faced with the choice of either continuing the current ban on abortions or voting...
Risks of I.V.F. in Alabama Prompt Clinics to Ship Embryos Out of State
An increasing opposition to in vitro fertilization (I.V.F.) is leading to a movement where doctors and patients in conservative states are relocating or discarding frozen embryos. This trend is particularly noticeable in Alabama, where...
Empowering Women: Rise in Self-Managed Abortions Post-Dobbs Decision
Kaniya, a 21-year-old college student, found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy during spring finals last year. She realized that she did not have the financial resources or the capacity to care for a child....
Psychedelic Medicine: Navigating ‘Plan B’ with Insights from Reproductive Health
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision not to approve Lykos Therapeutics’ application for MDMA (a psychedelic drug known on the street as Ecstasy or molly) plus therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder comes as no...
Access to Affordable Birth Control in Certain States is Declining
A renewed focus on ensuring access to affordable birth control is not helping women in states with strict abortion laws. In places like Tuscaloosa, Alabama, clinics like WAWC Healthcare are struggling to provide low-cost...