Recent Headlines
CRR calls for Kansas Supreme Court review of abortion ban ruling
The Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) on Tuesday filed a brief asking the Kansas Supreme Court to review and uphold a lower court decision that blocked a law (SB 95) banning a medically-proven method of abortion and held that the state constitution protects abortion rights, Topeka Capital-Journal reports.
Ind. Senate panel holds hearing on fetal tissue bill; state fines medical waste company
An Indiana Senate committee on Wednesday held a hearing on a bill (HB 1337) that would impose several restrictions on abortion care and fetal tissue disposal, the AP/Sacramento Bee reports.
Mo. House panel hears testimony on antiabortion-rights parental involvement bill
A Missouri House committee on Tuesday heard testimony on a bill (HB 1968) that would impose stricter parental involvement rules in cases where minors are seeking abortion care, the AP/Sacramento Bee reports.
N.M. House committee tables antiabortion-rights memorial regarding regulatory requirements
The New Mexico House Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee on Monday voted 4-3 to table a House memorial (HM 101) seeking additional monitoring requirements for abortion procedures in the state, according to the NM Political Report.
Women in Zika-affected areas increasingly seek medication abortion
Canada-based Women on Web, which offers advice and medication for women seeking abortion care in countries where the procedure is banned, has received an influx of requests for assistance from pregnant women in Latin American countries affected by the Zika virus, the Washington Post's "Morning Mix" reports.
Federal judge rejects CPCs' challenge to Calif. law
A federal judge has rejected a challenge to a California law (AB 775) that aims to prohibit antiabortion-rights crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) from spreading misinformation, Courthouse News Service reports.
Federal judge denies motion for stay of preliminary injunction against rules for admitting privileges rule
A federal judge on Tuesday denied the state's motion for a stay of his ruling that Louisiana cannot enforce an admitting privileges requirement for abortion providers while the state appeals a preliminary injunction barring the rule's (Act 620) enforcement, the AP/New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Tenn. lawmaker pulls antiabortion-rights ultrasound measure
Tennessee Rep. Rick Womick (R) has withdrawn a bill (HB 1459) that would require women to undergo an ultrasound prior to receiving abortion care, the AP/Sacramento Bee reports.
Va. House committee tables 20-week abortion ban until 2017
The Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in a voice vote on Friday postponed consideration of a proposed 20-week abortion ban (HB 963) until 2017, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.
Ala. Sen. files bill that would ban abortion clinics near public schools
Alabama Sen. Paul Sanford (R) has filed a bill (SB 205) that would prohibit the location of abortion clinics within 2,000 feet of a public school, the Florence Times Daily reports.
Video Round Up
In a segment on HB 2, comedian Samantha Bee interviews Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, and Texas Rep. Dan Flynn (R), one of the bill's authors, for TBS' "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," Vox reports.
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John Oliver on HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" discusses the proliferation of attacks on abortion rights in the United States and comments on how such restrictions affect a woman's access to abortion care.
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MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell hears from Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, about oral arguments before the Supreme Court in a case challenging provisions of Texas' omnibus antiabortion-rights law (HB 2).
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In this clip from Reuters/AOL.com, Vicki Cowart, CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, speaks about the reopening of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado that was the site of a deadly shooting last November.
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MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry hears from guests about the implications of the Zika virus outbreak for women in countries that have limited access to reproductive health care.
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In this clip, Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, speaks with MSNBC's Chris Matthews about a Texas grand jury investigation into Planned Parenthood that cleared the organization of wrongdoing and instead resulted in indictments for two abortion-rights opponents involved in filming misleading videos targeting Planned Parenthood.
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In a short film presented by Refinery29 in partnership with Planned Parenthood, several women share personal abortion stories.
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In this video, Julia Reticker-Flynn, campaign director of Advocates for Youth's 1 in 3 Campaign, hosts the project's second annual abortion speakout, which features participants' personal abortion stories and experiences to combat abortion stigma.
Video Round Up
"To Prison for Pregnancy," a documentary presented by Brave New Films, discusses how U.S. feticide laws are being used to penalize pregnant women, particularly minority and low-income women.
Datapoints
In this map, Center for American Progress' "ThinkProgress" spotlights the 12 states that have cleared Planned Parenthood of any wrongdoing after launching investigations into the organization following the release of misleading videos targeting Planned Parenthood's fetal tissue donation program.
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This chart, compiled by NPR, shows how the majority of countries affected by the Zika virus, which might be linked to a severe birth defect, curb access to contraception and abortion care.
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In its latest report card, the Population Institute provides a snapshot of the condition of reproductive rights and health in each state in 2015.
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The Guttmacher Institute in this graph shows the rapid increase in the number of state abortion restrictions over the past few years.
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In this map, the Kaiser Family Foundation shows how widely abortion coverage varies from state to state in insurance plans sold through the Affordable Care Act's (PL 111-148) insurance marketplaces.
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In this infographic, the Guttmacher Institute shows how the proportion of uninsured reproductive-age women in the U.S. declined from 17.9% in 2013 to 13.9% in 2014, the first year in which the Affordable Care Act was implemented fully.
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This map, released with a study from the University of Michigan Health System, shows how an increasing number of state Medicaid programs over the last three years are providing reimbursement for immediate postpartum LARC provision.
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This infographic, released with a new Guttmacher Institute study, shows the increase in use of long-acting reversible contraception among U.S. women between 2002 and 2012.
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The Guttmacher Institute in this infographic counters antiabortion-rights claims that alternative providers could cover any gaps in health care services if Planned Parenthood is defunded.
At a Glance
"A woman's ability to end her pregnancy too often depends on where she lives, her age and how much money is in her pocket."
— Marcela Howell of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, discussing ongoing disparities in women's access to abortion care on the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
The Editors
Debra Ness, publisher & president, National Partnership
Sarah Lipton-Lubet, associate editor & director of reproductive health programs, National Partnership
Jessi Leigh Swenson, associate editor & senior policy counsel, National Partnership
Freya Riedlin, associate editor & reproductive health law fellow, National Partnership
Dipona Bandy, assistant editor & reproductive health program assistant, National Partnership
Lauren Sogor, assistant editor & health communications manager, National Partnership
Cindy Romero, assistant editor & communications associate, National Partnership
Marcelle Maginnis, associate editor
Amanda Wolfe, senior director
Joe Infantino, Rachel Schulze, staff writers
Tucker Ball, chief digital officer, National Partnership



