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Politics

A Conspiracy Theorist Is Officially Running Our Health Department

RFK Jr. was confirmed today.
Identity

All of the Ways Trump Could Impact Abortion Policy From Day One

“There’s so many levers he could press."
Identity

Where Trump HHS Pick RFK Jr. Stands on Vaccines, Abortion and LGBTQ+ Issues

The department has vast power to influence areas including LGBTQ+ health access and reproductive health.
Politics

What to Know About Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Controversial Pick for AG

The Justice Department investigated Gaetz over sex trafficking accusations.
Politics

The Republican Party’s Official Platform Would Give Rights to Fetuses

The move endangers both abortion and IVF.
Sexual Health + Identity

Supreme Court Rules That Idaho Hospitals Cannot Deny Abortions in Medical Emergencies

The high court found that Idaho’s strict abortion ban does not trump a federal law.
Sexual Health + Identity

New Hampshire’s Proposed 15-day Abortion Ban Would Effectively Outlaw the Procedure

The bill, which is unlikely to become law, indicates either a misunderstanding or misrepresentation of how pregnancy works.
Sexual Health + Identity

Could Facebook Messages Be Used in Abortion-Related Prosecution?

A Nebraska teen was sentenced to jail.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Federal Judge Could Soon Block Access to an Abortion Pill. Here’s What That Means

Access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used for a medication abortion, could be revoked.
Sexual Health + Identity

Here’s How States Plan to Limit Abortion — Even Where It Is Already Banned

From potential travel bans to emergency contraceptive access.
Health

New Near-Total Abortions Bans Are Taking Effect in Five States This Week

The change will contribute to growing regional abortion deserts.
Government

It’s Become Far More Expensive To Travel Out of State for an Abortion

Thanks to increased costs for gas, airfare and hotels.
Sexual Health + Identity

Kentucky Is the First State to End Virtually All In-State Abortions

Unless the law is blocked, the state's last two clinics will stop providing abortions.