A previous episode of “The Daily Show” addressed two hot-button issues at the same time: abortion and gun control. It was one of the earliest tests for new host Trevor Noah, and he pretty much knocked this one out of the park. The segment began with a discussion about the pro-life movement’s laser focus on …
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I did a roundtable with the Vice President about abortion. Here are 4 things that surprised me.
It’s been a very weird week. I’m a writer and editor—not a medical professional, legal expert or political activist in any way—so imagine my surprise when I got a message from Vice President Kamala Harris’s senior advisor inviting me to join a roundtable discussion on MSNBC for the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision that …
Republican rep Melissa Oremus made her name opposing abortion
Analysis South Carolina state Rep. Melissa Oremus (R) is one of the Palmetto State’s biggest opponents of reproductive freedom. That’s saying something in a state that came pretty close to making abortion a capital offense. Oremus is best known for delivering speeches opposing abortion rights in which she talks about her “decision” to have a …
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Did Shiv Get an Abortion in ‘Succession’?
Source: HBO Did Shiv get an abortion in ‘Succession’? She’s seen drinking throughout Season 4, Episode 5, so fans are wondering if she’s still pregnant. Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Succession Season 4, Episode 5. The Roy family is nearing its denouement as Succession Season 4 passes its halfway point. In Episode 4, …
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Florida Passes Six-Week Abortion Ban
In recent weeks, court battles over mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in medication abortions, which is often referred to as the “abortion pill,” have taken center stage. On Wednesday, a federal appeals court ruled that the pill can remain on the market while legal cases continue, although with stringent new restrictions. After the …
16 Women Abortion Stories
These women shared their deeply personal abortion stories and revealed the various emotions they went through before, during, and after the procedure. They’re very eye-opening, and it’s important to recognize multiple sides of the experience. So, here’s what they had to say: Note: Everyone’s experience with abortion is different, and there isn’t “one standard” situation. …
"My Husband Asked For An Abortion As His Anniversary Gift": People Are Sharing The Moment They Knew Their Relationship Was Over
“When I woke up three days post-surgery — there had been a cancer scare and complications — I whispered to my husband, ‘Could you get me some ice chips?’ He said, ‘Get them yourself.’ I knew I could not grow old and be vulnerable with him.” View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/morgansloss1/relationship-over-reddit
A Woman On TikTok Documented Her 19-Day Miscarriage To Show How Abortion Laws Affect All Pregnant People
In another video, Broesder explains that she couldn’t travel out of state because she has a young daughter to care for. Normally, only 100 or so followers see her content, but her miscarriage TikToks quickly went viral and resonated with a larger audience. Women flooded her comments with advice and donations, encouraging Broesder to go …
FDA Says Retail Pharmacies Can Now Offer Abortion Pills
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a regulatory change on Tuesday that allows retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills. Before now, patients could only get this two-drug medication through clinics, doctors and a handful of mail-order pharmacies. Two companies that make the …
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‘If you’re wondering why women’s rights matter’: Idaho woman shares horrifying experience trying to get treatment for miscarriage amid abortion ban
An Idaho woman says she has returned to the emergency room seeking medical care for an active miscarriage for the second time after being sent home previously. Idaho’s total abortion ban went into effect on Aug. 25, 2022, preventing medical professionals from providing abortions in all cases. In her video, TikTok user Carmen says she …
How Americans Are Voting On Abortion
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this year, ending the nationwide right to abortion, the issue has become key in races across the country. State lawmakers are now critical in determining whether the procedure remains legal or restricted, and governors will have the last word on whether bans become law. Meanwhile, five …
Longtime Abortion Rights Advocate Josh Shapiro Has Been Elected Governor Of Pennsylvania
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Democratic attorney general, has won the race for governor of the state, defeating the Donald Trump–endorsed Doug Mastriano. The race was called by Decision Desk HQ at 10:13 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Shapiro’s win means that Pennsylvania will continue to have a divided government, with a Democratic governor and Republican majorities in …