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Senator wants review of U.S. security assistance to Nigeria following abortion report

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has requested a review of U.S. security assistance and cooperation programs in Nigeria following Reuters reporting on an illegal abortion program and killing of children carried out by the Nigerian military.

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Abortion stories on TV get closer to reality, says new report

The annual Abortion Onscreen report says more TV shows had abortion plotlines than previous years and that writers are doing slightly better job reflecting reality.

WEKU

In North Carolina, more people are training to support patients through an abortion

In the months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, training groups in North Carolina say they've seen an uptick in interest from people wanting to work as abortion doulas.

WEKU

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How Republicans are trying to block voters from having a say on abortion

Ballot initiatives have proven a winning strategy for abortion rights activists – but Ohio Republicans want to make it harder for voters

The Guardian - US

Vatican defrocks an anti-abortion priest who once placed an aborted fetus on an altar

The priest, Frank Pavone of Texas, heads the anti-abortion group Priests for Life. The Vatican said he was defrocked for "blasphemous communications on social media" and "persistent disobedience."

WEKU

Anti-abortion priest Pavone defrocked for blasphemous posts

The Vatican has defrocked an anti-abortion U.S. priest, Frank Pavone, for what it said were “blasphemous communications on social media” as well as “persistent disobedience” of his bishop

The Independent UK

‘We had a rooster named Dolly Parton’: Margo Price on Nashville, abortion rights and sad Christmas songs

The country music artist is branching out with her forthcoming album, ‘Strays’. For the final part of our ‘at home with’ mini-series, she reflects on a tumultuous year for women’s rights and explains why she’s drawn to sad Christmas songs. As told to Roisin O’Connor

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Commentary: Abortion clinics shouldn’t have to stand alone

Today, almost all — 96% — abortion procedures take place in clinics, not in hospitals or doctor’s offices. And many of those clinics are closing. Data from the Abortion Care Network estimate that the number of independent clinics in the U.S. fell 35% over the last 10 years and that…

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Here are 5 new laws that will improve abortion access in California in 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California cemented its status as a pro-choice haven with a package of bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in September. The measures, which followed the Supreme Court’s decision in June to overturn Roe v. Wade, sought to protect abortion access both for Californians and those coming here from…

Tribune News Service

Federal judge to block part of California gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban

A federal judge issued a tentative ruling Friday that blocks half of a California gun bill that state legislators, at the behest of Gov. Gavin Newsom, modeled after the controversial Texas law allowing private citizens to sue abortion providers.

Tribune News Service

Anti-abortion activists indicted for blocking NYC Planned Parenthood door told staff: ‘We’re going to make sure we terrorize you’

NEW YORK — Two anti-abortion activists known for creating chaos when they visit New York were indicted Friday for blocking access to a lower Manhattan Planned Parenthood clinic, federal prosecutors said.

Tribune News Service

GOP lawmakers discuss medical cannabis, taxes and abortion ahead of 2023 session

WEKU

Billie Piper and Lucy Prebble talk likeability, on-screen abortions and their new series I Hate Suzie Too

The best friends say there’s a liberation in letting your characters behave badly when you can’t

Evening Standard

Google lifts ban on Aussie abortion ads

The Greens will push for Google to front an inquiry after the telco stopped ads for abortion services appearing on the platform, before reversing the decision.

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Maternal and infant mortality rates are higher in states with anti-abortion laws, report finds

Maternal death rates are 62 per cent higher in states with restrictions, newly published research finds

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis backs more abortion restrictions, looser gun law

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on abortion and guns Thursday, signaling he’s ready to sign legislation on those hot-button issues next year but offering no firm details.

The Independent UK

2022 Notebook: A seismic reversal in U.S. abortion rights

After decades of abortion rights, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and suddenly abortion was illegal in parts of the country

Reuters

Spain passes pioneering sexual, reproductive health law

Spain's parliament on Thursday passed a sexual and reproductive health law that allows girls aged 16 and 17 to undergo abortions without parental consent and, in a first for a European country, offers state-funded paid leave for women who suffer from painful periods.

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Should abortion rights be enshrined in the French constitution?

In this week's French Connections, Genie Godula and French Connections take a closer look at what French law says about abortion and contraception, in light of some new developments. Recently, the government made contraception and condoms completely free for anyone under the age of 26. Meanwhile, the morning-after pill has…

Salon

Catholic bishops' abortion shift

Realizing that the faithful aren't following them, bishops adopt a "moderate" strategy — to reach a total ban

WEKU

Ballot measures on weed and abortion won in 2022. Now they're fueling a backlash

Right-leaning states moved to make ballot measures tougher to pass after success of voter initiatives on abortion rights, marijuana and Medicaid expansion. That's led to pushback from state lawmakers.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Corporate America thrives where abortion is protected

Gina Raimondo doesn't “know why any woman would want to live in a state that criminalizes full access to health care.” The assertion by the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce is especially relevant after the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June that upheld…

The Guardian - AU

Australian abortion and contraceptive provider’s ads banned by Google

MSI Australia has been prevented from promoting its services through paid ads on Google since 3 December

Axios

Dobbs decision is "devastating" U.S. maternal health, Biden administration says

Maternal death rates in 2020 were 62% higher in states that ban abortion than in states where it is still accessible.

The Independent UK

Tennesseans misunderstand abortion law, want exceptions

New Vanderbilt University polling has found that most registered voters in Tennessee want exceptions for rape or incest in the state’s sweeping abortion ban

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