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3 common myths about the abortion debate that many people get wrong

Common misperceptions are that only abortion-seekers are affected, that Democratics could have codified protections before, and that Congress can easily get rid of federal laws restricting abortion.

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House approves measure to protect the right to contraception

WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday passed legislation that would codify the federal right to contraception, although the measure faces slim odds in the Senate because of GOP concerns about the broadness of the bill.

Tribune News Service

US House passes bill protecting contraception access

Democrats are worried that rights such as gay marriage and birth control could be struck down by the Supreme Court.

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195 GOPers oppose right to contraception

Just 8 Republicans supported the bill as Democrats call out the GOP's "assault on women's rights"

Salon

Every Democrat and eight Republicans in the House vote to protect contraception

Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger are among the Republicans who vote to pass the legislation protecting birth control, IUDs and emergency contraception.

The Independent UK

House passes bill to protect birth control access

The bill would protect health providers' ability to dispense contraceptives.

Axios

House seeks to protect contraception after Roe changes - Roll Call

Eight Republicans crossed the aisle to join every House Democrat on a bill that would codify the federal right to contraception.

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House Passes Bill Declaring Right to Contraception

Plus: Supreme Court approval drops drastically, truckers protest California gig-work law, and more...

Reason

Editorial: Of course Congress should pass a federal right to contraception

This week the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to take up the Right to Contraception Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. Kathy E. Manning, a Democrat from North Carolina, establishes a federal right to contraception — meaning women would have the right to use birth control and medical providers…

Los Angeles Times

Movement to boycott Walgreens grows after people claim they were denied condoms, birth control

‘Our policies are designed to ensure we meet the needs of our patients and customers while respecting the religious and moral beliefs of our team members,’ Walgreens said in a statement

The Independent UK

Pro-Satanism and anti-birth control: Inside the ‘extreme’ world of UK anti-abortion activism

‘Most anti-abortion activists in the UK do not belive in abortions in instances of rape, incest, fatal feotal anomality, or if the woman’s life is at risk,’ expert tells Maya Oppenheim

The Independent UK

The GOP plays word games with "abortion"

Politically inconvenient abortions get called "not abortions" by the same people who call birth control "abortion"

Salon

As a psychologist, I fear the mental health problems we’ll see post-Roe

The morning the Supreme Court struck down our federal protection for abortion, I reflected on the ruling at home with my son and his girlfriend. For each of us, this ruling was deeply personal. My son expressed anxiety about what would happen if he experienced a birth control mishap.

Los Angeles Times

Missouri governor rejects special session on birth control, ectopic pregnancies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s governor on Thursday shot down a call for a special session by two Democrats seeking to protect access to contraception and a physician’s ability to treat ectopic pregnancies, which are not viable.

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Over-the-counter birth control pills are available worldwide. The U.S. may be next

Birth control pills are available in the U.S. only with a prescription. Now a drugmaker is asking the FDA to approve a progestin-only contraceptive that would be available without one at pharmacies.

Benzinga

Science Wednesday: Where To See Comet K2 As It Passes The Earth

Five years ago, astronomers were electrified to confirm the discovery of Comet C/2017 K2, more commonly known as Comet K2. At the time, it was believed to be one of the largest comets zooming across the universe, with a nucleus believed to be around 11 miles in diameter and a…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Editorial: Missouri’s anti-abortion law is vague and open to abuse. Lawmakers can fix that

Democrats are asking Gov. Mike Parson to call a special legislative session to clarify that Missouri’s stringent new anti-abortion law doesn’t prohibit other treatments and medication. It’s a reasonable ask, because the new law is so vaguely worded that medical providers are uncertain about the legality of even routine birth…

Tribune News Service

Amid abortion battle, they chose permanent birth control. Here’s why

TAMPA, Fla. — A day after a leaked Supreme Court opinion tipped the impending doom of Roe v. Wade, 23-year-old Lindsay Tagliere called a women’s health group near where she lives in Gainesville and inquired about getting her fallopian tubes removed.

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The Independent UK

Kendall Jenner had ‘massive birth control moment’ after sister Kylie’s second pregnancy

The second-youngest sister in the Kardashian clan has faced pressure to have a baby

WEKU

Why this key chance to getting permanent birth control is often missed

Doctors say they're seeing a surge in the number of women who want their "tubes tied." But hospital capacity, paperwork, religion and personal opinion are just some of the reasons requests get denied.

Daily Mirror

Kendall Jenner had 'massive birth control moment' after sister Kylie's second pregnancy

Kendall Jenner is the only one of the five Kardashian-Jenner sisters not to have given birth but she revealed she is happy as she is during the trailer for season two of The Kardashians

Reason

The FDA Will Consider Whether To Approve a Birth Control Pill for Over-the-Counter Use

If approved, the drug could increase access to effective birth control.

The Guardian - US

FDA could approve over-the-counter purchase of first birth control pill

The agency is considering the application by HRA Pharma to make Opill available without a prescription

Reason

When 'Pro-Life' Becomes 'Pro-Censorship'

Antiabortion activists are the new Anthony Comstocks.

Axios

FDA to consider application for first over-the-counter birth control pill

"This historic application marks a groundbreaking moment in contraceptive access and reproductive equity."

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