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Gallup, Pew surveys show Americans remain divided on abortion four years after Dobbs
Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Americans remain closely divided on abortion, but the shift in public opinion that followed the landmark ruling appears to have become a lasting feature of ... more
Majority of Americans say abortion should remain legal
A majority of Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to a Pew Research Center survey released March 12. The survey of 8,512 U.S. adults was conducted Jan. 20–26 and ... more
Letitia James reaffirms abortion access rights under federal law for New York hospitals
On the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general to reaffirm that hospitals must provide emergency abortion care ... more
Abortion protections expanded in New York: Hochul signs new shield law enhancements
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to abortion protections for providers and patients in New York. It reinforces the state’s role as a national safe haven for reproductive freedom. The new law (S.4587/A.5285) strengthens the ... more
Abortion access upheld: AG James wins major legal battle against anti-abortion group
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a major legal victory for abortion access and reproductive rights. On March 21, 2025, a federal judge ruled that Red Rose Rescue, an anti-abortion extremist group, repeatedly ... more
Arizona and Missouri join five other states in putting abortion rights on the ballot in November
Arizona and Missouri have secured enough petition signatures to place proposed constitutional amendments enshrining abortion rights on their November ballots, bringing the total number of states voting on the issue this fall to seven. Following ... more
Impact of abortion rights on Democratic election
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade this year, voter turnout showed that abortion access was high on the list of priorities for voters. The polls directly reflected that voters supported people's access to abortion ... more
Walmart creates expanded abortion coverage for employees of the retailer
A memorandum was sent to Walmart employees that will change the current healthcare policy to cover travel support for those in need of an abortion. Walmart is the United States' largest private employer, and now ... more
Abortion: Doctor investigated over privacy laws and 10-year-old rape victim cleared
An investigation into an Indiana doctor showed that she did not break privacy laws by stating that a 10-year-old rape victim left Ohio for an abortion. It was reported that Dr. Caitlin Bernard helped treat ... more
Henrietta Town Board votes to deny permit for new Planned Parenthood facility
The Henrietta Town Board denied an application for a permit to create a new Planned Parenthood within the town on Wednesday night. The board meeting was packed with residents representing both sides of the issue ... more
Starbucks workers seeking abortions will have travel expenses covered
Starbucks announced they will cover travel expenses for US employees seeking abortions and gender-confirmation procedures. This will be available to employees who do not have access within 100 miles from their home. How to save ... more
