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Catholic Hospitals' Growth Impacts Reproductive Health Care
Even as numerous Republican-governed states push for sweeping bans on abortion, there is a coinciding surge of concern in some Democratic-led states that options for reproductive health care are dwindling due to expansion of Catholic hospital networks.
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California Universities' Health Centers Will Provide Abortion Pills Starting Next Year
Senate Bill 24 passed in 2019 allows for UC and Cal States to provide abortion pills starting Jan. 1.
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17 Lawmakers Arrested at Abortion Rights Protest
Seventeen members of Congress were arrested Tuesday during an abortion rights protest outside the Supreme Court.
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After Abortion Ruling, Lupus, Arthritis Patients Struggle to Get This Drug
In high doses, the drug methotrexate can be used to treat an ectopic pregnancy and save a life. But after the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, patients with leukemia or rheumatic illnesses like lupus and psoriasis are having trouble getting it, because of its status as an abortifiacient. Harvard Dr. Aditi Nerurkar joins LX News to explain.
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Rallies Continue Across the Country After Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Rallies in defense of abortion rights continue to pop up across the country two weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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A Drug That Treats Autoimmune Diseases Can Also Induce Abortion. Some Patients Can't Get It
Methotrexate treats autoimmune conditions and cancer but can also end pregnancies. Patients and providers alike are concerned about future access to the drug.
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End of Roe v. Wade Sparks Concern at Fertility Clinics Across US
Since the Supreme Court’s decision, most of the attention has been on abortion, but at fertility clinics across the country, there is a real fear that it will also impact women who are trying to get pregnant. The end of Roe v. Wade raises huge questions about the potential impact on those seeking fertility treatments like in-vitro fertilization (IVF)....
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Concern Growing That Abortion Ruling Will Impact Infertility Treatments
Since the Supreme Court’s decision, most of the attention has been on abortion. But at fertility clinics, there is a real fear that this will also impact women who are trying to get pregnant.
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Boston Businesses Raise Money for Reproductive Rights
From restaurants, to clothing and kids stores—several Boston businesses began fundraising almost immediately after Roe v. Wade was overturned —saying it was their way of giving customers who support reproductive rights a way to start taking action. Karen Akunowicz, chef and owner of Fox & the Knife in South Boston said, “If we’re not standing up for our communities...
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Local Businesses Raise Money for Reproductive Rights
From restaurants, to clothing and kids stores—several area businesses began fundraising almost immediately after Roe v. Wade was overturned —saying it was their way of giving customers who support reproductive rights a way to start taking action.
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Major Retailers Limit Sales of ‘Plan B' Over Supply Concerns
CVS Health, Rite Aid and Amazon announced Tuesday that they were limiting orders of emergency contraceptive pills to three per order in an effort to ensure “equitable access and consistent supply on store shelves.”
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Roe v. Wade Ruling Will Create a ‘Legal Civil War' Between the States: Attorney
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will essentially cause a “legal civil war” between the states as each one creates its own set of laws around abortion with different standards for criminality, criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Bernarda Villalona told LX News.
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Swampscott Rallies to Support Abortion, Privacy Rights
People gathered over abortion rights Monday in Swampscott, the latest in a wave of demonstrations in Massachusetts and across the country since the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday. “We were in shock. We were in mourning Friday night,” one protester said. “Now it’s Monday morning. Let’s get to work by striking.” People on both sides of...
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Rep. Lori Trahan Calls SCOTUS Ruling a ‘Defining Issue For Our Lifetime'
One day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Rep. Lori Trahan told NBC10 Boston that the fight is just beginning. Trahan says the SCOTUS decision will impact millions of women and that Massachusetts will play a key role, becoming a “save haven state.” While abortion will stay legal in the Bay State, a number of others are already...
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From Boston to DC, Protests Continue Saturday After Roe v. Wade Ruling
On the first full day without federal abortion rights in the United States in 50 years, hundreds of pro choice demonstrators gathered outside the Massachusetts State House, protesting the Supreme Court’s ruling.
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WATCH: President Biden's Full Speech After SCOTUS Overturned Roe v. Wade
President Joe Biden discussed the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade in a speech on Friday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Full Interview With Sen. Elizabeth Warren
In an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, NBC10 Boston’s Alison King asks about Roe V. Wade, the midterms, the next presidential election, the Jan. 6 Committee, Donald Trump and more.
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Emotions Running High Over Future of Roe v. Wade
A crowd formed in Boston to protest Tuesday after a leaked draft opinion released on Monday night showed the Supreme Court is prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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With Roe v. Wade in Limbo, Vt. Voters to Decide Reproductive Liberty Amendment
A leaked Supreme Court document obtained by Politico, which indicates Roe v. Wade could be overturned, has advocates for reproductive healthcare in Vermont looking to November. The state could become a national stand-out, if voters choose to amend the Vermont Constitution to enshrine access to abortions and other reproductive services. The draft document is not final, and does not reflect…
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Vermont Leaders React to Draft Supreme Court Ruling on Roe v. Wade
While Vermont already has a law protecting abortion rights, voters here could go further this fall — deciding whether to codify in the state constitution everyone’s right to decide when to use birth control, start a family, or end a pregnancy.