Woman Accused of Fabricating Abortion Pill 'Coercion' Story Allegedly Hid Text Messages, Second Phone
In one message, the woman wrote of “making connections with powerful pro-life entities” to “take [her ex] down.”
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National Abortion Hotline Went Dark Amid Worker Strike Over AI
“This work is not just a paycheck for us. Each and every caller matters, so it was extremely difficult for us to come to the decision to strike,” the workers’ union said.
Supreme Court Maintains Mifepristone Access, But Thomas Calls for Comstock Act Prosecutions
The good news is that nothing changes today. The bad news is that access to mifepristone isn’t safe.
Utah Planned Parenthood Considered Boosting ‘Moderate’ Republicans in GOP Primaries
One source said the group planned to indirectly support moderate Republicans via contributions to political action committees. A spokesperson said the project didn’t move forward.
Amid Political Battles Over Telemedicine Abortion, Workers At Nation’s Largest Hotline Fear Being Replaced with AI
Contrary to far-right claims that telehealth access to abortion pills enables abuse, providers say it more often helps victims escape. But workers fear human-to-human support could be phased out.
DOJ Takes Aim At Off-Label Prescriptions in Gender-Affirming Care Fight
The Trump Administration’s arguments in a recent hearing over a subpoena for trans patients’ medical records could also spell danger for abortion access.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin Trying to Ban Abortion Nationwide
Amy Littlefield profiles moral crusader Mark Lee Dickson in this first except from Killers of Roe.
Texas Medical Students: Abortion Provider’s Canceled Talk Is Dangerous Escalation
Texas Tech’s recent capitulation to Turning Point USA isn’t just censorship—it’s a threat to patients’ health.
Trump Is Playing Games on Abortion to Avoid Impeachment
A new legal filing underscores the president’s desperation to keep abortion access out of the headlines ahead of the midterms.
Kansas Fights To Keep Abortion Restrictions, With Help From Alliance Defending Freedom
The Woman’s Right to Know Act includes a requirement that doctors tell patients about unproven abortion pill “reversal,” an element key to the anti-abortion movement’s legal strategy.
Abortion Pill “Reversal” Is a Hoax. It's Also a Powerful Right-Wing Legal Strategy.
Speakers at a crisis pregnancy center conference made rare admissions about the challenges of providing so-called abortion “reversal,” and indicated its importance as a litigation tool.
Exclusive: Plan C Doubles Down on Abortion Pill Info Amid Political Attacks
The online abortion pill guide has been redesigned to make it even easier to learn where to get pills, including at no cost.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to Halt Abortion Services
Sources say the affiliate isn't scheduling abortion appointments after September 30 in an apparent attempt to avoid Medicaid "defunding."
Planned Parenthood Confirms It Considered Allowing Some Affiliates to Drop Abortion Care
The organization’s CEO confirmed Autonomy News’ reporting from June—but a federal appeals court ruling makes the issue moot, a spokesperson said.
Texas Man Accused of Putting Abortion Pills in Partner’s Drink Claims She Made It Up, Countersues for $100 Million
The 34-year-old Marine alleges that the woman who sued him for wrongful death lied about a coerced abortion, and that there were political motives behind her lawsuit.
Texas Woman Files Wrongful Death Suit, Alleges Man Slipped Abortion Pills in Her Drink
Jonathan Mitchell is representing a woman suing both her male partner and Aid Access founder Rebecca Gomperts. Mitchell associate Mark Lee Dickson said he learned of the incident from a crisis pregnancy center.