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Repeal of abortion rights, sick leave in limbo as Missouri lawmakers enter final week St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri12:16

In the last 2 hours

The Catholic church's social service arm in Chicago uses lobbying firm that also represents abortion provider Chicago Sun-Times11:38

4 GOP priorities to watch for — including abortion — in Missouri's final week of the legislature St. Louis Public Radio11:08

Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that can’t be challenged in state courts The Texas Tribune11:01

In the last 4 hours

Abortion in Italy: a combination between neo-fascism and neoliberalism VoxEurop.eu08:56

In the last 6 hours

Maternal mortality: NGO seeks implementation of safe abortion law by A'Ibom govt The Nation, Nigeria08:38

From left to right, where do Luxembourg's parties stand on: abortion access RTL Today07:35

Earlier today

Anti-abortion provider measure in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could spark House GOP rebellion Fox News04:18

Yesterday

Abortion plea by woman held for ‘kidnapping’ 13-yr-old boy: Surat court to hear police’s response today Indian Express23:35 11-May-25

Liberal leader refuses to show hand on contentious abortion bill WA Today20:14 11-May-25

Late abortion clinic closes after 50 years of procedures in America The Independent14:58 11-May-25

Abortion Disinformation Wins the Pulitzer National Review Online13:05 11-May-25

Pregnant tribal minor dies from bleeding amid hospital transfers; police probe possible abortion attempt Malayala Manorama10:02 11-May-25

In the last 7 days

Inside Alabama’s Threats to Prosecute Abortion Helpers Mother Jones14:46 10-May-25

Granderson: Watch for even small shifts in Texas politics. Sometimes tectonic movements follow Los Angeles Times11:01 10-May-25

Alabama’s Threats to Prosecute Abortion Helpers Reveal News08:10 10-May-25

Two conservative women started with similar beliefs about abortion. Then they got pregnant Wyoming Public Media23:23 9-May-25

Judge rejects St. Joseph Hospital’s effort to dismiss abortion care lawsuit Eureka Times-Standard, California22:03 9-May-25

Tampa Bay Abortion Fund hopes to raise $50K at this month’s ‘Night Under the Superstars’ party Creative Loafing Tampa Bay21:16 9-May-25

State tax debate, one year into Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, new ballot initiative law and more WUSF Public Media19:58 9-May-25

Trump’s pick for HHS deputy secretary supports review of abortion-pill risk The Washington Times19:20 9-May-25

As southern states ban abortion, thousands of patients head north—to Virginia Dogwood17:51 9-May-25

Former Supreme Court justice who cast key vote upholding abortion rights dies Metro.co.uk17:44 9-May-25

Sen. Katie Britt Pushes for Federally-Funded Pregnancy Website Giving Grants to Anti-Abortion Orgs 2paragraphs17:07 9-May-25

The right’s new playbook to restrict access to abortion pills Vox16:58 9-May-25

David Souter, retired US Supreme Court justice known for liberal rulings, dies at 85 The Times of India16:57 9-May-25

What Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ people, immigration and abortion Daily Kos15:09 9-May-25

Four big dynamics drove Colorado lawmakers’ session — from defending against Trump to boosting affordability Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado13:05 9-May-25

Gillian Mackay launches bid to become co-leader of the Scottish Greens The Scotsman12:43 9-May-25

Attorney General Bonta Applauds Court Decision Rejecting Providence St. Joseph Hospital’s Meritless Attempt to Block… California Attorney General (Press Release)02:10 9-May-25

Earle-Sears ‘morally opposed’ to Virginia’s reproductive rights amendment, note shows 12 On Your Side01:47 9-May-25

Where Pope Leo XIV Stands on Abortion, Gender Ideology NewsMax01:39 9-May-25

American Catholics’ Views as Pope Leo XIV Becomes the First American-Born Pope PRRI22:48 8-May-25

I was an anti-abortion advocate, but after being forced to carry my dead baby for months, it's… MailOnline22:42 8-May-25

Blue Mountain Clinic in Missoula recognized by National Abortion Federation Missoulian, Montana22:40 8-May-25

‘Forever’: Mara Brock Akil on How the Period Before George Floyd’s Murder, the Dangers of Smartphones and Judy Blume… Variety22:34 8-May-25

Louisiana raises the stakes in the state abortion wars Brookings Institution21:49 8-May-25

Married Man Accused of Sneaking Abortion Pills Inside Body of Pregnant Mistress During Sex Can Remove Ankle Monitor People19:54 8-May-25

Woman found not guilty of having illegal abortion Sky News18:24 8-May-25

Abortion case prompts calls for legal reform after woman’s four-year ordeal Evening Standard17:39 8-May-25

Despite historic indictment, doctors will keep mailing abortion pills across state lines New Orleans Public Radio16:37 8-May-25

West London woman accused of having illegal abortion found not guilty My London16:15 8-May-25

BPAS Comment - Woman accused of having illegal abortion found not guilty BPAS (Press Release)16:11 8-May-25

Woman accused of illegal abortion found not guilty BBC15:57 8-May-25

Abortion reform is urgently needed and now is the time for change Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Press Release)15:53 8-May-25

Woman accused of having illegal abortion found not guilty Evening Standard15:52 8-May-25

Woman accused of having illegal abortion in lockdown found not guilty The Independent15:47 8-May-25

Woman who took pills during lockdown not guilty of illegal abortion LBC News15:41 8-May-25

Woman found not guilty of having illegal abortion during lockdown Evening Standard15:32 8-May-25

Doctors’ South Carolina Abortion Ban Vagueness Claim to Proceed Bloomberg Law15:19 8-May-25

Right-wing media and anti-abortion groups are using a “seriously flawed” study on medication abortion to claim it’s not … Media Matters for America14:37 8-May-25

Abortion Bans Are Making It Harder For Some People to Find Basic Health Care HuffPost (US)14:05 8-May-25

Colorado Passes Laws on Gun Control, Abortion Access, Trans Rights in 2025 westword.com, Colorado13:18 8-May-25

Breaking Chains: Final reflections on the abortion debate The Nassau Guardian12:27 8-May-25

The Supreme Court Is Really “Just Vibes” Mother Jones11:05 8-May-25

GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot NPR10:04 8-May-25

Once-fringe activists are fighting to be the voice of the anti-abortion movement NPR10:03 8-May-25

What’s happening to women’s reproductive rights? Hastings Online Times09:45 8-May-25

Trump launches surprise defence of abortion pill British Medical Journal09:37 8-May-25

Meet Doug Collins, Maga firebrand and Donald Trump loyalist: how the US Secretary of Veterans Affairs' family life,… South China Morning Post03:47 8-May-25

NSW Lib MP invokes Nazis in debate over widening access to abortion The Sydney Morning Herald03:39 8-May-25

Ellen Coyne: The Irish Catholic Church has the potential to become more politically relevant… The Irish Independent02:39 8-May-25

Judge Denies St. Joseph Motion to Dismiss AG Abortion Lawsuit North Coast Journal23:59 7-May-25

Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House FOX 7 Austin22:36 7-May-25

29 members of SC Family Caucus leave group over aggressive anti-abortion tactics Rock Hill Herald22:26 7-May-25

Trump’s Abortion Pill Defense Puts a Fresh Crack In His Relationship With the Anti-Abortion Movement NOTUS22:26 7-May-25

Ex-WA medical worker charged in abortion-pill case can remove ankle monitor The News Tribune, Washington21:44 7-May-25

Under Texas’ Abortion Ban, Where a Pregnant Woman Lives Can Determine Her Risk of Developing… ProPublica21:29 7-May-25

“A New Crackdown on Ballot Initiatives Unnerves Florida Organizers” Election Law (Weblog)21:23 7-May-25

Sen. Josh Hawley Introduces Severe Restrictions on Abortion Pills, Citing New Junk Science Report Jezebel20:48 7-May-25

South Carolina Abortion Restriction May Be Void for Vagueness, But Doesn't Violate Free Exercise Clause Reason20:33 7-May-25

Hobbs vetoes Republican proposals for unemployment benefits, abortion services Arizona Capitol Times19:06 7-May-25

Josh Hawley Introduces Law To Ban Mailing Of Abortion Pills, Citing Junk Science Report HuffPost (US)18:04 7-May-25

Trump's Justice Department Just Defended Telehealth Abortion Reason17:09 7-May-25

More than Missionary: A Life in the Struggle for Reproductive Freedom The Revealer13:40 7-May-25

The Anti-Abortion Movement Readies Its Gameplan Political Wire11:33 7-May-25

The anti-abortion movement readies its gameplan for Trump 2.0 Politico10:59 7-May-25

Sen. Bryan Hughes files bill aiming to clarify abortion exceptions KLTV ABC 7, Texas05:22 7-May-25

Democrat Indicted for Submitting Fake Signatures For Abortion Ballot Measure Arizona Daily Independent04:46 7-May-25

Democrat Indicted For Indicted for Submitting Fake Signatures For Abortion Ballot Measure Arizona Daily Independent04:15 7-May-25

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