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A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Conservatives On Supreme Court, As Expected, End Nationwide Right To Abortion

The 6-3 decision in the case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturned a nearly 50-year precedent.

Jun 24, 2022

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THE U.S. SUPREME COURT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 24, REVERSED ROE V. WADE IN A LONG-ANTICIPATED DECISION./LES ZAITZ/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Supreme Court Abortion Decision: What Happens In Oregon?

Reproductive health care providers in Oregon have prepared for months for an influx of patients from states where doctors face prison time for providing abortions.

Jun 24, 2022

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Tribes Show Little Interest In Offering Abortions On Reservations Despite Speculation They Could

People are looking for ways to ensure abortion access if Roe v. Wade falls, but the idea of setting up clinics on tribal lands raises a host of issues.

Jun 23, 2022

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State: Oregon Insurers Fell Short In Reproductive Health Coverage 

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation report finds violations of the state’s 2017 Reproductive Health Equity Act.

Jun 22, 2022

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A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Abortion Opponents Take Political Risks By Dropping Exceptions For Rape, Incest, And The Mother’s Life

Abortion opponents’ efforts in many conservative states to exclude most exceptions — for rape or incest o to save the life of the mother— have drawn headlines recently, but lack widespread appeal.

Jun 2, 2022

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Some state lawmakers have suggested restricting access to the intrauterine device known as IUD; many reproductive health advocates fear the overturning of Roe v. Wade would embolden those efforts. | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SUPPLIES COALITION/UNSPLASH

Some States Already Targeting Birth Control

Skirmishing over birth control methods already has begun, as Republican lawmakers in some states push to restrict access to birth control methods they claim cause abortions.

May 26, 2022

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Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland, Ore. | COURTESY PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Ontario City Councilors Split On Concerns About New Abortion Clinic

Planned Parenthood will not confirm it is opening a clinic in eastern Oregon, but local politicians addressed community demands to stop it.

May 19, 2022

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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland in 2016. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon Senators Vote In Favor Of Abortion Rights

Senate fails to advance bill on a 51-49 vote; 60 votes were required to end debate as Supreme Court reversal nears.

May 12, 2022
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HUNDREDS RALLIED ACROSS OREGON IN SUPPORT OF ABORTION ACCESS ON TUESDAY, RESPONDING TO THE LEAKED U.S. SUPREME COURT DRAFT REGARDING ROE V. WADE. BUT IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON, THE DECISION, EVEN IF IT BECOMES LAW, WILL MAKE LITTLE DIFFERENCE TO ABORTION ACCESS./KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

Abortion Access In Oregon And Washington Won’t Change, Unless State Law Does

Both states are known for liberal legal frameworks protecting the right to abortion, but advocates on both sides point out that laws can change.

May 10, 2022

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A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Next Oregon Governor Could Change State’s Approach To Abortion After Supreme Court Decision

Democrats, independent Betsy Johnson and Republican Jessica Gomez oppose the Supreme Court’s expected decision.

May 5, 2022