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Biden On Leaked Draft Opinion On Abortion: The ‘Right To Choose Is Fundamental’

President Joe Biden said that he has directed his Gender Policy Council and White House Counsel’s Office to prepare responses to an expected U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

May 3, 2022

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How Will Idaho’s New Abortion Law Impact Eastern Oregon?

In preparation for women from other states coming to Oregon for abortions, the Legislature recently approved $15 million for reproductive health equity fund.

Mar 22, 2022

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Senators Decry Blockage Of Women's Health Bill in Congress

Congressional legislation in the House would write abortion rights into law in the face of challenges before the Supreme Court.

Mar 1, 2022
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State Constitutions Vex Conservatives’ Strategies For A Post-Roe World

Right-to-privacy protections enshrined in state constitutions could block attempts to restrict abortions in many states.

Feb 17, 2022

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Split Supreme Court Leaves Texas Abortion Law In Effect

The ruling, which allows abortion providers to challenge the law, provides clues to coming decision on Mississipi case that challenges court's landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade.

Dec 14, 2021

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How The Fate Of Roe V. Wade Could Impact Oregonians

Last week the Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold Mississippi’s restrictive abortion law. What does that mean for Oregonians?

Dec 7, 2021

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Conservative Justices Seem Poised To Overturn Roe’s Abortion Rights

Judging from the questions asked by justices, it appeared possible or even likely that a majority could vote to turn the question of whether to allow abortion back to individual states.

Dec 2, 2021

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Portland First In US To Provide Bereavement Leave Following An Abortion, Advocates Say

Last week, Portland City Council unanimously approved a policy to allow city employees to take paid time off after the procedure last week.

Oct 25, 2021

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Oregon Attorney General Signs Onto Brief Supporting Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Ban

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined 23 other states in their support of the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the ban.

Sep 16, 2021