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SHUTTERSTOCK

Biden Is Caught In The Middle Of Polarizing Abortion Politics

Abortion-rights advocates are frustrated at the slow pace of action from a president they strongly supported — and who courted their votes.

Jul 13, 2021

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California state capitol in Sacramento./Oscar Ochoa on Unsplash

With Restrictions Tightening Elsewhere, California Moves to Make Abortion Cheaper

State lawmakers are debating a bill to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses like copays and payments toward deductibles for abortions and related services, such as counseling.

Jun 7, 2021

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Biden Moves to Overturn Trump Birth Control Rules

Since the Trump rules took effect, Planned Parenthood and other providers have dropped out of the program, resulting in six states with no Title X providers.

Apr 14, 2021

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U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. | MARK THOMAS/PIXABAY

States Aim to Chip Away at Abortion Rights With Supreme Court in Mind

The Supreme Court's tilt to the right has emboldened lawmakers in Montana and other right-leaning states to introduce dozens of anti-abortion bills in the hope that the court will eventually with the states.

Mar 2, 2021

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Dr. Paula Bednarek works at her computer in the Planned Parenthood Northeast Portland Health Center. | BROOKE HERBERT/THE OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

During Pandemic, Telemedicine Abortions Become Crucial Resource

Since 2016, Oregon women have had the option to end their early pregnancies at home with an abortion through TelAbortion, a telemedicine program that allows women to bypass in-person visits.

Feb 20, 2021

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Coming Abortion Fight Could Threaten Birth Control, Too

The addition of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the top court could have sweeping effects on women's reproductive rights.

Nov 5, 2020

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Christel Allen became NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon's executive director in June./Courtesy of NARAL

NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Steps Up Focus On Minorities

The abortion rights group has a new leader, Christel Allen, the first woman of color to lead the group. Allen, in turn, chose Jeanine Morales, a Black woman with experience advocating for minorities, as her deputy.

Aug 19, 2020
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COURTESY OF NARAL

9th Circuit Allows Trump Administration Abortion Rules To Move Forward

Feb 24, 2020

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COURTESY OF NARAL

Oregon Pulls Out Of Federal Program For Reproductive Health Care

Aug 27, 2019

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COURTESY OF NARAL

Early Abortion Bans: Which States Have Passed Them?

Jun 26, 2019