Health & Science
How adoption impacted the emotional health of a person who gave up her baby
Posted on · A 16-year-old rape survivor put her baby up for adoption decades ago. That decision has stuck with her ever since.
Tag: abortion rights
Politics
Texas judge blocks state’s pre-Roe ban, allows some abortions to continue
Posted on · The 1925 law at the core of the case was in effect until the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. It made performing an abortion punishable by up to five years in prison.
Politics
Poll: Majorities oppose Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and worry about other rights
Posted on · 56% of Americans disapproved of the decision in an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll conducted after it was announced. A similar number say it was motivated by politics — not law.
Houston
PHOTOS: Houston abortion rights supporters protest overturning of Roe v. Wade
Posted on · The crowd in downtown Houston featured people chanting "my body, my choice" and holding protest signs.
Town Square
The ramifications of overturning Roe v. Wade – what it means for women’s health, and what it means for Texas
Posted on · Today, in an in-depth discussion with legal experts, we hear from those who identify as "abortion rights advocates" and "abortion rights opponents".
Town Square
What happens if Texas abortion laws change?
Posted on · We reach out to a journalist, medical professional, pro-life activist, and a Judge to share their views and thoughts on what the end of federal abortion rights would mean for Texas and the nation.
Politics
Leaked Roe v. Wade opinion puts abortion rights on the ballot in Texas
Posted on · Both gubernatorial candidates – incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke – addressed the issue Thursday.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Abortion-Rights Bombshell
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Abortion
DA moves to dismiss a murder charge against a Texas woman accused of a self-induced abortion
Posted on · The DA said the Starr County Sheriff's Department "did their duty in investigating the incident brought to their attention by the reporting hospital." However, he said that this is not a criminal matter under Texas law.
Abortion
Oklahoma’s abortion ban will further restrict access for thousands of Texans, providers warn
Posted on · Almost half of Texans seeking abortion out of state have gone to Oklahoma. Soon, that will no longer be an option.
Health & Science
Idaho prepares to ban most abortions in the state as governor signs Texas-style law
Posted on · Barring legal challenges, Idaho's law is scheduled to take effect in about a month. It bans most abortions after about six weeks and allows health care providers to be sued.
Abortion
Americans are divided on abortion. The Supreme Court may not wait for minds to change
Posted on · Public opinion remains bitterly divided on the issue, but an imminent Supreme Court decision could overturn or dramatically undercut Roe v. Wade.
Politics
Texas abortion law challenge heads to state’s supreme court, likely adding more delays to case
Posted on · The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision means it could take months before abortion providers’ challenge to the restrictive law returns to a federal court.
Abortion
Texas abortion rights activists and providers are worried after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling
Posted on · After the U.S. Supreme Court declined to pause the restrictive Texas abortion law, providers and activists say the procedure remains effectively banned across Texas.
Abortion
Prescribing abortion pills online or mailing them in Texas can now land you in jail
Posted on · As the Supreme Court considers a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Texas enacted a new law imposing criminal penalties for those who prescribe medication abortions via telehealth or the mail.