Texas House Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban

SB 8 allows anyone the right to sue a provider

"...The most extreme six-week abortion ban in the country is now one step closer..."

May 5, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Legal Leaders Come Out Swinging Against Anti-Abortion Bills

Proposals let literally anyone drag providers into court

"...members of his chamber strongly opposing a duo of anti-abortion bills moving through the Texas Legislature...."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters

Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget

"...a record-breaking $100 million for the state’s Alternatives to Abortion Program (A2A), which includes a network of non-medical, faith-based..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: The Extreme Anti-Abortion Agenda Being Pushed Forward at the Texas Lege Is Harmful and Cruel

Texans deserve the trust and the power to decide what is best for them, their bodies, and their futures

"...my third legislative session working as an advocate for abortion care and rights in the state. I am used..."

April 16, 2021 Column by Courtney Chambers

Oppose Reproductive Restriction

"...session, rather than attack women’s reproductive freedom with additional abortion restrictions. Texas has dozens of restrictions that create systemic..."

April 9, 2021 Postmarks

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...year, as Texas grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, local abortion assistance group Jane's Due Process saw a surge of..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...Brazos Electric Co-op, the state's largest, have already declared bankruptcy; Brazos and CPS Energy (owned by the city of..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything's Broken and Thousands are Dead, But There's Always Time For Abortion Bans in Texas

Seven "priority" anti-choice bills sail to Senate floor

"...full attention to not one, not two, but seven anti-abortion bills approved Tuesday, March 16, following a marathon hearing..."

March 17, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Lone Star Abortion Law: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature

Women's Health Advocates Brace for "Perfect Storm" at Texas Legislature

Republican lawmakers racing to further restrict abortion access

"...lawmakers were already working on how to further restrict abortion access. The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened Dec...."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Strikes Down Texas Anti-Choice Law

Judges say law would have forced women into "painful, invasive, and experimental" procedures

"...by striking down a burdensome law that would have banned the safest and most common second-trimester abortion procedure...."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Fight

The ACLU heads into battle to protect your constitutional rights

"...Refugee Resettlement, pregnant from rape, seeks access to an abortion. There’s a ban on 20-week abortions, and she’s 15..."

July 31, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a burdensome Louisiana abortion law this morning, a major victory for reproductive rights..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pro-Choice Groups Strike Back at Malicious Abortion Foe

Leader of small-town ban effort slapped with defamation suit

".../daily/news/2020-06-11/pro-choice-groups-strike-back-at-malicious-abortion-foe/..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Pro-Choice Groups Strike Back at Malicious Abortion Foe

Leader of small-town ban effort slapped with defamation suit

"...Three abortion support organizations - The Lilith Fund, the Texas Equal..."

June 11, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...by an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott that banned “non-essential” health care procedures to conserve medical resources and..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Resumes in Texas After COVID-19 Ban

Local providers express anxiety state may halt services again

"...After a months-long legal back-and-forth that sent abortion providers and patients into confusion and panic, Texas has..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the legal battle over state officials’ draconian attempt to ban abortion amid the COVID-19 crisis. On Mon., April 20,..."

April 24, 2020 News Feature

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...twists and turns over state officials’ draconian decision to ban abortion amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 5th U.S. Circuit..."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Fifth Circuit Upholds Abortion Ban: On Tue., April 7, the Fifth Circuit Court..."

April 10, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...to prioritizing their attacks on restricting women’s access to abortion care, anti-choice officials in Texas act fast – even..."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks State From Banning Abortion During Pandemic

Texas providers can continue delivering essential care – for now.

"...Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas abortion providers can continue their work – for now...."

March 30, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban

Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues

"...Texas abortion providers struck back at state officials with a lawsuit..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

March 27, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

We Have an Issue: Greetings From the Very Near Future

Notes from a week in isolation

"...You know the fury when you see this crisis..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

"...Monday, March 23, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced abortion procedures would halt across the state amid the COVID-19..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...War on Abortion Rights: On Tue., Feb. 25, the ACLU of Texas..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature

ACLU Sues Texas Cities Over Local Abortion Bans

Suit argues small towns aim to suppress truth, free speech

"...wave of tiny East Texas towns passing ordinances to ban abortion and condemn pro-choice groups as crime syndicates, the..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...Sanders also promoted climate change action, a ban on the sale of assault weapons, and – skewering..."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...LGBTQ Rights: Utah has become the 19th state to ban conversion therapy – the discredited practice seeking to change..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature

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