Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court to Take Up HB 2

Providers want ASC and admit privileges rules gone

"...nothing compared to the obstacles that Texas women seeking reproductive health services will face if the Supreme Court of..."

Sept. 3, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

In Response to Anti-Choice Claims, Rep. Dawnna Dukes Makes Abortion Public

Dukes counters abortion "mistruth" with personal admission

"...comprehensive sex ed and the “guarantee that sexual and reproductive rights as human rights are fully recognized and fulfilled.”..."

Sept. 22, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supremes Sustain HB 2, 5-4

Abortion providers wait while SCOTUS contemplate a stay

"...The decision was decried by advocates for reproductive rights, who argue that the provision may cause clinics..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court Upholds Ultrasound Law

Appeals court says state's new anti-abortion law is reasonable

"...reasonable extension of informed consent laws. The Center for Reproductive Rights, which has challenged the constitutionality of the law..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Fight We Cannot Give Up

"...and see what the politicians are doing to our reproductive rights. Older women need to remember how it was...."

Feb. 14, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

"...In the same anti-DOMA spirit, the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas is launching a new voter-ID drive..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Brackenridge Plan Aborted

The latest solution to the Brackenridge reproductive services crisis collapses.

"...last Thursday's council meeting, the city's plans to continue reproductive services for low-income patients at Brackenridge Hospital remained hazy...."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Embarrassing Precedent

"...facts are obviously dire for Texans everywhere to deny reproductive rights to its citizens. Perhaps scientific literacy is in..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Postmarks

Fifth Circuit Upholds Anti-Abortion Law

Only eight clinics expected to survive ruling

"...that they are not willing to enforce women’s constitutional rights,” said Stephanie Toti, plaintiff attorney with the Center for..."

June 9, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

With Rosie's Law, Austin Legislators Aim to Restore Abortion Coverage

Sheryl Cole, Sarah Eckhardt introduce bicameral legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for abortion care

"...Gutt­mach­er Institute; three out of five Texas women of reproductive age are thus uncovered even though they have insurance,..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...hit on his key campaign trail points, ranging from reproductive rights to education (including the universal pre-K he made..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fetal Burial Law Considered in Court

Five-day trial challenges state's latest anti-choice law

"...faith-based hospital, Seton has a history of limiting women's reproductive health access.)..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: It Ain’t Just About Trump

This week's marches begin a long and difficult resistance

"...to Workers Defense Action Fund), in defense of civil rights, immigrants' rights, reproductive rights, the environment, jobs, and justice...."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Texas May Be Forced to Pay Nearly $5 Million to Pro-Choice Attorneys

Local firm requests more than $111,000 for HB 2 legal services

"...Late Friday, Oct. 7, the nonprofit Center for Reproductive Rights, along with local attorneys Jan Soifer and Patrick..."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Texas Abortion Law Case

Justices have until June to make a final ruling

"...am hopeful that the Supreme Court will uphold the rights that have been in place for four decades and..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Suffer the Children

Anti-abortion Lege targets vulnerable minors in judicial bypass bill

"...health care system for women through sustained attacks on reproductive rights, anti-choice Republicans have found a new, especially vulnerable..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

HB 2 Final Arguments

Judge Yeakel expected to rule before Sept. 1

"...Stefanie Toti, representing the Center for Reproductive Rights, said the requirements imposed by the Ambulatory Surgical..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...announcement, she steered clear of any mention of the reproductive rights debate, instead concentrating greatly on the 2011 education..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court

Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional

"...group of Texas doctors represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights, had time to respond...."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supremes Chip Another Brick out of 'Roe' Wall

Court allows ban on 'partial birth' procedure

"...on the road to challenging the fundamental right to reproductive choice as determined by the Supremes in the landmark..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

It Happened to Jane

JANE: An Abortion Service

"...as a benefit for the nonprofit Texas Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (TARAL) Education Fund, which works to..."

April 24, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

ACLU Sues Texas Cities Over Local Abortion Bans

Suit argues small towns aim to suppress truth, free speech

"...names seven cities as defendants for violating pro-choice advocates’ rights to free expression and association under the First Amendment...."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: On the Road to Sine Die

Almost adjourned, the Legislature's toll is still incomplete

"...of Texans. Not content to inflict theocratic blows against reproductive rights – joining the relentless national Republican campaign to..."

May 24, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Where Do the Queers Go from Here?

Texas LGBTQ civil rights activists face a wild ride forward

"...Women’s rights advocates won a startling victory in the Texas State..."

June 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Ultrasound Suit Loses Ground

Sparks says his hands are tied after 5th Circuit finds ultrasound law constitutional

"...has denied an appeal from the Center for Repro­ductive Rights, which asked that it reconsider a January decision overturning..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Women Watch Brackenridge

"...are joining forces to ensure that Austinites can obtain reproductive services...."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Jennie Kennedy

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...Texas is "behind" in this race to trample on reproductive rights. None have taken effect due to court challenges...."

April 2, 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

"..."The Act confers no medical benefit for women patients..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Soifer Helps Lead Abortion Fight

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Soifer is no stranger to social justice cases

"...along with counterparts at the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights, now take their fight up to the U.S...."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week

Abortion be gone

"...at cell splitting is an obvious attack on the reproductive rights of all women, and it seeks to create..."

March 25, 2011 News Column by Jordan Smith

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