We Have an Issue: How’s Your Blood Pressure?

Platitudes don't help. Now is 100% the time to get political.

"...in our state: a dizzying 30 days in which conservative leaders used COVID-19 as cover and effectively banned abortion..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Trump Administration Validates Texas' Anti-Choice Policies

State rewarded for booting Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program

"...decided they’d rather see 50,000 low-income women scramble for health care than keep Planned Parenthood in a Medicaid program..."

Jan. 22, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Crisis Pregnancy Center Pushed Out Abortion Provider Whole Woman’s Health

Anti-abortion CPC to replace reproductive health clinic

"...The site of longtime local abortion provider Whole Woman’s Health will now be..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Support Texas Women’s Rights With Tacos and Beer

Eat tacos, drink beers, donate to an abortion fund

"...The nomination of a certain Supreme Court justice (who shall remain..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin's Day of Resistance

Where to commemorate the first anniversary of the Women’s March

"...The anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration is Saturday, but instead of sobbing over..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

No Pun Intended

"...Dear Editor, I get the impression that one of Mary Tuma's goals as a journalist..."

Oct. 26, 2017 Postmarks

What Happens When Texas Blocks Planned Parenthood? Abortions Rise.

Study: Lege's family planning cuts led to an increase in abortion

"...With the goal of eliminating abortion, Texas Republicans have stripped Planned Parenthood of funding and..."

July 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Luv Doc: Haircut!

Wear what the fuck you want

"...have been living with my boyfriend for about eight months. In that time, I have gained a little weight..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Obama Administration Extends Short-Term Medicaid Funds in Texas

Feds, state reach deal on 15-month extension to assist hospitals

"...The Obama administration has agreed to extend a short-term hospital Medicaid program..."

May 2, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Study: Less Contraception, More Medicaid Births After Planned Parenthood Ban

Where contraception access is strained, Medicaid births rise

"...when you boot Planned Parenthood out of a preventative health program? Less access to contraception and more taxpayer funded..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

SXSW Film Review: 'Vessel'

Diana Whitten takes viewers inside the fight for reproductive rights

"...So much so that in 1999 she founded Women on Waves, an organization dedicated to empowering women and to..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Family Planning (Still) Costs More, Serves Fewer Women

State serves 77% fewer women in 2013

"...In fiscal year 2013 – for the second year in a row – the number of women..."

Nov. 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

No Room at the Health Care Inn

State policies endangering women's lives in the Valley

"...to the state's family planning budget, nine of 32 health clinics providing services to low-income, uninsured women in the..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Begins in Federal Court

Contested provisions set to take effect Oct. 29

"...UPDATE: According to research from the Texas Policy Evaluation Project, if provisions of the sweeping and controversial abortion..."

Oct. 21, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Announces Imminent Closure of East Texas Abortion Clinic

Cites onerous restrictions of HB 2

"...would close three clinics in eastern Texas, including its abortion facility in Bryan, which PPGC President Melaney Linton said..."

July 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...UPDATE: As expected, the Texas Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill 2,..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: July 3

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Perry plans an intimate evening, John Cornyn makes no impression, and Kirk Watson shows off his moves. Freedom is..."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...More than 5,000 supporters of reproductive rights gathered in front of the Capitol today for a rousing rally in..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Lectures Davis

Says experience should tell her his way is the right way

"...Speaking in Dallas this morning, Gov. Rick Perry not only dismissed the support of thousands who descended on the..."

June 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

History as Moving Target

As the SB 5 story shifted, so too did our cover image

"...If you’ve been following the Chronicle’s continuing coverage of the SB 5 battle – and..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Kimberley Jones

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...for the Texas Senate to determine whether 12:02am occurs on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning – but they ultimately..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...For a look at what happened on the Senate floor after midnight, see “YEA OR NAY?”..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

"...After a House committee on Friday quietly approved three bills that would further demolish..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Women's Coalition Wins Fed Family Planning Funding

Title X funds stripped from state health department

"...UPDATE: In an emailed statement, Texas Department of State Health Services spokeswoman Carrie Williams says that the agency just..."

March 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Farrar: Repeal 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion

Ultrasound law has not stopped women from seeking procedure

"...Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, announced Wednesday that she will file legislation to remove..."

March 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Time to Get Ill

Five songs to fire up Lone Star legislators

"...The 83rd Texas legislative session convened Jan. 8 for its biennial spectacle. Squabbling over..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

The AggreGAYtor: January 9

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Bradley Manning catches a break, Christopher Ciccone gives some unsolicited advice, and Harry Styles connects the..."

Jan. 9, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Texas Women's Health Care: Costs More, Does Less

With Planned Parenthood out, state serves fewer for more

"...those patients actually increased, according to Department of State Health Services records...."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Still in the Women's Health Program...For Now

Travis County judge issues temporary injunction

"...Travis County District Judge Stephen Yelenosky Thursday afternoon granted a temporary injunction barring the state from enforcing..."

Nov. 8, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Budget Cuts and a Ban on Planned Parenthood Leads to Decline in Services for Texas Women

Numbers show decline in clients served

"...Data from the Department of State Health Services shows that from December 2011 through May 2012,..."

Oct. 17, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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