After Two-Day Pause, Abortion Ban Reinstated

Following last week's pause, Texas Senate Bill 8 is back

"...48-hour pause last week, the Texas Senate Bill 8 abortion ban is back in effect, after the largely conservative..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Activists Nod to The Handmaid's Tale to Protest Anti-Abortion Bills

Pro-choice protest at Capitol channels dystopian fiction

"...as part of a rally against the slew of anti-abortion measures proposed this session, including package bill SB 8,..."

May 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Blocks Texas Abortion Law HB 2

Texas women claim rare victory

"...the U.S. Supreme Court halted key provisions of Texas abortion law, House Bill 2, from taking effect, pending ongoing..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Probe-Before-Abortion Bill Moves Forward

Republicans and their probes: Coming to a vagina near you

"...House late March 3 voted 107-42 to pass the ultrasound-before-abortion bill authored by Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville. The bill,..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supremes Weigh In on 'Partial-Birth' Abortion

Supremes recently heard oral arguments in two cases that ask whether federal law banning so-called partial-birth abortion should be allowed to stand – even though it lacks any exception to protect life of the mother

"...ask whether the 2003 federal law banning so-called "partial-birth" abortion should be allowed to stand, even though it lacks..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Other Side of the Abortion Issue

"...and the tragedy of life cut so short by abortion. The more people educated by pertinent information such as..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Postmarks

VR Documentary Invites You to an Intimate Conversation on Abortion

Making the choice

"...who chose, facing life-threatening complications, to have a late-term abortion – a choice which is the subject of empathetic..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Lina Fisher

Six-Week Abortion Ban Leads List of Bad New Texas Laws

Parade of horribles comes courtesy of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...As we reported last week, abortion providers and supporters are preparing to weather the hurricane-force..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Abortion Clinic Displaced by Crisis Pregnancy Center

Whole Woman's Health will now be the new home to Austin LifeCare

"...Chronicle reported last week, the site of longtime local abortion provider Whole Woman's Health will now be the new..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Rules Jane Doe Abortion Case “Moot”

Undocumented minor had procedure done in October

"...Monday ruled the suit over an undocumented minor seeking abortion access is "moot," as she already had the procedure..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Suit Filed Against Latest Abortion Ban

This year's target: Senate Bill 8

"...to chip away at reproductive rights this special session, abortion providers have made good on their promise to fight..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks: Fetal Burial Rule “Pretext” for Restricting Abortion

Federal judge says rule would allow "arbitrary and potentially discriminatory enforcement"

"...to bury or cremate their fetal tissue after an abortion or miscarriage. In a 24-page order issued Friday, Jan...."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Health Advocates Deliver Thousands of Comments to Oppose Texas' Pre-Abortion Booklet Revisions

Austin Rep. Donna Howard calls state-sponsored booklet "propaganda"

"...child at a young age, Skinner decided to undergo abortion. Before the procedure, her health provider was forced to..."

July 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

House Approves Abortion Restrictions for Minors

House gives first OK to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...evening that would impose heavy obstacles for minors seeking abortion without parental consent...."

May 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Mad Men: Senate Votes to Impose New Abortion Limits

Senate GOP votes to impose new abortion limits

"...opponents say are designed solely to restrict access to abortion and to drive backward in time women's reproductive rights...."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...March 25, against a bill that would further stigmatize abortion, boycotting a committee hearing and delaying the bill's vote...."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Abortion Gag Rule Could Jeopardize Local Care

More than 6,000 Austinites rely on Title X funds

"...A federal rule driven by anti-abortion politics could place more than 6,000 Austin residents in..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Cyber Attacks Stymie Abortion Fundraiser

Bowl-a-Thon hack affects Lilith Fund

"...series of cyber attacks against the National Network of Abortion Funds last week. Hackers apparently gained access to a..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Assistance With Abortion Services

"...National Network of Abortion Funds www.fundabortionnow.org/get-help Referrals for direct funding sources..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature

Campaign, Legislators Back Bill to Repeal Anti-Abortion Law

"Trust. Respect. Access" campaign hosts lobby day at Capitol

"...up the fight for reproductive justice by talking about abortion with “openness and honesty” in order to “chip away”..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: MLK, Eric Holder, and Abortion

A.G. announces end to "asset forfeiture"; NARAL gives Texas an "F"

"...a failing grade. The state’s anti-choice Legislature and numerous abortion restrictions, including Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws,..."

Jan. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

SXSW Interactive: Lessons From the Texas Abortion Battles

Social media played key role in contentious abortion debate

"...by Texas lawmakers of House Bill 2, the omnibus abortion regulations bill that has, so far, led to the..."

March 11, 2014 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

New Law Forces End of Central Health's Abortion Services

Board says it can't risk jeopardizing its overall health care mission

"...board voted Aug. 11 to end its funding for abortion services to low-income Travis County women. The move is..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Alternatives' to Abortion Gets More Funding

"...to be earmarked for the supposedly "useful" Alternatives to Abortion program. The program was designed by Sen. Tommy Williams,..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Abortion: Louisiana's Punching Bag

Governor Blanco says would sign ban on abortion that is moving through hurricane-battered state’s senate

"...up far weightier matters, like criminalizing safe and legal abortion services. Yes, that's right: During an interview last week..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Young Man's Guide to Abortion Rights in The Fight for Midnight

Former Chronicle writer Dan Solomon switches from journalist to novelist for his YA debut

"...Texas liberals and progressives played defense against Republicans banning abortion at 20 weeks (a length that in today's state..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

The Women Nearly Killed by Texas’ Abortion Ban

Fighting for our lives

"...only then were doctors able to perform a lifesaving abortion. Here, Zurawski speaks at the Capitol March 7 about..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

We Have an Issue: Buy a Shirt, Support Abortion Care

The Chronicle partners with artist Billie Buck to support Whole Woman's Health

"...in an effort to support Whole Woman's Health, the abortion clinic and virtual abortion care provider...."

Sept. 16, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Senate Passes Severe Fetal Disability Abortion Ban

Women would be forced to give birth to non-viable fetuses

"...do away with an exception in the state’s 20-week abortion ban that currently allows pregnant women facing severe fetal..."

May 13, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bill Would Ban Fetal Disability Abortion

ACLU questions constitutionality of draconian HB 2434

"...in infant death shortly after birth, to obtain an abortion after 20 weeks. HB 2434 by Rep. Matt Schaefer,..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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