Supreme Court to Hear Case Determining Access to Abortion Drug

Mifepristone will remain available for now

"...could put an end to access to mifepristone, a medication used for most abortions in the U.S. A Texas..."

Dec. 13, 2023 News Post by Mae Lackey

How Exactly Does a Texan Get an Abortion These Days?

We answer your four pressing questions

"...Supreme Court ruling that overturned the nationwide right to abortion. In Texas, this has resulted in a total shutdown..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Amelia Nonemacher

Sometimes Drugs Are the Right Thing to Do

Prohibition, TX

"...will not get good answers, because Texas standards regarding self-­medication don't have a sensical through line. Here, the psychoactive..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Conservative 5th Circuit Court Ruling to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

But it'll still be on the market

"...to mifepristone, one of two pills involved in a medication abortion, but not pull it from the market outright...."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Cherry

Quirky, wry, and touching abortion dramedy puts character ahead of politics

"...life that it's currently impossible for a film about abortion to not be political. But it is more than..."

April 28, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Amarillo Judge’s Ruling Could Lead to Nationwide Ban on Abortion Pills

Supreme Court may be the next step

"...that the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion-inducing drug mifepristone was unlawful. More than half of abortions..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Need an Abortion? We’ve Got Good News ...

Abortion funds are back in operation

"...a (relatively) good month for Texans trying to access abortion care. First, on March 23, Whole Woman's Health announced..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Opinion: Greg Abbott, Slayer of Tampon Tax! Hero to Women Everywhere!

Oh, now he cares about women's health in Texas?

"...health and/or the health of the fetus, need miscarriage medication, need to surgically remove a dead fetus from my..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Column by Rosalie Berg

"Can I Get an Abortion in Austin?" and More Reproductive FAQs

A guide to your dwindling rights

"...Can I get an abortion in Austin?..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Another Legal Battle Lost in the Fight for Abortion Rights

While ACLU fights for a few more weeks of abortion services, providers look to haven states

"...have bought Texans a few more weeks of legal abortion care – at least in pregnancies up to six..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Abortion Resources in Texas and Beyond

Services, financial assistance, contraception, counseling, and more

"...resource guide, it is still legal to seek an abortion in Texas, but those who provide abortions or assist..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Five Things You Need to Know About Abortion in Texas

Answering your most pressing questions

"...When it comes to abortion access in Texas, the future is uncertain and so..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Texas Abortion Advocates on What Happens Next

Texans once again have an unfortunate head start in having their rights stripped away

"...in full, and free the various states to ban abortion care. The collapse of the Roe framework for reproductive..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Abortion Resources for Texans and Beyond

From counseling to contraception to legal services, here are your options

"...resource guide, it is still legal to seek an abortion in Texas, but those who provide abortions or assist..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

Making Sense of the First Days of a Post-Roe Era

Whether this week was a shock or felt like a long time coming, we look at an uncertain horizon

"...v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that access to abortion care is protected by the U.S. Constitution. The following..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Final Senate Bill 8 Challenge

Paving the road to the end

"...The most promising lawsuit against Texas' ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, enacted in the last..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Abortions in Texas Fell By Half After Ban, Study Finds

Displaced patients strain capacity in neighboring states

"...The number of abortions performed in Texas fell by half – the largest..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...attempt by Texas lawmakers to put her and other abortion care providers out of business. Hagstrom Miller and fellow..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Safer Legal Abortion? Not in This State!

The Texas Legislature's special session aims to trample even further on Texans' constitutional right to legal health care

"...87th Texas Legislature passed the most extreme restrictions on abortion care in the country during its regular session, but..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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?

"...Senate Bills 8 and 9, two of the seven anti-abortion bills that sailed through the Senate State Affairs Committee..."

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

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

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

"...and equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic – singled out abortion care among those prohibited procedures on March 23. Clinic..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas, Abortion, and COVID-19: The Chaos Timeline

Charting 30 days of legal back-and-forth

"...an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott, singles out abortion care as a "non-essential" medical procedure that should be..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

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

April 24, 2020 News Feature

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

".../daily/news/2020-04-14/5th-circuit-restores-medication-abortion-for-now/..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

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

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

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

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...leaders to ensure patient treatment supplies like respirators, IV medication pumps, updated ventilators, and portable ultrasound units are well..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

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