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

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

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...on the U.S. Supreme Court, where the most pivotal abortion rights case in more than two decades will be..."

March 1, 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

"...would take up their case against the state's harsh abortion restrictions. “Today, my heart is filled with hope," said..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...session. The bill, by Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, requires abortion providers to bury or cremate women’s fetal and embryonic..."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...providers to bury or cremate fetal tissue following an abortion and bar the safest type of second trimester abortion...."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...do so – mothers. Some 61% of women undergoing abortion in the U.S. already have at least one child,..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...Wasting no time, Texas legislators filed three abortion-restrictive bills and the first anti-LGBTQ piece of legislation this..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supremes Chip Another Brick out of 'Roe' Wall

Court allows ban on 'partial birth' procedure

"...on April 18 upheld a federal ban on so-called "partial-birth abortion," even in cases where the health of the..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gagging the Right

Republicans muzzled the Religious Right during the GOP convention

"...polarizing issues that turned off the American public? Consider abortion. Luntz complains that public discussion of the issue is..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

The Fruit of the Pro-Lifers' Labors

What Texas women now need to know before an abortion

"...the fruits of his labor can be seen on abortion-provider pamphlet racks statewide. After four months of preparation, the..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Senate Speeds Through Anti-Choice Bills

Women's health sees rare victory here in Austin

"...past week, the Texas Senate passed a trio of abortion-restrictive pieces of legislation with little debate. The upper chamber..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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"...News]. There was no balance. Your coverage of the "anti-abortion" side was paltry and highly patronizing...."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...and clear agendas – budget slashing, gerrymandering, voter suppression, abortion bans – that defined where conflicts would arise. This..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The final frenzy before last day of session

"...providers to bury or cremate fetal tissue following an abortion and bar the safest type of second-trimester abortion. Senate..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Toxic Masculinity Drops the Hammer

Standing up to anti-choice rhetoric during a three-bill frenzy at the Capitol

"...Health & Human Services hearing on a trio of abortion restrictions, in which Maggie Hennessy, a master's student at..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Say What?

Debunking team Anti-Choice’s favorite terms

"...promoting reproductive health bills. The often gruesome descriptions of abortion sound more akin to horror scripts than what any..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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My Vote, My Message

"...759 Partial Birth Abortion For..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Column

Women's Fundamental Right In Danger

"...Dear Editor, Anybody who isn't already afraid of losing abortion rights should reconsider recent events as a wake-up call...."

April 27, 2007 Postmarks

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Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Jim Daly invites you to see the softer..."

Oct. 17, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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"...the Supreme Court hearing arguments regarding the ban on "partial-birth" abortion, we incorrectly implied that Solicitor General Paul Clement..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column

Support Planned Parenthood!

"...the infamous photo of Bush signing the partial birth abortion blocker. All men, no women! Women must stand up..."

Dec. 4, 2003 Postmarks

Letters at 3AM

The Bush-Ashcroft Justice Department is invading our privates

"...clinics to turn over medical records on thousands of abortions. More than 2,700 files have been demanded in the..."

March 19, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

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The Planned Parenthood boycott is about moral bullying, not a commitment to preserving life.

"...who works on the project. If one is against abortion on humane grounds, it seems hard to justify brutal,..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Texas' Own 'Roe v. Wade'

The Texas Supreme Court will decide whether medically necessary abortions for the poor will be state-funded.

"...Women of Texas, widely considered the state's most significant abortion-related case in the post-Roe v. Wade era. The Court's..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Roberts Court Begins Its First Term

Abortion, assisted suicide, and free speech vs. campaign reform on the docket

"...jurisprudence on a wide variety of hot-button issues, including abortion, campaign finance, gay rights, and religious freedom...."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Senators Go for Bush's Man

Roberts nomination sails along

"...landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which effectively legalized abortion. The court is set to consider two repro rights-related..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Anti-abortion activist Chris Danze sent out an e-mail alert Monday..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Bush and NARAL, GetHeard.org voters Web site, Kay Bailey Hutchison on abortion, Carole Keeton Rylander speaks to Austin Rotary and attacks AISD, Mike Levy for Mayor, Austin Police endorse Ronnie Earle

"...polls. But he's No. 1 with NARAL. The National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Association picked Bush for the top..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...oxymoronic insistence that women cannot comprehend the consequences of abortion without state-mandated education – but are nonetheless perfectly suited..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Women's Coalition Wins Fed Health Funding

Group says it can serve a greater number of women with the available funds

"...small percentage of the nonprofit's business is in providing abortion care – care provided with private funds – it should..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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