"Repro Power" Takes Proactive Path in Reproductive Justice Fight

Groups to lobby City Council, Commissioners Court

"...It’s almost become the norm in Texas that when reproductive justice groups gather in the public sphere it’s typically..."

Sept. 28, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Paid Sick Leave: A Reproductive Justice Issue

It's not just about workers' rights

"...the public that the issue is also relevant to reproductive justice...."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Report: Austin Leads State in Reproductive Freedom

But best-in-Texas ranking highlights what still needs to be done

"...of any other Texas city for its commitment to reproductive health access is hitting a bittersweet chord with local..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...Reproductive health advocates, progressive groups, and state legislators are gearing..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Reproductive Health Advocates Lay Out Legislative Agenda

“Trust. Respect. Access.” campaign combines progressive forces

"...Empowered by a few more progressive seats this session, reproductive rights and justice advocates at the Capitol on Wednesday..."

March 6, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Music, Spirituality, and Social Justice Meet at New Story Festival

Three-day mash-up offers holistic approach to change

"...mash-up of music, spirituality, art, and environmental and social justice activism that begins this Friday, March 29, on the..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Robyn Ross

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to ask the courts to block the..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Protecting Austinites’ Reproductive Rights

A package of city measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...by CM Vanessa Fuentes to protect people who've received "reproductive health action" from discrimination in housing, employment, or access..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Protecting Austinites' Reproductive Rights

Package of measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...by CM Vanessa Fuentes to protect people who've received "reproductive health actions" from discrimination in housing, employment, or access..."

July 22, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Simpler Justice

The Justice for All anti-abortion display will return to UT-Austin this semester but on a smaller scale.

"...month, apparently on a smaller scale than last year. Justice for All, the student anti-abortion group that erected a..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Lone Justice

To Protect Resources, Judge Bunton Defies Politicians

"...local, state and federal officials have wailed about the injustices of Big Government and the Endangered Species Act, Bunton,..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Pro-Choice Protest Planned for HB 2 Lawsuit

The orange army will peacefully protest outside the HB 2 trial

"...While the second lawsuit filed by reproductive rights advocates and abortion providers against Texas’ anti-abortion law..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

"...give low-income and uninsured women better access to basic, reproductive health care – including cancer screenings, testing for sexually..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

"...give low-income and uninsured women better access to basic, reproductive health care – including cancer screenings, testing for sexually..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin's Day of Resistance

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

"...and, locally, to demand safe and reliable access to reproductive health care...."

Jan. 19, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...anniversary of Roe v. Wade brings the topic of reproductive rights back to the Capitol (not that it ever..."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Honoring Dr. George Tiller

Women's health providers and advocates plan a vigil for Tiller

"...Capitol Region, TAPPA, Texas Chapter of Law Students for Reproductive Justice, Whole Woman’s Health, Women’s Health and Family Planning..."

June 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Not to 'Stop Patriarchy'

New York group has a curious way of "helping"

"...But local reproductive rights leaders quickly distanced themselves from the out-of-state organization,..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortions in the Name of God

Dr. Willie Parker joins faith leaders to launch statewide campaign

"...of a second religious awakening and a realization that reproductive justice would be his own civil rights struggle, Parker..."

March 7, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance

"...and cost burdens of accessing the full range of reproductive health care services, including abortion, fall disproportionately on our..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...Wednesday, March 2, anyone interested in the future of reproductive health will be intently focused on the U.S. Supreme..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...by the Voting Rights Act. It was progress toward justice that had been delayed for a century, enabling the..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...local advocates and activists from Workers Defense Project, Austin Justice Coa­lition, Planned Parenthood, and elsewhere. The women who own..."

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

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...church-state separation. Bound to religious directives that forbid basic reproductive health procedures – even beyond abortion care – Seton's..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...In a historic victory for reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down two..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Notes on Kamp: What Choice?

Abortion access is just one component of reproductive justice

"...to obtain. However, no matter how the court rules, reproductive justice will remain elusive for many...."

March 4, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Council Holds Off on Boycotting Alabama for Restrictive Abortion Laws

Abortion protest could do more harm than good, say advocates

"...But some in the social and reproductive justice world have pushed back at the notion, arguing..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Campaign, Legislators Back Bill to Repeal Anti-Abortion Law

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

"...lobby day came as part of a coalition of reproductive health and pro-choice organizations’ new multiyear campaign – “Trust...."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup

Your Monday morning news update

"...The event, organized by Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, featured reproductive rights leaders and allies from the Lilith Fund, NARAL..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Abortion Law Heads to Court

Suit challenges constitutionality of HB 2

"...declined any comment on the filing. Still, foes of reproductive rights in Texas, including the politically powerful Texas Right..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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