Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights

Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts

"...of years of decimated family planning access – had only a few days to gauge the damage inflicted by..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Real War on Women?

Live Action says 'gendercide' is growing in U.S.

"...To Lila Rose, the founder and president of the anti-abortion group Live Action, the real war on women is..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The War on Women’s Rights Wages On

The Senate continues its attacks on abortion

"...The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously voted on Feb. 27 to send..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Stop the War on Women

Take action for women's right this weekend

"...Lawmakers have mandated invasive ultrasound for all women seeking abortion. In an effort to squeeze Planned Parenthood out of..."

April 26, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Abortion Rights Lawsuit Filed Against State of Texas

"...On Friday, Sept. 27, reproductive rights advocates filed a federal..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Trapped and the War on Women's Health Care

Doc highlights impact of anti-choice laws in the South

"...The abortion clinic, one of the few remaining in the state..."

March 11, 2016 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

New Assaults in War on Women's Health Care

New rule places stranglehold on Planned Parenthood

"...On Thursday, June 9, members of the state Health and..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Lege's War on Women

June 23, 2013. 22 photos.

"...Women's rights advocates, wearing orange (the only color available locally for..."

June 24, 2013 Photo Gallery

With Rosie's Law, Austin Legislators Aim to Restore Abortion Coverage

Sheryl Cole, Sarah Eckhardt introduce bicameral legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for abortion care

"...v. Wade, two Austin lawmakers are calling for expanded abortion care assistance for Texans. On Jan. 26, state Rep...."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Texas Hammer: Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights

It's a war on women's health

"...When it comes to defunding Planned Parenthood and attacking abortion rights, Texas pretty much wrote the playbook. In the..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

On the Record: Bittersweet Charges

In the end, the facts about the Planned Parenthood case don't really matter to the Texas GOP

"...It's a win for justice when false accusations are absolved, but it's even sweeter when those throwing..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News by Mary Tuma

Texas Abortion Advocates on What Happens Next

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

"...is prepared to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision in full, and free the various states to ban..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights

The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws

"...men (and it is mostly men) attempting to impose on the general public (in this instance, mostly women) their..."

June 21, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Abortion Care Providers “Heartened” After SB 8 Hearing at SCOTUS

Oral arguments focus on law’s vigilante enforcement

"...This morning (Monday, Nov. 1), the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments..."

Nov. 1, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Gag Rule

Trump's war on women's health continues

"...Getting us closer to Gilead, the Trump administration last Friday made good on their promise to defund..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Campaign, Legislators Back Bill to Repeal Anti-Abortion Law

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

"...College students from around Texas swarmed the Capitol on Thursday to convince legislators to support,..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...a friendly crowd at the Source for Women, a Houston anti-abortion "pregnancy resource" center, Gov. Rick Perry announced his..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Celebrate Reproductive Rights While You Can

A Planned Parenthood benefit party and props for Jordan Smith

"...With Chron writer Jordan Smith winning a reporting award from Planned..."

July 8, 2011 News Post by Cindy Widner

Abortion Resources in Texas and Beyond

Services, financial assistance, contraception, counseling, and more

"...At the time of publication, abortion is still legal in Texas prior to the..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

Abortion Resources for Texans and Beyond

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

"...At the time of publication, abortion is still legal in Texas prior to the..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

DSHS Rules: The Right Not to Have an Abortion

Agency upholds ambulatory surgical center standard

"...On Dec. 27, the Texas Department of State Health Services..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Health Dept. Holds Second Hearing on Fetal Burial Rule

At this point, it’s hard to imagine State Health Services turning back

"...Through tears, Austin resident Ashley Blinkhorn said she had undergone two miscarriages by age 25. If a proposed rule..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fighting the Sex War

Christina Page, author of How the Pro-Choice Movement Saved America: Freedom, Politics and the War on Sex, visits Austin

"...pro-life movement – behind such, ahem, winning policies as abstinence-only education, mandatory waiting periods for women seeking abortion, and..."

June 16, 2006 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

"...brass ovaries, four Democratic legislators took a stand this Monday, March 25, against a bill that would further stigmatize..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Planned Parenthood in the WHP: On Again, Off Again

Judge thinks it's unlikely Texas will be able to justify the rule banning PP from the Women's Health Program

"...Parenthood clinics – and thousands of clients who rely on their services – were waiting to find out whether..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Audrey Diwan Recounts a History of Abortion in Happening

The French director explains why these stories are important

"...With the threat of the reproductive rights being gutted in America on every front page, the..."

May 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Chills on Pot Decriminalization

Texas Gov comes out in support of less punitive drug policy

"...During a panel discussion last week at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland,..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...The two of us asked each other this question back in the summer of 2019, when Nate Paul's..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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