This is the inside story of how the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion — shooting down compromise and testing the boundaries of how the law is decided.
Tag: Birth Control and Family Planning
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Alarmed by Off-Year Losses, Mainstream Republicans Balk at Abortion Curbs
Worried about alienating critical blocs of voters, House Republicans from competitive districts are digging in against using spending bills for abortion and contraception restrictions.
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Republican Women, Fearing Backlash on Abortion, Pivot to Birth Control
A group of politically vulnerable G.O.P. women has backed legislation that purports to expand birth control access but would have little effect. Critics say the bill is meant to distract from their anti-abortion stances.
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Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills Are Coming. What Next?
One brand of oral contraceptive will soon be available on pharmacy shelves. What else could follow?