abortions /tags/abortions abortions en-US WLRN Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:17:07 GMT Florida's stricter ban on abortions could put more pressure on clinics elsewhere /health/2024-04-04/florida-abortion-ban-nearest-clinics People from Florida will have to travel farther, with the nearest clinic to offer abortion later in pregnancy without a three-day wait in Virginia. And it's not only Florida residents who will be affected. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:17:07 GMT /health/2024-04-04/florida-abortion-ban-nearest-clinics Associated Press With abortion ballot question, a ‘path to relevance’ for Democrats in Florida? /government-politics/2024-04-03/with-abortion-ballot-question-a-path-to-relevance-for-democrats-in-florida Rulings allowing a strict abortion ban, along with a ballot question on expanding abortion access, may inject new life into Democratic campaigns in the state. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-03/with-abortion-ballot-question-a-path-to-relevance-for-democrats-in-florida Patricia Mazzei | The New York Times A Senate panel's approval of a 6-week abortion ban in Florida draws reaction from both sides /health/2023-03-21/a-senate-panels-approval-of-a-6-week-abortion-ban-in-florida-draws-reaction-from-both-sides The state Senate's GOP-controlled Committee on Health Policy approved the measure, while a companion House bill also cleared its first committee hearing. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:09:41 GMT /health/2023-03-21/a-senate-panels-approval-of-a-6-week-abortion-ban-in-florida-draws-reaction-from-both-sides Cathy Carter States take control of abortion debate with funding focus /health-care/2023-02-06/states-take-control-of-abortion-debate-with-funding-focus The U.S. abortion debate is shifting to funding as states take control of policymaking. Liberal cities and states are funding efforts to provide access to abortion, while Republican-led states are seeking new ways to financially support anti-abortion centers. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:31:35 GMT /health-care/2023-02-06/states-take-control-of-abortion-debate-with-funding-focus Associated Press Fewer abortions, more vasectomies: Why the procedure may be getting more popular /health/2022-12-20/fewer-abortions-more-vasectomies-why-the-procedure-may-be-getting-more-popular In response to growing abortion restrictions, many health care providers report a rising number of patients seeking vasectomy care. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT /health/2022-12-20/fewer-abortions-more-vasectomies-why-the-procedure-may-be-getting-more-popular Sarah McCammon Mental crises excluded from some state abortion exemptions /health/2022-11-19/mental-crises-excluded-from-some-state-abortion-exemptions Abortion bans in several states allow exemptions for life-threatening health emergencies, but they say mental health crises don't count. They include Florida. Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:07:00 GMT /health/2022-11-19/mental-crises-excluded-from-some-state-abortion-exemptions Associated Press Telemedicine abortions just got more complicated for health providers /health/2022-09-26/telemedicine-abortions-just-got-more-complicated-for-health-providers Prescribing medical abortions across state lines is now risky for doctors. "We're talking about something that's a protected right in one state and a felony in a sister state," says one legal scholar. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMT /health/2022-09-26/telemedicine-abortions-just-got-more-complicated-for-health-providers Farah Yousry The first abortion ban passed after Roe takes effect Thursday in Indiana /national-politics/2022-09-14/the-first-abortion-ban-passed-after-roe-takes-effect-thursday-in-indiana Thursday, nearly all abortions must cease in Indiana after state lawmakers passed a full ban in August. Since Dobbs, Indiana has been a destination for those in surrounding states seeking abortions. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:30:00 GMT /national-politics/2022-09-14/the-first-abortion-ban-passed-after-roe-takes-effect-thursday-in-indiana Sarah McCammon Tuesday brought more evidence abortion rights could help Democrats in November /news/national-politics/2022-08-24/tuesday-brought-more-evidence-abortion-rights-could-help-democrats-in-november Abortion rights once again appeared to be a key motivator for Democratic voters — plus three other takeaways from primaries in New York and Florida. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:59:00 GMT /news/national-politics/2022-08-24/tuesday-brought-more-evidence-abortion-rights-could-help-democrats-in-november Domenico Montanaro More people are opting to get sterilized — and some are being turned away /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-07-29/more-people-are-opting-to-get-sterilized-and-some-are-being-turned-away Doctors say more of their patients are seeking permanent sterilization procedures, but some patients are reporting that doctors are unwilling to operate on people of childbearing age. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:20:08 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-07-29/more-people-are-opting-to-get-sterilized-and-some-are-being-turned-away Aaron Bolton, Ellis Juhlin