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Oklahoma Senate Votes to Require Prescriptions for EC for Those 17 and Younger

SB 522 would force anyone under age 17 in the state to get a prescription for EC, regardless of whether they have a valid ID.

SB 522 would force anyone under age 17 in need of EC to get a prescription, regardless of whether they have a valid ID.

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Texas Republicans Don’t Act on Threats Against Repro Rights, and That’s Called Harmony?

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Texas Republicans have promised not to further decimate women’s health care in the state, and it’s being hailed as a compromise. I think it’s more like a hostage situation.

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Legal Wrap: Anti-Choice Groups Jump on Gosnell, Castro Tragedies

The right tries to drum up support for personhood and fetal rights via criminal prosecutions.

This week, the right tried to drum up support for personhood and fetal rights via criminal prosecutions.

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Legal Fight Over Contraception Benefit Hits Next Phase

A series of appellate court decisions in the coming months could determine how and when the Supreme Court reviews the birth control benefit in the Affordable Care Act.

A series of appellate court decisions in the coming months could determine how and when the Supreme Court reviews the birth control benefit in the Affordable Care Act.

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End of Missouri 2013 Legislative Session Leaves Women Even Worse Off (CORRECTED)

Less access to quality preventive care, more money heading to deceptive crisis pregnancy centers? The 2013 legislative session was another tough one for women.

With less access to quality preventive care, and more money heading to deceptive crisis pregnancy centers, the 2013 legislative session was another tough one for women.

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Yes, Abortion Is a Women’s Issue, and Yes, More Male Allies Are Welcome

In response to the recent discussion about a "bro-choice" movement, I'd like to offer a defense of continuing to talk about abortion as a women's issue, and pointers for how men can be supportive as allies within that frame.

In response to the recent discussion about a “bro-choice” movement, I’d like to offer a defense of continuing to talk about abortion as a women’s issue, and pointers for how men can be supportive as allies within that frame.

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In New Interview, Gabriel Gomez Again Does Not Clarify Views on Reproductive Rights

The Republican Massachusetts Senate candidate has a track record of being somewhat ambiguous about the extent of his anti-choice beliefs and his knowledge of reproductive rights.

The Republican Massachusetts Senate candidate has a track record of being somewhat ambiguous about the extent of his anti-choice beliefs.

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North Carolina Bill Will No Longer Let Employers Veto Contraception Coverage, Bans Abortion Coverage Instead

The good news is that an employer can't restrict your ability to prevent pregnancy. Unfortunately, if you need an abortion you'll be paying for that all by yourself.

The good news is that an employer can’t restrict an employee’s birth control coverage. But they can limit access to coverage for abortion.

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Physicians Group: ‘We Absolutely Support the Right to Choose’

The president of Physicians for Reproductive Health responds to Ann Furedi’s spiked essay on abortion and choice.

The president of Physicians for Reproductive Health responds to Ann Furedi’s spiked essay questioning the organization’s decision to drop “choice” from its name.

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North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Employer Veto on Birth Control Coverage

HB 370 would let all employers opt out of birth control coverage in an employee health plan, just because he or she finds birth control "immoral."

HB 370 would let employers opt out of birth control coverage for employees in company health insurance plans if the employer finds birth control “immoral.”

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