Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions in WisconsinThe resumption of services on Monday is the first time abortions have been available in the state since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker announces initiatives to expand abortion accessThe governor's spending plan includes $10 million for a reproductive health hotline and $5 million in grants for abortion providers.
Judge: Idaho doctors can give out-of-state abortion referralsThe judge ruled the state's decision to prosecute providers who gave out-of-state abortion referrals was a violation of their freedom of speech.
The world is closer to gender parity, but not the USThe annual Global Gender Gap Report says the U.S. dropped 16 spots in the world rankings for gender parity, from No. 27 to No. 43.
Breastfeeding mothers now have more protections at workThe PUMP Act, which was signed into law in December, gives breastfeeding mothers protections while pumping at work.
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley gives abortion policy speechAmong the growing Republican presidential field, most candidates have pledged to limit abortion access.
Sanctuary states pushing back in abortion fightAs many states around the country move to restrict access to abortion services, others like Colorado are pushing back.
Doctors and patients wade through medication abortion 'chaos'Doctors and patients are in limbo when it comes to medicated abortions, with doctors not knowing what to tell people coming in for appointments.
Mississippi joins states expanding Medicaid under 'pro-life agenda'Mississippi extended postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months, the latest red state to do so after long resisting expansion.
Biden admin seeks to strengthen abortion protections under HIPAAThe rule seeks to safeguard women's access to abortion drugs.
Advocates continue the push to end period povertyResearch shows two in five women struggle to buy period products, and this can lead to substituting products, stretching product use, or being absent.
Kansas could soon approve 'born alive' abortion billThe bill being voted on says when an abortion procedure inadvertently results in a live birth, medical personnel must take steps to preserve life.
Wyoming governor signs measure prohibiting abortion pillsThe pills are already banned in 13 states with blanket bans on all forms of abortion, and 15 states already have limited access to abortion pills.
Maternal death rates increasing, new statistics showNew statistics show that maternal mortality rates have increased every year from 2018 to 2021.
Abortion pill case in Texas draws protestersMore than two decades ago the Food and Drug Administration approved mifepristone for abortion. A new lawsuit claims it harms women.
Renewed effort to add Equal Rights Amendment to U.S. ConstitutionMembers of Congress are proposing a new bipartisan effort to progress the Equal Rights Amendment, which was first introduced in 1923.
ERA Coalition CEO talks about what Equal Pay Day meansERA Coalition President Zakiya Thomas discusses structural, historical and systemic issues at play when it comes to equal pay between men and women.
Nonprofits are on a mission to help more women run for officeWith women's rights as the focus of many political conversations, nonprofits are offering resources to help get more women a seat at the table.
Meaningful ways you can celebrate Women's History MonthYou can honor women's achievements in big or small ways — this month and throughout the year.
Infant formula industry accused of preying on the need to feed babiesA new report accuses the baby formula industry of preying on parents' fears by using underhanded marketing strategies.
CDC report: Sexual violence against teenage girls has sharply risenAlarming new numbers from the CDC show a rising number of high school girls have experienced rape, sexual assault and suicide risk.
Why are fertility rates declining?In 1960, the average woman had more than three children. That's dropped to one child —near a record low. Why? And what are the impacts?
Missouri House of Representatives introduces dress code for womenA new, tougher dress code now requires women who serve Missouri's House of Representatives to wear a jacket, like a cardigan or blazer.
NYC first city to provide free abortion pillsA clinic in the Bronx is the first of four clinics run by the city that is offering abortion pills — free of charge.
Women would be able to count fetuses as passengers under new billUnder the bill, pregnant women in Virginia could avoid getting a ticket for driving in an HOV lane.
FDA Finalizes Rule Expanding Availability Of Abortion PillsThe rule updates the drug's labeling to allow many more retail pharmacies to dispense the pills, so long as they complete a certification process.
In Real Life: Attacked behind the wheelWomen truck drivers say the companies they work for could do more to protect women from assault and harassment while on the road.
| Claire Molloy and Jennifer Smart and Natasha Del Toro
Pro-Life Activists Perplexed Over Midterm LossesAfter anti-abortion measures failed in several states during the midterms, anti-abortion rights activists are analyzing what happened.
4 States Vote To Protect Abortion RightsIn Michigan, Vermont, Kentucky and California abortion rights voters prevailed.
Montana Is The Latest State With Abortion On The BallotAbortion is on the ballot in many states, both directly and indirectly. Montana is the latest state to be considered an abortion island.
Election '22: What Matters: Support For A National Abortion BanNational Right to Life Committee head Carol Tobias talks about the possibility of a limited federal abortion ban.
How Reproductive Rights Were Won In Latin AmericaA movement called "The Green Wave" has pushed the success of the reproductive rights movement in three of Latin America's most populous countries.
| Scripps News Staff and Emily Sen
Explaining Washington D.C.'s Maternal Mortality RateMaternal mortality rates in Washington, D.C. are due at least in part to income disparities.
| Amber Strong and Brandi Scarber
Abortion Bans Already Impacting Critical Care Across U.S.Women will die because of abortion bans, a doctor at Yale School of Medicine tells Newsy.
