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With the Supreme Court weighing in on abortion — again — voters are once again contending with which party best represents their views on the issue.
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States with strong abortion rights protections are seeing many more abortion seekers, mostly from neighboring states with abortion restrictions.
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A judge in Texas issued a ruling that could severely restrict mifepristone access in the U.S., making the future of a drug used in about half of American abortions uncertain.
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An Ohio staffing requirement has shut down two baby boxes, where infants can be surrendered anonymously. It’s sparked debate about options for people carrying unwanted pregnancies to term.
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Some think a lawsuit filed last week, asking the Ohio Supreme Court to take action, could stop the current petitions from being accepted.
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Groups trying to put abortion rights into Ohio’s constitution held small events to gather signatures, and said they showed support for the proposal.
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Organizations that oppose abortion are spending $5 million on ads in the coming weeks.
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The rates of premature birth in the U.S. are high, especially in certain states. Experts worry that states restricting abortion have fewer maternal care providers than those with abortion access.
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Now that it's been certified as a single issue, supporters of reproductive rights will need nearly 414,000 valid signatures to put it before Ohio voters in the fall.
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The 20 states where Walgreens won't sell mifepristone include some where abortion remains legal. It's not clear whether other retail pharmacies will follow suit.