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News & Commentary about Reproductive Freedom

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The ACLU works to ensure that every person can make the best decision for themselves and their family about whether and when to have a child without undue political interference.
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Women's March 1950's

May 4, 2017

From the Rose Garden to the Capitol, a Dark Day for Women’s Health

From the Rose Garden to the Capitol, a Dark Day for Women’s Health
Texas State Capitol

Apr 13, 2017

Lawmakers Horse Trade Away Texans' Health and Safety

Lawmakers Horse Trade Away Texans' Health and Safety
Trump Signing Paper

Apr 10, 2017

Reproductive Healthcare for Millions of Low-Income Women Is One Trump Signature Away From Being Threatened

Reproductive Healthcare for Millions of Low-Income Women Is One Trump Signature Away From Being Threatened
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Mar 30, 2017

Kentucky Is on the Verge of Effectively Banning Abortion. Yes, You Read That Right.

Kentucky Is on the Verge of Effectively Banning Abortion. Yes, You Read That Right.
Planned Parenthood

Mar 7, 2017

The House’s Obamacare Repeal Bill Would 'Defund' Planned Parenthood. Here’s The Truth About What That Means.

The House’s Obamacare Repeal Bill Would 'Defund' Planned Parenthood. Here’s The Truth About What That Means.
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Feb 17, 2017

Worried About the Repeal of Obamacare? So Are We. Here’s Why.

Worried About the Repeal of Obamacare? So Are We. Here’s Why.
Women's March

Feb 17, 2017

Florida Supreme Court Reminds Politicians That Women Are Capable of Making Their Own Decisions

Florida Supreme Court Reminds Politicians That Women Are Capable of Making Their Own Decisions
Religious Refusals Protest

Feb 2, 2017

Should Your Boss’s Religious Beliefs Dictate Your Health Insurance Coverage? Supreme Court Nominee Judge Gorsuch Thinks So

Should Your Boss’s Religious Beliefs Dictate Your Health Insurance Coverage? Supreme Court Nominee Judge Gorsuch Thinks So
Trump and Gorsuch

Feb 2, 2017

If We Care About Abortion, Asking Judge Neil Gorsuch His Opinion on Roe v. Wade Is Not Enough

If We Care About Abortion, Asking Judge Neil Gorsuch His Opinion on Roe v. Wade Is Not Enough
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Jan 16, 2017

I’m an Abortion Provider in a Red State, and I Expect the Attacks on Reproductive Freedom to Intensify in Trump’s America

I’m an Abortion Provider in a Red State, and I Expect the Attacks on Reproductive Freedom to Intensify in Trump’s America