Reproductive Rights
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Senate Democrats will hold a vote on birth control protections in June
The Right to Contraception Act would protect access to birth control nationwide as many reproductive rights advocates worry that contraceptive access will be Republicans’ next target after they successfully helped overturn Roe v. Wade.
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6,000 doctors urge the Supreme Court to keep abortions in medical emergencies legal
6,000 doctors urge the Supreme Court to keep abortions in medical emergencies legal. Here’s what you need to know about the doctors’ letter.
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Op-ed: A Voice and a Vote for Reproductive Freedom
LIKE MANY, I’ve watched in horror and disbelief as one in three American women have lost access to abortion in their home states since Roe v. Wade was overturned. I watched in horror and disbelief as Congress failed to guarantee that right for women in the years since. But I’ve done more than watch, I…
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VIDEO: NH State Senator’s Thoughts on Child Marriage
We spoke to State Senator Debra Altschiller, prime sponsor of legislation raising the age of marriage in the state of New Hampshire to 18 that just passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives to get her thoughts on the state of child marriage in the state. @granitepost We spoke to State Senator Debra Altschiller, prime…
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VIDEO: There’s No Room In The Womb For Politicians
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester joined NH medical professionals and policy leaders to emphasize the urgent need to support candidates strong on reproductive rights issues here in NH. @granitepost Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester joined NH medical professionals and policy leaders to emphasize the urgent need to support candidates strong on reproductive rights issues here…
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Video ads challenge Ayotte’s IVF and reproductive rights record as TV interview prompts fact checks
Multiple groups have pushed back on leading Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte after she tried to rewrite her legislative record on IVF over the weekend, including AmplifyNH who has launched a 30-second digital ad on TV and social media.
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New Biden rule protects privacy of women seeking abortions
Under the new rules, state officials and law enforcement cannot obtain medical records related to lawful reproductive health care with the goal of pursuing legal action.
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6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.
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VIDEO: What’s Your IVF Story?
In Vitro Fertilization has become a political talking point—but there’s more to the story. We want to give everyday Granite Staters who have IVF on their hearts and minds right now a chance to share their experiences. That’s why this week’s question is for anyone who’s ever been part of the journey: What’s your #IVF…
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It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion
Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here’s what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
