2026 – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

23 Jul

Democrats Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families

DoryLatest NewsDemocratic, Healthcare, House of Representatives, Reproductive rights, United States

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Representatives Lateefah Simon and Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced the America 250 Reproductive Justice Resolution. This resolution affirms reproductive freedom as a fundamental human right and supports policies that advance reproductive justice, including universal healthcare, maternal healthcare, paid family leave, comprehensive sex education, and protections against pregnancy-related criminalization.

22 Jul

Illinois Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Information, Blue State, Democratic Governor, Healthcare, Illinois

The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation

22 Jul

Emails Detail Confusion in State Department over Trump Plan to Destroy Contraceptives

AlanLatest NewsContraception, Global, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump

“Newly disclosed emails reveal confusion at the State Department during the Trump administration’s push last year to destroy almost $10 million worth of family planning commodities in a Belgian warehouse that were intended for distribution in some of the world’s poorest nations.

22 Jul

US Court of Appeals hears arguments in contraception coverage case

CoreyLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, US Court of Appeals

Appeals court hears arguments on religious exemption rule

21 Jul

Aid cuts leave at least one million women and girls without vital support

ChaseLatest NewsGlobal, Healthcare, Protection, Reproductive rights

The warning comes in a new report, Beyond the Breaking Point, which finds that those providing essential services to women and girls are being forced to reduce or suspend programmes just as global humanitarian needs reach historic highs. According to the latest figures, around 120 million women and girls worldwide now require humanitarian assistance and protection. Yet the local women's organizations best placed to reach them are facing severe funding shortages, despite often operating in places where international agencies cannot.

21 Jul

The race to unseat Susan Collins is resetting around abortion

CoreyLatest NewsAbortion, Maine, Senate

Democrats say Collins' actions undermine her stated support for reproductive rights — an argument they hope will resonate with the women voters who could decide the Maine Senate race.

20 Jul

Trump administration cancels grants aimed at reducing teen pregnancies

ChaseLatest NewsContraception, GOP, GOP Funding Cuts, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Teen Pregnancy, Trump, United States

The Trump administration has canceled all but a few teen pregnancy prevention grants. That funding went to public health departments, universities and nonprofits to help teach young people and their caregivers how to reduce teen pregnancies.

20 Jul

2026 Reg Agenda Clamps Down On Abortion Access, Could Establish Fetal Personhood

CoreyLatest NewsAnti-abortion, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump, United States

The Trump administration is continuing efforts to limit abortion accessibility, and could potentially codify fetal personhood, though its 2026 regulatory agenda, which proposes a new rule allowing pregnant women to receive child support, a vague proposal to modify Title X statutory requirements and a rule to address Biden-era requirements ensuring reproductive care for unaccompanied, undocumented children.

19 Jul

Trump’s DOJ Goes to Court to Let Employers Deny Birth Control Coverage

ChaseLatest NewsContraception, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Safety Net, Trump, Trump DOJ, United States

Trump’s Department of Justice went to court seeking to revive a rule that would allow employers to deny birth control coverage.

19 Jul

Democratic governors say proposed changes to federal grants would harm reproductive healthcare

CoreyLatest NewsDemocratic Governors, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

A draft rule would formalize review of grant applications by political appointees and allow grants to be canceled at any time.

18 Jul

Conservatives rage over re-funding of Planned Parenthood

AlanLatest NewsAnti-abortion, Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Vote

Despite the restoration of Medicaid funding for health care services — but not abortions — dozens of closed clinics are not likely to reopen.

18 Jul

Misogyny is more poisonous and pervasive than ever

DevonLatest NewsCanada, misogyny

Released just before Côte-des-Neiges shootings, report suggests antifeminism is merging with other toxic ideologies.

17 Jul

Voters to decide at least three abortion-related ballot measures in 2026

DevonLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Missouri, Nevada, Reproductive rights, Virginia, Vote

In 2026, voters will decide three ballot measures related to abortion policy in Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia. Additional measures could qualify for the ballot in Colorado and Idaho.

16 Jul

Planned Parenthood to target GOP with $47 million midterm blitz

AlanLatest NewsGOP, Healthcare, Midterms, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, United States, Vote

The near-record investment from Planned Parenthood Votes will fund efforts to unseat Republicans who voted to defund the abortion provider last year.

16 Jul

Initiative to revoke Idaho’s abortion ban one step closer to making it onto ballot

DevonLatest NewsAbortion, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Idaho, Reproductive rights, Vote

An initiative to revoke Idaho’s strict abortion ban is one step closer to making it onto the ballot this November.