Missouri hospital that denied emergency abortion is being investigated by federal officials
The federal government, not state political leaders, initiated an investigation of the care Freeman Health Services in Joplin provided after a denying…
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Abortion bans ignore a medical reality: For many teens, childbirth is dangerous
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Maryanna’s eyes widened as the waitress delivered dessert, a plate-sized chocolate chip cookie topped with hot…
Women could claim the most governors’ seats in U.S. history in November
Women running in governors’ races throughout the country are potentially set to break records if elected this November. In total…
Planned Parenthood launching mobile abortion clinic in Illinois to boost access in Missouri
In an effort to fortify access to abortion throughout the Midwest and in Missouri, where the procedure is almost entirely…
Missouri, Kansas women politicians celebrate history ahead of tough election
Sipping “pink pussyhat punch” and “empowerment” cocktails, women leaders from Missouri and Kansas gathered Thursday in downtown Kansas City vowing…
Jewish congregations mount legal challenges to state abortion bans
Thousands of years of Jewish scripture make it clear that access to abortion care is a requirement of Jewish law…
St. Louis files counterclaim against Missouri AG in lawsuit over abortion access
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt relied on an unconstitutional law when he sued the city of St. Louis to block it…
Biden signs executive order to protect travel for abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed on Wednesday an executive order that lays the groundwork for Medicaid to help women seeking abortions to…
Stark disparities persist in Missouri’s maternal mortality rate
A multi-year report analyzing maternal mortality in Missouri and published Monday found that women on Medicaid are eight times more likely to…
Four members of U.S. Senate offer bipartisan bill to ensure nationwide abortion rights
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators released legislation Monday that would codify Roe v. Wade, ensuring that pregnant…
Missouri’s answer to abortion law questions: Don’t ask us
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The response by Gov. Mike Parson’s administration to questions from Missouri hospitals, doctors and others about…
Same-sex marriage and contraception at risk after abortion ruling, U.S. House panel told
WASHINGTON — Advocates told Congress on Thursday that a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning a landmark abortion rights case is…
Members of U.S. Senate panel fight over effects of abortion ruling on Black patients
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee began on Tuesday wading through the dozens of state laws that have taken…
State bans on abortion don’t apply to emergency health care, White House reminds providers
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration reminded doctors and other health care providers Monday that a federal law protects them…
Missouri Democrats call for special session on contraception, ectopic pregnancies
Missouri’s top Democratic leaders urged Gov. Mike Parson on Monday to call lawmakers into a special session to pass legislation…
Board of Aldermen moves to fund help for out-of-state abortions
CITY HALL – The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has given initial approval to the establishment of a $1 million…