The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill granting physicians final authority on late-term abortions, aiming to prevent women from being denied care. Sent to Governor Maura Healey, the legislation removes a prescriptive list of reasons, replacing it with a doctor's professional judgment. Opponents argue it could allow abortions until birth.
Court testimony in Los Angeles revealed messages alleging Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been pregnant and had an abortion before her death. Prosecutors also presented texts, photos and DNA evidence they say link D4vd to the killing and sexual abuse charges.
A Virginia federal judge ruled that the FDA's special certification requirement for prescribing mifepristone is illegal, citing lack of justification given the drug's proven safety and effectiveness.
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman, identified as Kwon, previously convicted of murdering a baby delivered after a 36-week pregnancy termination attempt. The case, which saw two doctors' murder convictions upheld, highlights the legal vacuum in South Korea's abortion laws since decriminalization in 2019.
Former Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has urged governments to consider banning protests near synagogues and Jewish schools, citing a High Court decision on safe access zones for abortion clinics. His testimony to the antisemitism royal commission highlighted a "substantial and ongoing threat" to the Jewish community, with security needs doubling since October 2023.
Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers have reinstated Medicaid billing for non-abortion services after nearly a year of defunding. While some services are returning, others may not be restored due to financial and political uncertainty.
Planned Parenthood and two regional providers resume Medicaid billing for non-abortion services after a year-long defunding. The cuts led to clinic closures, reduced screenings, and limited access, with some services unlikely to return due to ongoing political battles.
A study by Oxford and Potsdam universities reveals AI tools, used for drafting and summarizing online messages, inject political biases, sometimes reversing meanings on sensitive topics like abortion and climate change, potentially reshaping public opinion.
25 laws remain unamended despite Constitutional Court rulings, including the abortion ban and a ban on outdoor assemblies after sunset. While most laws are amended after such rulings, significant ones like the abortion law, which has a legislative gap of over 5 years, and the nighttime assembly law, with a 16-year gap, are still pending.
The author reflects on the physical pain and visceral experience of abortion, contrasting it with abstract political and feminist discourse. Drawing on historical accounts, the piece highlights how the particularity of individual experiences is often lost in broader debates, especially in light of recent reproductive rights rollbacks.
A woman was arrested in Manila's Quiapo district for allegedly selling abortion pills. She was found with five packs of suspected pills, reportedly priced at $57 each, along with traditional medicines. Quiapo is known as a hub for herbal remedies and a black market for illegal abortifacients.
Ana Mendieta, a Cuban American artist, died tragically in 1985 after falling from her husband Carl Andre's apartment. This report explores her groundbreaking art, her life in Rome and New York, and the controversial circumstances surrounding her death, highlighting the art world's reaction and her family's efforts to preserve her legacy.
Four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion access in the US is complex. Despite bans in many states, the national number of abortions has risen due to telemedicine and mail-order pills. Anti-abortion politics face internal divisions and legal challenges, while supporters hail abortion pills as "unstoppable." Privacy concerns are evolving, with some women sharing their stories publicly.
At the ARC conference in London, UK's net zero policies and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faced strong criticism from conservative delegates, including former Trump officials, who called the policies a "tragic mistake" that impoverished citizens.
Despite a federal appeals court ruling temporarily banning mail delivery of mifepristone, abortion providers are finding ways to ensure access to abortion pills, including shipping misoprostol alone or sourcing from abroad. The "genie is out of the bottle" for telehealth abortions, with many believing access cannot be reversed.
China's population is projected to shrink by 60 million in the next decade, with a declining birth rate and increasing abortions. This demographic implosion, driven by decades of state policy and societal shifts, poses significant economic and geopolitical challenges, potentially forcing a reconsideration of labor migration.
Reform UK politicians, including Nigel Farage, and a British crypto billionaire are set to attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will host 4,000 attendees from over 85 countries, featuring speakers like US Undersecretary of State Sarah B Rogers and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London will host politicians, advisors, and figures from across the populist right, including Reform UK MPs, a crypto billionaire, and Eton College masters. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will feature discussions on climate skepticism, Christian evangelical thinking, and US culture-war politics.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced expanded capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions for small businesses, including startups and testamentary trusts. The government increased the turnover threshold to $10 million, making the exemption "substantially broader and significantly more generous" in response to industry criticism.
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has called for a complete ban on abortion, a stance differing from party leader Pauline Hanson's position of restricting abortions after 20 weeks. Roberts' comments emerged at a Brisbane Christian conference where anti-abortion groups discussed legislative changes and replacing politicians not aligned with their agenda.
The Texas Republican Party convention in Houston featured Governor Greg Abbott's address, discussions on abortion policy, and an unusual appearance by an elephant. While the World Cup is hosted nearby, most delegates viewed it as irrelevant, focusing instead on conservative agenda and party unity.
CitizenGo, a global ultra-conservative group, is gaining traction in Australia's anti-abortion movement, leveraging its international network and collaborating with local figures like George Christensen and Christopher Yates.
Donald Trump claims a peace deal with Iran will be signed soon, Labor strategizes against One Nation, and the World Cup kicks off with Australia's Socceroos in action.
CitizenGo, an ultra-conservative group with European roots, is increasing its activity in Australia, advocating against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. Despite modest traction, researchers see it as part of a growing ecosystem of anti-rights movements.
