abortion restrictions

The U.S. birth rate is declining due to factors such as lack of paid leave, discrimination against pregnant workers, unaffordable childcare, wage gaps between men and women, and severe abortion restrictions, which collectively make motherhood less appealing and feasible.

South Carolina voters are participating in a runoff election to determine the Republican nominee for governor, with Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson as candidates. Both candidates received endorsements from President Donald Trump, leading voters to consider their platforms and policies. The winner will face Democratic candidate Jermaine Johnson in November.

A Missouri judge ruled that state laws restricting abortion violate a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2024. The decision struck down multiple abortion restrictions under the amendment's provisions.

Republican state representatives Eric Murphy of North Dakota and Richard Briggs of Tennessee faced primary challenges after introducing bills to modify their states' abortion restrictions. Anti-abortion groups and conservative allies campaigned against them, leading to lost endorsements and primary contests.

Republican state lawmakers Eric Murphy of North Dakota and Richard Briggs of Tennessee introduced bills to modify abortion restrictions, leading to primary challenges from conservative opponents. At least four Republican lawmakers who opposed strict abortion bans lost support from anti-abortion groups and key party allies, resulting in primary losses and stricter abortion legislation in some states.

A study reveals that US states with abortion bans are limiting access to miscarriage care by avoiding medications and adopting a wait-and-see approach. The Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in 2022 has fragmented pregnancy care, exacerbating challenges for women in restrictive states.

A study reveals that US abortion restrictions are making it harder to access miscarriage care, with states adopting wait-and-see approaches instead of medication-based treatments. Since the 2022 Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturning Roe v Wade, pregnancy care for miscarriages has worsened in states with abortion bans.