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Tim Walz is a new kind of reproductive rights messenger

Sep 2, 2024

By Jeongyoon Han Published August 27, 2024 at 9:24 AM CDT Advocates for reproductive rights have a new champion: Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee. The Minnesota governor cemented that role…

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Dems discuss the future of Women’s Reproductive Rights

Sep 2, 2024

Voters are energized over the fight for women’s reproductive rights By Rhyan Henson Published: Aug. 22, 2024 at 3:07 PM CDT WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Women’s reproductive rights are on the ballot…

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Maternal health care expansion signed into law

Sep 2, 2024

By Alison Kuznitz  PUBLISHED: August 24, 2024 at 1:39 p.m. BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed omnibus maternal health legislation Friday that will enable pregnant and postpartum individuals to gain access to…

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AG Campbell Celebrates Creation Of New Environmental Justice Trust To Support Disadvantaged Communities Across Massachusetts

Sep 2, 2024

Money from State Court Settlements and Judgments will Provide Economic, Environmental, and Health Benefits to Disadvantaged Communities 8/14/2024 Office of the Attorney General BOSTON — Today, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell…

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People Caught Up by Criminal Legal System Face More Obstacles to Abortion Access

Aug 27, 2024

A new report details the unique precarity of seeking abortions while under carceral confinement. By Tamar Sarai Published August 25, 2024 Since its founding in 2003, the legal services and advocacy…

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Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services

Aug 27, 2024

The students saw the move as part of a political environment that has become increasingly hostile against LGBTQ+ people in Texas. By Dante Motley Aug. 21, 20245 AM Central For mental…

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Europe offers clues for solving America’s maternal mortality crisis

Aug 27, 2024

By  LAURA UNGAR Updated 10:10 AM CDT, August 22, 2024 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Midwife Jennie Joseph touched Husna Mixon’s pregnant belly, turned to the 7-year-old boy in the room with…

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Black women’s groups fight bias in health care

Aug 27, 2024

Suzanne Potter Monday, August 19, 2024   A bill headed to the State Senate floor this week would require California to start tracking discrimination in health care. Assembly Bill 3161 asks the…

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Lawmakers, community leaders convene for Racial Equity Summit

Aug 27, 2024

Journey for Justice Alliance aims to secure support for anti-racist legislation by Michael Baniewicz August 21, 2024 The Journey for Justice Alliance gathered elected officials, community leaders and educators Sunday for…

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