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State Abortion Bans Threaten Nearly Seven Million Black Women

Bans compound threats to Black women including the Black maternal health crisis and barriers to economic stability Read the report WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 15, 2024 – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) and In Our Own Voice:...

New Analysis Shows More Than Half of All Disabled Women Live Under State Abortion Bans

More than three million disabled women live in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion since Dobbs WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 1, 2024 – The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a new analysis on post-Dobbs America,...

Biden Administration Strengthens Much Needed Protections Against Discrimination

Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a regulation to strengthen protections against discrimination in...

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NEWS: Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by telehealth

Despite State Bans, Abortions Nationwide Are Up, Driven by Telehealth NPR, May 14, 2024 In the 18 months following the Supreme Court's decision that ended federal protection for abortion, the number of abortions in the U.S. has continued to grow, according to The...

First Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Rolls Out With Help From WNBA

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese... and Opill! As the WNBA gets underway, there’s so much to be excited about. You probably already know how Caitlin and Angel – and so many other powerhouse players – are energizing the League, but did you know how the League is...

New Bill Mental Health and MAMA Aims to Break Barriers and Advance Maternal Health

While there is increasing awareness of health disparities that can affect pregnant people in the U.S., a crucial aspect of maternal health that should be talked about more is mental health. May is Maternal Mental Health Month, so we aim to do just that. Maternal...