Shefali Luthra, The 19th*
Politics
A Conspiracy Theorist Is Officially Running Our Health Department
RFK Jr. was confirmed today.
Identity
All of the Ways Trump Could Impact Abortion Policy From Day One
“There’s so many levers he could press."
Identity
Where Trump HHS Pick RFK Jr. Stands on Vaccines, Abortion and LGBTQ+ Issues
The department has vast power to influence areas including LGBTQ+ health access and reproductive health.
Politics
What to Know About Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Controversial Pick for AG
The Justice Department investigated Gaetz over sex trafficking accusations.
Politics
The Republican Party’s Official Platform Would Give Rights to Fetuses
The move endangers both abortion and IVF.
Sexual Health + Identity
Supreme Court Rules That Idaho Hospitals Cannot Deny Abortions in Medical Emergencies
The high court found that Idaho’s strict abortion ban does not trump a federal law.
Sexual Health + Identity
New Hampshire’s Proposed 15-day Abortion Ban Would Effectively Outlaw the Procedure
The bill, which is unlikely to become law, indicates either a misunderstanding or misrepresentation of how pregnancy works.
Sexual Health + Identity
Could Facebook Messages Be Used in Abortion-Related Prosecution?
A Nebraska teen was sentenced to jail.
Sexual Health + Identity
A Federal Judge Could Soon Block Access to an Abortion Pill. Here’s What That Means
Access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used for a medication abortion, could be revoked.
Sexual Health + Identity
Here’s How States Plan to Limit Abortion — Even Where It Is Already Banned
From potential travel bans to emergency contraceptive access.
Health
New Near-Total Abortions Bans Are Taking Effect in Five States This Week
The change will contribute to growing regional abortion deserts.
Government
It’s Become Far More Expensive To Travel Out of State for an Abortion
Thanks to increased costs for gas, airfare and hotels.
Sexual Health + Identity
Kentucky Is the First State to End Virtually All In-State Abortions
Unless the law is blocked, the state's last two clinics will stop providing abortions.