abortion

Advocates say limits to abortion access reinforce white supremacy

Bert Johnson

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was a mainstream conservative victory. But the fight against abortion access is a priority for far-right extremists, too.

Un mapa de los Estados Unidos con diferentes colores de morado para significar los estados que pueden estar impactados por la decisión de la Corte Suprema de EE.UU. sobre ‘Roe v. Wade’

En Español

Los estados a los que podría afectar la decisión de la Corte Suprema de EEUU sobre el aborto

Factchequeado

El viernes, 24 de junio de 2022, la Corte Suprema decidió revocar ‘Roe v. Wade’, la sentencia que resolvió que se podía interrumpir voluntariamente el embarazo, devolviendo así a los estados la potestad de decidir qué reglas imponer.

A picket sign takes up most of the image and reads, “My body my choice.”

Politics and Policy

Supreme Court ruling triggers abortion bans in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming

Kaleb Roedel

With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, three states in the Mountain West are immediately impacted by the decision to end the constitutional right to an abortion.

There are two demonstrators in the forefront bottom right. They’re holding signs that read “Abortion is healthcare,” and “Not your body, not your decision.”

Politics and Policy

As Roe V. Wade is overturned, abortion rights activists in Nevada prepare for consequences

Nevada Public Radio

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 landmark decision that gave women the right to seek an abortion.

Several cars are parked in lot. Behind the lot is a building with a sign that says, “Planned Parenthood.”

Public Health

Abortions rising in most Mountain West states as Roe v. Wade decision looms

Kaleb Roedel

A new report shows the number of abortions in the U.S. rose significantly in recent years, and increases were seen in many Mountain West states – including some that are poised to ban abortion.

An impending Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade could intensify the abortion deserts that already span parts of the West.

Public Health

The growing distances across the Mountain West's 'abortion deserts'

Robyn Vincent

When Julie Burkhart learned about the Supreme Court draft opinion that would end abortion protections, she let out an involuntary shriek from her airplane seat. “Because it felt like such a gut punch,” Burkhart said. “And then after that, getting into the opinion and reading that — it was chilling.”