The far right has pumped millions of dollars into crisis pregnancy centers. These so-called fake clinics purport to offer unbiased help to women in need, including ultrasounds, referrals to abortions, and prenatal care. Instead, they gain access to confidential health information, then use it to intimidate women–and sometimes even to expose their desire for an…
Monthly Archives: December, 2020
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Can my husband stop me from getting an abortion?
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that abortion is a Constitutional right because individuals have a right to control their own bodies without unreasonable intrusion by the government. If you’re pregnant and considering a termination, you might wonder whether your husband, boyfriend, or other partner can stop you from getting a safe abortion. The answer…
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How Long Can I Wait to Get an Abortion?
While the Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, guarantees the right to abortion, each state has the right to enact its own restrictions. This can present a serious problem, since many women do not know they are pregnant until well into the first trimester. Additionally, it can take time to save up enough money…
