One vote to redraw the US abortion rights map
One vote can change everything, especially when things are close.
2023-05-16 06:28
North Carolina Democratic governor vetoes abortion ban, setting up likely override vote
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a controversial bill that would ban most abortions after 12 weeks, setting up a likely override effort from the state legislature, where Republicans have a supermajority.
2023-05-14 00:45
North Carolina's Democratic governor to veto 12-week abortion ban, but override likely
By Julia Harte North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper said he would hold a rally on Saturday to
2023-05-13 18:18
South Carolina governor calls state legislature back for 6-week abortion ban bill, other issues
South Carolina's Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has called the state legislature back for a special session Tuesday to continue to work on a bill that would ban most abortions as early as six weeks and other legislation.
2023-05-13 07:24
FDA advisers vote unanimously in support of over-the-counter birth-control pill
Advisers for the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday in support of making a birth control pill named Opill available over-the-counter, saying the benefits outweigh the risks.
2023-05-11 01:47
People can get controlled medications via telehealth for awhile longer, DEA says
The DEA has extended the controlled medication prescription flexibilities allowed via the Covid-19 public health emergency set to end May 11.
2023-05-10 06:30
As FDA advisers consider OTC birth-control pill, agency scientists worry it won't work due to women's weight and likelihood of following label
On Tuesday and Wednesday, a group of external advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration will discuss an application from a pharmaceutical company to put their prescription birth control pill over-the-counter.
2023-05-09 19:54