In Dobbs, By Overturning Roe and Denying the Right to an Abortion, the Supreme Court Has Attacked Freedom ArticleJun 24, 2022 In Dobbs, By Overturning Roe and Denying the Right to an Abortion, the Supreme Court Has Attacked Freedom The right to abortion has been denied—but the fight for basic freedom and dignity continues. Jun 24, 2022 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Some States Are Ready To Punish Abortion in a Post-Roe World ReportJun 24, 2022 Some States Are Ready To Punish Abortion in a Post-Roe World Jun 24, 2022 Elyssa Spitzer
A Proactive Abortion Agenda ReportMar 17, 2021 A Proactive Abortion Agenda Mar 17, 2021 Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Nora Ellmann
Abortion Access Mapped by Congressional District ArticleApr 21, 2024 Abortion Access Mapped by Congressional District Who is the typical woman of reproductive age in each congressional district? What is her income? What is her demographic profile? Does she live in poverty? How far must she travel to get an abortion? A new Center for American Progress analysis answers these questions and more for the districts of the 118th Congress (January 2023–January 2025). Apr 21, 2024 Sara Estep
CAP Changemakers: The Intersectionality of Black Maternal Health Care and Abortion Access VideoApr 17, 2024 CAP Changemakers: The Intersectionality of Black Maternal Health Care and Abortion Access This conversation with Sabrina Talukder and Dr. Jamila K. Taylor highlights the vital intersection of Black maternal health care and abortion access, advocating for equitable policies and dignified care for marginalized communities. Apr 17, 2024 Sabrina Talukder, Jamila Taylor, Toni Pandolfo, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage
3 Questions To Ask During Oral Arguments in Idaho v. United States ArticleApr 17, 2024 3 Questions To Ask During Oral Arguments in Idaho v. United States Idaho v. United States, a case that will determine the future of emergency abortion care in every state, highlights how a politicized judiciary is fueling the politicization of medicine. Apr 17, 2024 Sabrina Talukder
5 Connections Between Attacks on Abortion Care and Transgender Medical Care in Idaho Court Cases ArticleApr 17, 2024 5 Connections Between Attacks on Abortion Care and Transgender Medical Care in Idaho Court Cases Two court cases originating in Idaho—Idaho v. United States and Poe v. Labrador—reveal five connections between attacks on abortion care and transgender medical care and highlight how the politicization of the judiciary is fueling the politicization of medicine. Apr 17, 2024 Sabrina Talukder, Cait Smith
Emergency Abortion Care Under Threat in Idaho v. United States: The Medical Providers Perspective Past EventApr 9, 2024 Emergency Abortion Care Under Threat in Idaho v. United States: The Medical Providers Perspective Join the Center for American Progress and physician storytellers from Idaho and other rural states to discuss how the criminalization of abortion care, the future of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), and the interference of the U.S. Supreme Court in their daily medical practice has changed their personal and professional lives. Apr 9, 2024
Idaho v. United States: The Dangers of Criminalizing Abortion Care VideoApr 4, 2024 Idaho v. United States: The Dangers of Criminalizing Abortion Care Four medical professionals detail how their personal and professional lives are directly affected by the far-reaching consequences of Idaho v. United States. Apr 4, 2024 Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, Olivia Mowry, 2 More Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley, Hai-Lam Phan
Fact Sheet: Building an Economy That Delivers for Women Fact SheetMar 14, 2024 Fact Sheet: Building an Economy That Delivers for Women This fact sheet offers a brief summary of CAP’s “Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy,” which provides federal and state policymakers with the tools they need to center women in their economic plans and grow the economy. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMar 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
Rewriting the Playbook: How Women Are Powering the Economy Past EventFeb 16, 2024 Rewriting the Playbook: How Women Are Powering the Economy Please Join the Center for American Progress for the launch of the "Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy." Feb 16, 2024 Navin Nayak, Sara Estep, Heather Boushey, 9 More Emily Gee, Jocelyn Frye, Emily Martin, Deborah J. Vagins, Deborah J. Vagins, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Laura Rodriguez, Sen. Tina Smith, Lael Brainard
The Supreme Court Will Review the Fate of Medication Abortion Care ArticleDec 13, 2023 The Supreme Court Will Review the Fate of Medication Abortion Care The same radical Supreme Court majority that eradicated the constitutional right to abortion will now review the approval of mifepristone. Dec 13, 2023 Sabrina Talukder
How Ohio’s Special Election Results Will Both Protect Abortion and Affect Maternal Mortality in the State ArticleNov 8, 2023 How Ohio’s Special Election Results Will Both Protect Abortion and Affect Maternal Mortality in the State Ohio’s Issue 1 ballot initiative to codify the legal status of abortion in the state constitution affects both abortion access and maternal mortality rates. Nov 8, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Tracy Weitz, Sara Estep, 3 More Kierra B. Jones, Amina Khalique, Isabela Salas-Betsch
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
Let’s Chat About 2 SCOTUS Cases That Affect Women VideoOct 4, 2023 Let’s Chat About 2 SCOTUS Cases That Affect Women The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear two cases with serious implications for women’s safety, security, and well-being, and the future of women’s rights in the United States. Oct 4, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Kierra B. Jones, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Toolkit: Submitting Comments in Support of HHS Rule To Improve Medical Equipment Accessibility ReportSep 21, 2023 Toolkit: Submitting Comments in Support of HHS Rule To Improve Medical Equipment Accessibility This toolkit provides guidance for reproductive rights and disability rights organizations and others who seek to submit a comment on the Biden administration’s proposed rule on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Sep 21, 2023
Te explicamos la última decisión del quinto circuito sobre la mifepristona VideoAug 24, 2023 Te explicamos la última decisión del quinto circuito sobre la mifepristona El acceso a la mifepristona permanece igual a medida que continúan los litigios. Aug 24, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Maggie Jo Buchanan, Becca Damante, 4 More Kierra B. Jones, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
1 Year Without Roe Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 1 Year Without Roe Doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners detail their experiences since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care. Jun 23, 2023
Texas OB-GYN Grapples With Providing Care in a Challenging Legal Landscape Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Texas OB-GYN Grapples With Providing Care in a Challenging Legal Landscape Restrictions on abortion force a Texas OB-GYN to change how she operates her practice. Jun 23, 2023
D.C. Abortion Doula Fills Gaps in Support Systems Post-Roe Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Fills Gaps in Support Systems Post-Roe An abortion doula in Washington, D.C., describes how restrictions on abortion and medication abortions hurt the marginalized communities they serve. Jun 23, 2023
Abortion Laws in Texas Restrict Doctors in Providing Abortion Care Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Abortion Laws in Texas Restrict Doctors in Providing Abortion Care A South Texas OB-GYN resident sees patients suffering worse health outcomes in the aftermath of the state’s near-total abortion ban and restrictions. Jun 23, 2023
Illinois Pediatrician Combats Confusion Among Adolescents and Families Caused by Abortion Bans Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Illinois Pediatrician Combats Confusion Among Adolescents and Families Caused by Abortion Bans Illinois pediatrician Stephanie Liou describes how the overturn of Roe v. Wade caused confusion and misinformation about abortion access to spread among adolescents. Jun 23, 2023
Doula at D.C. Clinic Provides Abortion Care for Patients Traveling From Across the Country Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Doula at D.C. Clinic Provides Abortion Care for Patients Traveling From Across the Country An abortion doula in Washington, D.C., details her experiences offering care to patients traveling from across the country to access care. Jun 23, 2023
Georgia Nurse Warns Abortion Bans May Worsen the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Georgia Nurse Warns Abortion Bans May Worsen the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis A women’s health nurse in Atlanta details how abortion bans could affect education for future nurses and Black maternal mortality rates. Jun 23, 2023
OB-GYN in Texas Explains How Abortion Bans Endanger Patients Who Have Pregnancy Complications VideoJun 23, 2023 OB-GYN in Texas Explains How Abortion Bans Endanger Patients Who Have Pregnancy Complications Bans on medication abortion worsen health care access and outcomes. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
D.C. Abortion Doula Sees Patients Traveling Far Distances From States Where Abortion Is Banned To Receive Essential and Lifesaving Care VideoJun 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Sees Patients Traveling Far Distances From States Where Abortion Is Banned To Receive Essential and Lifesaving Care Abortion bans contribute to major delays in care and mean that people must travel far distances to receive care. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Texas OB-GYN Shares How Patient Care Has Been Unnecessarily Restricted Post-Roe VideoJun 23, 2023 Texas OB-GYN Shares How Patient Care Has Been Unnecessarily Restricted Post-Roe Without the constitutional right to abortion, some doctors find themselves unable to share complete and comprehensive health care options. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Georgia Nurse Educator Explains the Importance of Delivering Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Instruction in a Post-Roe World VideoJun 23, 2023 Georgia Nurse Educator Explains the Importance of Delivering Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Instruction in a Post-Roe World Abortion bans may limit the types of training and education available to future medical professionals. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
D.C. Abortion Doula Explains Why Medication Abortion Is Necessary for In-Community Care VideoJun 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Explains Why Medication Abortion Is Necessary for In-Community Care Medication abortion is an important tool for doulas to assist people in exercising their choice. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Illinois Pediatrician Discusses the Challenges Adolescents Face in Accessing Reproductive Health Care VideoJun 23, 2023 Illinois Pediatrician Discusses the Challenges Adolescents Face in Accessing Reproductive Health Care In addition to the normal stressors of adolescence, many teens now worry about the impact of abortion bans on their ability to seek and receive reproductive health care. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Fixing Medicaid Reimbursements To Provide Access To Telehealth Medication Abortion ArticleJun 23, 2023 Fixing Medicaid Reimbursements To Provide Access To Telehealth Medication Abortion Changing Medicaid policy in abortion-supportive states to reimburse providers for telehealth medication abortion would be a critical step forward in ensuring access to care. Jun 23, 2023 Tracy Weitz
6 Principles To Support Comprehensive Contraceptive Care ArticleMay 22, 2023 6 Principles To Support Comprehensive Contraceptive Care This article details six foundational principles for providing inclusive and high-quality birth control and family planning care to all people. May 22, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA: The Statute of Limitations and the Impact on Abortion Access ArticleMay 19, 2023 Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA: The Statute of Limitations and the Impact on Abortion Access In Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, the judges’ disregard for basic legal norms, such as the statute of limitations, highlights the politicization of the judiciary. May 19, 2023 Sabrina Talukder
Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA: The Safety of Medication Abortion Care ArticleMay 19, 2023 Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA: The Safety of Medication Abortion Care The judges in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA made egregious errors when describing post-medication ER care, which threatens access to all medications and highlights the politicization of the judiciary. May 19, 2023 Becca Damante
Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA: Legal Standing and the Impact on Abortion Access ArticleMay 19, 2023 Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA: Legal Standing and the Impact on Abortion Access In Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, the judges’ lack of adherence to basic legal norms such as legal standing highlights the politicization of the judiciary. May 19, 2023 Sabrina Talukder
Lo que debe saber sobre los fallos judiciales recientes y las apelaciones sobre el aborto con medicamentos VideoApr 18, 2023 Lo que debe saber sobre los fallos judiciales recientes y las apelaciones sobre el aborto con medicamentos El acceso al aborto con medicamentos es un componente vital de la salud reproductiva. Apr 18, 2023 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Sabrina Talukder, Kierra B. Jones, 5 More Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag, Madalyn Reagan
Decoding the Recent Court Rulings on Mifepristone VideoApr 14, 2023 Decoding the Recent Court Rulings on Mifepristone Access to medication abortion with mifepristone is a vital component of reproductive health care. Apr 14, 2023 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Sabrina Talukder, Kierra B. Jones, 5 More Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag, Madalyn Reagan
Toward a Collective Vision for Improving Contraceptive Access Past EventMar 29, 2023 Toward a Collective Vision for Improving Contraceptive Access Please join the Center for American Progress for an event featuring an expert panel discussing their vision for equitable access to birth control in the United States. Mar 29, 2023 Emily Gee, Kierra B. Jones, Amy Fan, 2 More Tara Mancini, Kim Diaz Scott
Advancing Access to Contraception in States Through Quality Measures and Person-Centered Contraceptive Counseling ReportMar 29, 2023 Advancing Access to Contraception in States Through Quality Measures and Person-Centered Contraceptive Counseling The fourth and final report in this Center for American Progress series highlighting best practices to improve and expand access to contraception at the state level focuses on the importance of contraceptive quality measures. Mar 29, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
State Laws on Abortion ArticleMar 28, 2023 State Laws on Abortion This primer provides resources and information on harmful and protective abortion legislation, as well as other laws restricting reproductive rights, advancing across the states. Mar 28, 2023 Becca Damante, Kierra B. Jones
Advancing Access to Contraception Through Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers and State Plan Amendments ReportMar 15, 2023 Advancing Access to Contraception Through Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers and State Plan Amendments The third report in this Center for American Progress series explores how states can pursue family planning options through Medicaid to expand access to contraception and other vital reproductive health services. Mar 15, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Fact Sheet: Advancing Contraceptive Access in the States Through Quality Measures and Person-Centered Contraceptive Counseling Fact SheetFeb 28, 2023 Fact Sheet: Advancing Contraceptive Access in the States Through Quality Measures and Person-Centered Contraceptive Counseling This fact sheet accompanies a new Center for American Progress report on best practices to expand and improve access to contraception at the state level, covering common implementation challenges and offering recommendations for implementing contraceptive quality measures. Feb 28, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Fact Sheet: Challenges and Solutions to Improve Access to Contraception Through Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers and SPAs Fact SheetFeb 22, 2023 Fact Sheet: Challenges and Solutions to Improve Access to Contraception Through Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers and SPAs This fact sheet accompanies a new Center for American Progress report on best practices to expand and improve access to contraception at the state level, covering common implementation challenges and offering recommendations to states pursuing family planning expansions through Section 1115 Medicaid waivers and state plan amendments (SPAs). Feb 22, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Advancing Contraception Access in States Through Expanded Pharmacist Prescribing ReportJan 31, 2023 Advancing Contraception Access in States Through Expanded Pharmacist Prescribing This is the second installment in the Center for American Progress’ series highlighting best practices to improve and expand access to contraception at the state level. Jan 31, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Fact Sheet: Common Challenges and Recommended Solutions for Implementing Pharmacist Prescribing of Contraceptives Fact SheetJan 31, 2023 Fact Sheet: Common Challenges and Recommended Solutions for Implementing Pharmacist Prescribing of Contraceptives This fact sheet accompanies a new Center for American Progress report on best practices to expand and improve contraceptive access at the state level, covering common implementation challenges and offering recommendations for expanding pharmacists’ prescriptive authority. Jan 31, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
A Collaborative Agenda for the Disability and Reproductive Justice Communities in 2023 Fact SheetJan 31, 2023 A Collaborative Agenda for the Disability and Reproductive Justice Communities in 2023 The Center for American Progress recently hosted a roundtable of more than 20 advocates from the reproductive and disability rights and justice communities—and has compiled the top five policy priorities important to focus on this year. Jan 31, 2023 Mia Ives-Rublee, Emily DiMatteo, Amina Khalique, 3 More Kierra B. Jones, Anona Neal, Maggie Jo Buchanan
4 Things to Know About the FDA’s Move to Expand Access to Abortion Pills ArticleJan 10, 2023 4 Things to Know About the FDA’s Move to Expand Access to Abortion Pills The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new guidance on medication abortion has the potential to increase access to care, though challenges remain. Jan 10, 2023 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Kierra B. Jones
Advancing Contraception Access in States Through One-Year Dispensing and Extended Supply Policies ReportJan 9, 2023 Advancing Contraception Access in States Through One-Year Dispensing and Extended Supply Policies This is the first installment in the Center for American Progress’ series highlighting best practices to improve and expand contraceptive access at the state level. Jan 9, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Fact Sheet: Common Challenges to Implementing One-Year Supply Policies and Recommended Solutions Fact SheetJan 9, 2023 Fact Sheet: Common Challenges to Implementing One-Year Supply Policies and Recommended Solutions This fact sheet accompanies the Center for American Progress’ report on best practices to expand and improve contraceptive access at the state level, covering common implementation challenges and offering recommendations for one-year contraceptive dispensing policies. Jan 9, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Abortion Bans Will Result in More Women Dying ArticleNov 2, 2022 Abortion Bans Will Result in More Women Dying Pregnancy carries risks, including death. Without abortion access, more women will die. Nov 2, 2022 Elyssa Spitzer, Tracy Weitz, Maggie Jo Buchanan
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