Stories Tagged as
Abortion
Abortion funds and clinics in the South expand their reach across state lines
Feb 20, 2023
People seeking abortions in the South, where it is largely illegal, face costs for travel, time off work and child care.
Why Tennessee is turning down millions of federal dollars for HIV prevention
by
Blake Farmer
Feb 3, 2023
State officials said they will instead use state funds they can control, including cutting out organizations tied to abortion care.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, colleges prep to provide abortion medication
Oct 10, 2022
Distributing abortion medication requires resources that some schools may not have.
Abortion providers in states with bans ask: What now?
Jul 6, 2022
Some providers plan to go to a state friendlier to abortion care, while others intend to stay put. Either way, providing care is now more complicated.
How tribal lands became abortion-care deserts, and why they won't fill new gaps in access
Jun 30, 2022
Those suggesting that reservations could serve as havens for abortion care are missing crucial context, experts say.
In states that ban abortions, providers are now turning into travel agents for people to leave
by
Blake Farmer
Jun 30, 2022
Costs can include gas for car travel or airfare, accommodation, child care for people who have other children and time off from work.
Abortion travel benefit unlikely to reach many low-wage workers
Jun 27, 2022
Disney, Dick's Sporting Goods and Meta are among the latest companies to add the benefit in the wake of the SCOTUS decision.
For public good, not for profit.
Abortion bans raise economic barriers for people who need the procedure
by
Justin Ho
Jun 27, 2022
And some states' laws are making it harder for nonprofit funds to cover the costs.
Companies are offering to cover employees' abortion-related travel costs
Jun 27, 2022
Many of the companies are in the fields of tech, finance and entertainment.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, economic disparities are poised to get worse
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Sean McHenry
Jun 24, 2022
For millions of Americans, the loss of abortion rights may affect educational attainment and lifetime earnings for generations.