Why can’t more Floridians access birth control? – Contraception blog
Birth control is a cornerstone of reproductive freedom, allowing individuals to make informed decisions about if and when to have children. Since 1980, the right to privacy explicitly enshrined in Florida statutes generally protects birth control access in the state. While the statute does not explicitly mention birth control, the implied rationale is similar to […]
Reproductive Rights News Roundup – January 23rd 2026
Check out the past week’s hot news stories on reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Oppose HB 415/SB 436: State-sponsored anti-abortion website
Oppose HB 415/SB 436 Extremists in the Florida Legislature are once again pushing more anti-abortion propaganda on the public dime. House Bill 415 and Senate Bill 436 would require the Florida Department of Health to create a website using a third-party vendor that features anti-abortion pregnancy centers. The bill is sponsored by none other than […]
Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows
An initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito circulated inside the court was obtained by POLITICO.
Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Banning All Abortions in Florida After 15 Weeks
The bill prohibits all abortions in Florida after 15 weeks of gestation. House Bill 5 does not allow for exemptions in cases where pregnancies were caused by rape, incest or human trafficking.
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(Some of the news stories below may require a subscription to read.) HB 5 Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Banning All Abortions in Florida After 15 Weeks By Staff WQCS Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that prohibits all abortions in Florida after 15 weeks of gestation. House Bill 5 does not allow for exemptions in […]
Is 2022 the Worst Year for Abortion Rights on Record?
“I think it’s worthwhile to take a look at the Texas law,” state Senate president says.
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News Roundup (Some of the news stories below may require a subscription to read.) Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice By Mary Clare Jalonick and Mark Sherman Associated Press Related: Jackson will join more diverse and conservative high court The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a […]
Florida court: Patients must wait 24 hours between counseling & abortion
“I think it’s worthwhile to take a look at the Texas law,” state Senate president says.
Reproductive Rights News Roundup
(Some of the news stories below may require a subscription to read.) Florida court: Patients must wait 24 hours between counseling & abortion By Sam Sachs WFLA Tampa Bay In the latest step of a years-long battle over abortion access in Florida, between the state government and a Gainesville women’s health center, judicial rulings have […]