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Women’s Rights

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Government / Pennsylvania

Pa. House Narrowly Advances Reproductive Rights Amendment Toward Voter Ballot

December 19, 2025December 18, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday narrowly approved a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution, marking a pivotal …

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Lawmakers and Advocates Rally for Reproductive Rights

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania State Representatives Lindsay Powell, Kristine C. Howard, Mary Jo Daley, and Melissa Shusterman joined Planned Parenthood PA advocates on April 7 in the Capitol Rotunda to …

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Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
Government / National

New Bill Aims to Revolutionize Contraceptive Access and Improve Women’s Health Nationwide

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) have introduced the Convenient Contraception Act, a bill aimed at addressing barriers to accessing contraceptive products through …

New Bill Aims to Revolutionize Contraceptive Access and Improve Women’s Health Nationwide Read More

US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
National

HHS Takes Bold Stand on Religious Freedom and Abortion Funding—Major Policy Shake-Up Ahead!

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the enforcement of conscience and religious exercise protections, ensuring compliance …

HHS Takes Bold Stand on Religious Freedom and Abortion Funding—Major Policy Shake-Up Ahead! Read More
Women's health
National

Defense Department Scales Back Reproductive Care Support, Stirring Debate on Women’s Rights in Uniform

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense‘s recent decision to rescind a critical policy reimbursing service members for travel related to reproductive care is setting off alarms across the nation. This …

Defense Department Scales Back Reproductive Care Support, Stirring Debate on Women’s Rights in Uniform Read More

United States Senate
Government / National

Senate Sparks Outrage by Blocking Right to IVF Act, Threatening Reproductive Rights Nationwide!

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A heated political showdown unfolded in the Senate yesterday as the vote on the Right to IVF Act failed to pass, leaving millions of Americans questioning the …

Senate Sparks Outrage by Blocking Right to IVF Act, Threatening Reproductive Rights Nationwide! Read More
Women's health
Pennsylvania / Social Issues

Pennsylvania House Majority Pushes for Expanded Abortion Access Amid Rising Restrictions

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing to discuss expanding abortion access across the state. The urgency stems from increasing restrictions and total …

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Reaffirm Commitment to Reproductive Rights

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats marked the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade by reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding a woman’s right to make …

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Pennsylvania / Women's Issues

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Safeguard Contraceptive Access Amid GOP Challenges

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move, the Democratic majority in the Pennsylvania House passed crucial legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing access to contraceptives. This new bill mandates that …

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC)
National

DLCC Targets Ballot Measures to Bolster Reproductive Rights and Legislative Power in 2024 Elections

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strategic move, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) has released a pivotal memo detailing its plan to leverage ballot measures across the United States to …

DLCC Targets Ballot Measures to Bolster Reproductive Rights and Legislative Power in 2024 Elections Read More

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