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Aug 29, 2023

Anti-Abortion Activist Who Kept Fetuses In Capitol Hill Home Found Guilty Of Blocking D.C. Clinic

The jury deliberated for nearly two days before issuing a verdict: guilty on all two counts, a felony conspiracy against rights and a FACE Act offense.

Jun 29, 2022

Local Artists Respond To Dobbs Ruling With Performances And Powerful Visuals

Local painters, poets, performance artists, and musicians are interpreting the current moment by any creative means necessary, be that through protest art or other forms of expression.

Jun 28, 2022

What Does The End Of Roe Mean For Abortion In Virginia?

Governor Glenn Youngkin intends to introduce a 15-week abortion ban but right now abortion is still legal in the commonwealth.

Jun 24, 2022

Crowd Swelled Outside Supreme Court Friday Night Following Dobbs Ruling

Abortion rights protesters banged on drums and led chants, including “Never again, we won’t go back!” and “What do we want? Choice! When do we want it? Always!”

Jun 24, 2022

The Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s What That Could Mean In The D.C. Region

Several hundred people gathered outside the nation’s highest court in D.C., many of whom were devastated after learning about the justices’ decision.

Jun 10, 2022

Poor People In The D.C. Region Struggle To Access Abortion. The SCOTUS Decision Could Make It Worse

Abortions are expensive, more so if the pregnancy is not detected early. Some organizations, and pending legislation, aim to reduce these barriers.

May 11, 2022

Montgomery County Executive Wants To Establish A $1 Million Abortion Access Fund

The abortion access fund is part of a plan to make Montgomery County a haven for people in need of abortion, be they Marylanders or out-of-state residents.

 
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