Abortion Pill Articles
Mifepristone as Weekly Contraceptive Performs ‘Beyond Expectations’ in Clinical Trials, Ms., January 7, 2025.
U.S. Abortions Continue to Increase, Fueled by Telehealth and Shield State Providers, Ms., October 28, 2024.
Community Providers Have Given Abortion Pills to 70,000 People in Restrictive States Since Dobbs, Ms., September 13, 2024.
Abortions Up Over 20 Percent Since Dobbs, Driven by Telehealth, Ms., August 13, 2024.
Massachusetts Abortion Provider Serves Patients Living in States Banning Abortion, Ms., July 29, 2024.
One Thing the Failed Attempt to Ban the Abortion Pill Did, Slate, June 18, 2024.
Telehealth Fuels Post-Dobbs Abortion Increase: 'Bans Are Not Stopping People From Having Abortions', Ms., June 17, 2024.
Supreme Court Allows Continued Access to Abortion Pills, For Now, Ms., June 13, 2024.
‘A Virtual Abortion Doula in Your Pocket’: Aya Contigo Helps Latinas Find Abortion Care, Ms., May 26, 2024.
Women Don’t Need to Travel to Receive Abortion Care. Why is Newsom Saying They Do?, with Roxanne Szal, Sacramento Bee, May 16, 2024.
Project 2025: Republicans' Plan to Ban Abortion Pills Nationwide, Ms., March 29, 2024.
The Anti-Abortion Movement’s Biggest Fear (interview), by Dahlia Lithwick, Slate, March 25, 2024.
The Upcoming SCOTUS Abortion Pill Case Could Be the Next Dobbs, Ms., March 19, 2024.
Abortion Pill Revolution: CVS and Walgreens Now Selling Abortion Pills, While Telehealth Abortion Soars, Ms., March 6, 2024.
Health Care Across Borders: Funding Telemedicine Abortion for People in Abortion-Ban States, Ms., February 22, 2024.
A Once-A-Week Contraceptive Pill, Without Side Effects? Yes, Mifepristone., Ms., February 8, 2024.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Abortion Pill Case—Setting up an Abortion Ruling Before the 2024 Elections, with Roxy Szal, Ms., December 13, 2023.
GenBioPro Appeals to Federal Court to Block West Virginia Abortion Ban, Ms., November 17, 2023.
There’s Been a Major Increase in Abortion Pill Access—Thanks to COVID-19 and Dobbs, Ms., October 26, 2023.
Diverse Stakeholders Implore Supreme Court to Preserve Abortion Pill Access, Ms., October 19, 2023.
Brick-and-Mortar Pharmacies Begin Dispensing Abortion Pills Across the U.S., Ms., October 11, 2023.
California Brings First-Time Lawsuit Against Anti-Abortion Movement’s 'Abortion Pill Reversal' Scheme, with Jenifer McKenna, Ms., October 9, 2023.
California Becomes the Sixth State to Legally Protect Telehealth Abortion and Gender-Care Providers, Ms., October 3, 2023.
Billboards Throughout South and Midwest Battle for Abortion Access: 'Pregnant? You Still Have a Choice', Ms., September 27, 2023.
Need a Safe, Private Abortion? Ask Charley. Ms., September 12, 2023.
Making Plan C: Abortion Pills on Film and in Real Life, Words of Choice, August 25, 2023.
A Trump-Stacked Court Hopes to Limit Access to the Abortion Pill. The Final Decision Now Lies With SCOTUS, Ms., August 17, 2023.
In 'Baseless' Texas Lawsuit, Matthew Kacsmaryk Could Singlehandedly Shut Down Planned Parenthood, with Gracie Griffin, Ms., August 3, 2023.
U.S. Clinicians Can Now Mail Abortion Pills to Patients in States Banning Abortion, Thanks to Shield Laws in Five States, Ms., July 24, 2023.
Abortion Pills Are Now *Free* in States with Abortion Bans, Through Community Support Networks, Ms., July 18, 2023.
Anti-Abortion Politics Hinder Access to Important Fibroid Treatment: Mifepristone, Ms., July 14, 2023.
Far-Right Fifth Circuit Judges Appear Determined to Remove Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone, Ms., May 18, 2023.
Healthcare Providers File Federal Lawsuit to Expand Abortion Pill Access, Ms., May 9, 2023.
GenBioPro Sues FDA to Keep Generic Mifepristone on the Market, Ms., April 20, 2023.
As Supreme Court Weighs Next Steps on Abortion Pill, Protesters Rally in Support of Abortion Rights, Ms., April 17, 2023.
Amid Contradicting Orders, the Supreme Court Protects Abortion Pill Access—for Now, Ms., April 14, 2023.
Circuit Court Rules Abortion Pill Can Remain on the Market, but With Limitations That Could Restrict Access, Ms., April 13, 2023.
Federal Courts in Texas and Washington Release Contradictory Rulings. Abortion Pills Remain on the Market—For Now, Ms., April 7, 2023.
What Clinicians Want You to Know About Getting Abortion Pills in Anti-Abortion States, Ms., March 14 2023.
Texas Judge Doesn’t Have Power to Ban Abortion Pills Nationwide, Say Legal Experts, Ms., March 3, 2023.
After Backlash, Walgreens Re-Pledges to Sell Abortion Pill Mifepristone, Ms., March 3, 2023.
Democratic AGs File Counter-Lawsuit to Expand Access to Abortion Pills, Ms., February 27, 2023.
Lawmaker Urges Biden to 'Ignore' Texas Judge Who May Order FDA to Ban Mifepristone and Abortion Pill by Mail, Ms., February 24, 2023.
Abortion Legal Assistance Network Launched: 'A Strong Defense Against Bullies', Ms., February 22, 2023.
Proposed California Law Would Block Digital Surveillance of People Seeking Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care, Ms., February 17, 2023.
As Conservatives Try to Ban the Abortion Pill Mifepristone, New Research Shows Accessible Ulcer Drug Safely Ends Pregnancy Up to 12 Weeks, Ms., February 14, 2023.
U.S. Senators Urge FDA Update to Mifepristone Label for Miscarriage Use: 'Patients Should Have Access to the Most Effective Medication Available', Ms., February 3, 2023.
New Film Documents Campaign for Universal Abortion Pill Access in the U.S., Ms., January 31, 2023.
Anti-Abortion Groups Try to Intimidate Pharmacies Planning to Dispense Abortion Pills, Ms., January 31, 2023.
We Heart: The Giant Abortion Pill Snow Drawing at Sundance, Celebrating Reproductive Autonomy, Ms., January 25, 2023.
Two New Lawsuits Challenge State Restrictions on Abortion Pill Access, Arguing Federal Law Preempts State Laws, Ms., January 25, 2023.
New York Shield Law Would Protect Clinicians Mailing Abortion Pills to Patients in Red States,, Ms., January 19, 2023.
Plan B Does Not Cause Abortion, Says FDA, Ms., January 12, 2023.
The Postal Service Can Deliver Abortion Pills by Mail—Even in States Banning Abortion, Ms., January 9, 2023.
FDA Allows Pharmacies to Sell Abortion Pills—But Requires Unnecessary and Burdensome Certification Process, Ms., January 6, 2023.
Students Rally for Medication Abortion at University Health Centers in N.Y.: 'Direct, Unfettered and Accessible', Ms., December 19, 2022.
Anti-Abortion Groups Ask Trump-Appointed Judge to Ban Mailing Abortion Pills, Ms., November 23, 2022 (produced as a Public New Service story on December 7, 2022).
Self-Managed Abortions Soar Post-Dobbs, Ms., November 7, 2022.
Physicians Share Photos of Early Pregnancy Tissue: ‘We Just Want People to Have Accurate Information,’ Ms., November 4, 2022.
Citizen Petition to FDA Requests Lifting Restrictions on Mifepristone for Miscarriage Use, Ms., October 20, 2022.
Period Pills: Another Option for Fertility Control, Ms., October 20, 2022.
New California Law Protects Digital Privacy of Abortion Seekers Nationwide, Ms., September 12, 2022.
Groundbreaking Massachusetts Law Protects Telemedicine Abortion Providers Serving Patients Located in States Banning Abortion, Ms., August 18, 2022.
Let’s Talk About Misoprostol—the Original Abortion Pill, Ms., July 28, 2022.
Mexican Telehealth Abortion Provider Now Serves U.S. Women: ‘We Are Here for You!', Ms., July 26, 2022.
Abortion on Our Own Terms: 'Supreme Court Justices Can't Put Abortion Pills Back in the Bottle', Ms., June 16, 2022.
Funding Abortion Pills By Mail: “Abortions Don’t Wait,” Ms., June 3, 2022.
FDA Abortion Pill Policy May Preempt State Restrictions, Say Legal Scholars: 'We Need to Push the Boundaries and See What Sticks', Ms., June 2, 2022.
Abortion: Add to Cart’ Envisions a Future for Safe Self-Managed Abortion Post-Roe, Ms., May 27, 2022.
Abortion Pill FAQs: Get the Facts About Medication Abortion, Ms. May 3, 2022.
Self-Managed Abortion Pill Ads Launch in 250 NYC Subway Stations, Ms. April 15, 2022.
Kelly’s Story: Overcoming S.B. 8 and a 'Crisis Pregnancy Center' to Have an Abortion in Texas, Ms. April 4, 2022 (NYT video on Kelly)
Online Abortion Care Provider Hanna Kim of Hey Jane: 'Everything Is Done in Your Own Time', Ms. April 4, 2022.
Dr. April Lockley Answers Your Questions About Abortion Pills: 'To Protect Each Other As Much As We Can', Ms., March 16, 2022.
Online Abortion Provider Razel Remen: ‘Telemedicine Abortion Is Safe and Reliable', Ms., March 2, 2022 (produced as a Public News Service audio story here).
International Telemedicine Abortion Service Is 'Safe, Effective and Acceptable,' Says New Research, Ms., February 28, 2022.
Online Abortion Pill Orders Surged After Texas's Ban. Researchers Say This is Only the Beginning, Ms., February 28, 2022.
Telemedicine Abortion Provider Rebecca Gomperts: ‘It’s a Human Right to Get Abortion Pills’, Ms., February 23, 2022 (produced as a Public News Service audio story here).
Most People Want Over-the-Counter Abortion Pills, New Study Finds, Ms., February 17, 2022.
Telemedicine Abortion Provider Alison Case: “Helping People in Texas Access Abortion Care”, Ms., February 15, 2022.
People Are Getting Creative Obtaining Abortion Pills Online, Ms., February 7, 2022 (produced as a Public News Service audio story here).
Telemedicine Abortion Provider Melissa Grant: “Abortion? Yeah, We Do That”, Ms., February 2, 2022 (produced as a Public News Service audio story here).
Jex Blackmore Swallows Abortion Pill on Fox News: “It’s Literally This Easy” with Ramona Flores, Ms., February 1, 2022.
Online Abortion Provider Christie Pitney of Forward Midwifery: “Fast, Convenient Care”, Ms., January 28, 2022.
Equal Rights Amendment Is the Law: U.S. House Resolution Declares ERA 28th Amendment, Ms., January 27, 2022.
Online Abortion Provider Julie Amaon of Just the Pill Is “Making Abortion as Easy as Possible for People”, Ms., January 26, 2022.
Online Abortion Provider and “Activist Physician” Michele Gomez Is Expanding Early Abortion Options Into Primary Care, Ms., January 19, 2022 (produced as a Public News Service audio story here).
Online Abortion Providers Cindy Adam and Lauren Dubey of Choix: “We’re Really Excited About the Future of Abortion Care”, Ms., January 14, 2022.
Telemedicine Abortion Provider Dr. Deborah Oyer Supports Patient Autonomy and Control: “No Different Than When They’re in Clinic”, Ms., January 12, 2022 (produced as a Public News Service radio story here).
Online Abortion Provider Robin Tucker: “I’m Trying To Remove Barriers. ... It Feels Great To Be Able To Help People This Way,” Ms., January 4, 2022.
Is It Legal to Order Abortion Pills Online?, Ms., December 22, 2021.
FDA Lifts Some Abortion Pill Restrictions, Leaves Others in Place: “Ignores the Science and Smacks of Political Interference”, Ms., December 17, 2021.
The Anti-Abortion Movement’s Digital Strategies to Track Pregnant Women, with Carly Thomsen, Women’s Media Center, December 15, 2021.
Abortion Pills in Your Medicine Cabinet? Advance Provision Medication to End Early Pregnancies, Ms., December 14, 2021.
Texas Law Prohibiting Mailing Abortion Pills Won't Stop Texans Seeking Pills Online, Ms., October 11, 2021.
21 Years After FDA Approval, Abortion Pill Is More Critical Than Ever, Ms., September 27, 2021.
Educating Texans on How to Get Abortion Pills Online: “Your Nearest Provider Is In Your Pocket”, Ms. 31, August 21, 2021.
New Study Shows Online Abortion Services Are Safe and Effective: “Telehealth Medication Abortion is the Future”, Ms., August 21, 2021.
Women Congress Members Call for Increased Abortion Pill Access: “It’s Time We Trust the Science,” Ms., August 24, 2021.
Abortion Pill Effective for Treating Fibroids, But Anti-Abortion Politics Stymie Access, Ms., July 26, 2021.
Removing FDA Restrictions on Mifepristone Is Key Step to Challenging State Bans on Telemedicine Abortion, Ms., June 21, 2021.
New Repro Legal Defense Fund Supports Self-Managed Abortion, Ms., June 16, 2021.
Abortion on Demand Offers Telemedicine Abortion in 20+ States and Counting: “I Didn’t Know I Could Do This!”, Ms., June 7, 2021.
Why Order Abortion Pills Online? Affordability, Privacy and Convenience, Says New Study, Ms., May 27, 2021.
Advocates Cheer FDA Review of Abortion Pill Restrictions, Ms., May 11, 2021.
FDA Allows Telemedicine Abortion During Pandemic, Ms., April 19, 2021.
200,000 People Urge Biden to Lift Abortion Pill Restrictions, Ms., March 24, 2021.
U.K. Study Proves No-Test Telemedicine Abortion Is as Safe and Effective as In-Person Care, Ms., February 19, 2021.
Medication Abortion: House Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Lift Barrier, Ms., February 10, 2021.
SCOTUS Blocks Access to Abortion Pill By Mail During Pandemic. Advocates Look to Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Policy, Ms., January 13, 2021.
How Telemedicine Startups Are Revolutionizing Abortion Health Care in the U.S., Ms., November 16, 2020.
U.S.-Based Online Pharmacy First to Ship Abortion Pills to Patients Inside the U.S., Ms., September 30, 2020.
The Abortion Pill Mifepristone Just Became Easier to Get, Ms., July 21, 2020.
Lies and Hypocrisy: Anti-Abortion Arguments to Restrict the Abortion Pill, Ms., June 7, 2020.
Feminist Multi-Front Battle to End FDA’s Abortion Pill Restriction, Ms., May 21, 2020.
No-Test Medication Abortion Increases Safety and Access During COVID-19, Ms., May 13, 2020.
Self-Managed Abortion Is Medically Very Safe. But Is It Legally Safe? Ms., April 1, 2020
Abortion Is Available by Mail in 13 States; 21 Attorneys General Urge Broader Access, Ms., March 31, 2020
Telemedicine Abortion: What It Is and Why We Need It Now More Than Ever, Ms., March 26, 2020
Safe and Supported: Inside the DIY Abortion Movement, Ms., January 26, 2018.