Articles tagged as: abortion rights
August 30, 2023
Hospitals close-lipped on post-rape abortion policies
Indiana’s largest hospital systems are opaque on their policies for post-rape abortions — or flatly deny the prospect as “elective” — drawing into question the effectiveness of the rape exemption written into the state’s newly effective abortion ban.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2023
Before Indiana’s near-total abortion ban goes back in effect this week, abortion rights advocates gather
Abortion rights supporters gathered Sunday in Indianapolis to voice their opposition to a near-total abortion ban that goes back into effect in Indiana on Tuesday.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Abortion rights advocates decry Republican attorneys general seeking patient abortion information
In a recent letter, a group of state attorneys general including Indianas Todd Rokita oppose a potential federal rule that would shield the private health information of people who access abortion in states where its legal.
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
Senate Democrats say GOP attack on abortion rights has Hoosiers 'confused and intimidated'
Senate Democrats say Republican attacks on abortion access since the Supreme Court decision ending guaranteed abortion rights have left Hoosiers uncomfortable, confused and intimidated.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2022
Indiana doctor says she has been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old
The harassment began soon after her young patient became flashpoint in the national debate over abortion, Dr. Caitlin Bernard told NPR. "It's honestly been very hard for me, for my family," she said.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022
Indiana's AG could face a lawsuit by the abortion provider for 10-year-old rape victim
Dr. Caitlin Bernard has threatened to sue Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita for "false and misleading statements" he made after she provided a medication abortion for the girl from Ohio.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2022
Hoosiers rally for abortion rights on day special session was supposed to begin
Dozens of Hoosiers rallied outside the Statehouse Wednesday to keep the fire burning in support of abortion rights.
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
An abortion ban is likely in Indiana. A provider warns of consequences for women's health
Indiana ranks in the bottom when it comes to maternal mortality. Some providers worry that the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will have further health ramifications on Hoosier women.
Read MoreMay 4, 2022
Activists gather downtown in response to leaked Supreme Court opinion
The Indianapolis protest was one of hundreds this week, across the country, in response to the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that shows it will likely overturn Roe v. Wade.
Read MoreMay 3, 2022
Indiana abortion ban likely amid leaked Supreme Court opinion
What little public polling there is on abortion in Indiana shows that a large majority of Hoosiers oppose an abortion ban that doesn’t allow exceptions – like in cases of rape, incest or when the life of the pregnant person is at risk.
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