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Advocates say abortion and birth control are on Ohio’s ballot again, indirectly
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — With the 2024 general election less than 40 days away and early voting starting even sooner in Ohio, reproductive rights advocates argue that access to… Read More
Over-the-counter birth control is coming. Here’s what to know about cost and coverage
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Last week, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores as well as online. Reproductive… Read More
In the hunt for a male contraceptive, scientists look to stop sperm in their tracks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Condoms have been used to prevent pregnancy since the Middle Ages, with the rubber version arriving in the industrial mid-1800s. Over the years, they’ve become more… Read More
What would overturning Roe mean for birth control?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Overturning Roe v. Wade could have implications for more than access to abortion; medical and legal experts say it could open the door to restrictions on… Read More
Supreme Court Undercuts Access To Birth Control Under Obamacare
The opinion upheld a Trump administration rule that significantly cut back on the Affordable Care Act requirement that insurers provide free birth control coverage under almost all health care plans.