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There's a lot of money on both sides of the abortion debate. How much does it matter?

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
May 9, 2022
When it comes to reproductive rights, political spending doesn't always correlate with policy outcomes.
When it comes to reproductive rights, political spending doesn't always correlate with policy outcomes.
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Overturning of Roe v. Wade would change landscape for medication abortion

by Stephanie Hughes
May 5, 2022
More than half of U.S. abortions occur through medication. State bans would create risks for patients and providers.
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Funds that help low-income people pay for abortions are seeing a sharp uptick in donations

by Samantha Fields
May 5, 2022
One fund raised more in the 36 hours after the SCOTUS decision leaked than it had in 3 years.
Abortion-rights activists and anti-abortion activists hold protest signs outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Limited abortion access could threaten women's role in the economy

by Stephanie Hughes
May 4, 2022
The expected decision means more people will be forced to continue unplanned pregnancies, which can make it harder to find or keep a job.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, more pregnant people will be unable to work, which could have larger economic ramifications.
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How some companies help employees access abortions

by Stephanie Hughes
May 3, 2022
Before the leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade, some employers said they would help workers pay for procedures like abortions.
Some companies are already covering employee expenses related to abortion care. Above, reproductive rights activists make signs outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
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Could new Texas anti-abortion law hamper high tech recruitment?

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Sep 22, 2021
One Austin high tech entrepreneur said he's already hearing from potential workers who have questions about whether the state is a good cultural fit.
Abortion rights activists rally at the Texas State Capitol on Sep. 11, in Austin, Texas.
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Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic restrictions

by Associated Press
Jun 29, 2020
Chief Justice John Roberts joined with his four more liberal colleagues in the 5-4 ruling.
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Netflix, Disney, WarnerMedia threaten to leave Georgia

by Sabri Ben-Achour
May 30, 2019
Hollywood is concerned about the state's restrictive abortion bill.
The Netflix offices in Los Angeles.
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