John Stegner, a retired high court justice from Grangeville, has launched an independent campaign for the governor’s seat, focusing on reproductive rights and public education. By staking out a centrist path, he aims to appeal to voters seeking pragmatic solutions to pressing social issues.

Planned Parenthood has concluded its legal battle against the Trump administration’s decision to cut off Medicaid funding for its abortion providers. The organization said the tax bill at issue unfairly targeted them, but they have now decided to withdraw from the courtroom fight.

Abortion remains available at Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri after the state’s Western District Court of Appeals turned down a request from the attorney general’s office to reinstate abortion restrictions. The decision is a significant legal moment in the ongoing debate over reproductive rights in the state.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, operating under Donald Trump’s presidency, approved a new generic abortion pill. This decision arrives as abortion medications face increased scrutiny nationwide, highlighting the ongoing debate over reproductive rights.

In a pivotal decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that an 1849 law does not ban abortion, ensuring that access to the procedure remains intact in the state.

An assertive anti-abortion faction is now advocating for women who have abortions to face criminal charges, marking a significant shift in the movement’s approach. This group’s growing influence is beginning to be felt in state legislatures across the country.

As President Biden’s term draws to a close, activists nationwide are urging him to certify the Equal Rights Amendment, a move that would enshrine gender equality into the Constitution. With the ERA fully ratified yet unpublished, advocates see this as a pivotal moment to secure reproductive rights and cement Biden’s legacy.