Abortion
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Crisis pregnancy centers give questionable advice on unproven ‘abortion pill reversal,’ study finds
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 30% of these anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ promote “abortion pill reversal,” a treatment that’s not backed by science and does not meet clinical standards.
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Abortions in Iowa drop 40%, out of state care increases after near-total ban
Abortions are down 40%, but travel out of state has increased 159%, nearly four months into Iowa’s near-total abortion ban.
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Republicans maintain control in Iowa, see small gains on historic majorities
Despite some Democratic wins, Republicans carried the night. They maintain control of the Iowa Legislature and congressional seats. Going into Tuesday, Iowa Democrats had a lot to be excited about. A list of winnable seats in Des Moines. Two seats in Congress labeled “toss-ups.” And an Iowa Poll that suggested big wins for Democrats. But…
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Iowa poll showing Harris in lead shocks country, could point to late Democratic momentum
The country is reeling after the new Iowa Poll had Harris 3 percentage points ahead of Trump in Iowa. Just days before the 2024 election, the Hawkeye State is on the map. Saturday afternoon, Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann was excited. The new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll was coming out and he was ready…
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More fear, more delays, more travel: The effects of Iowa’s abortion ban
Iowa’s abortion ban has changed the way Iowans are getting care three months after it took effect.
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Volunteers are showing up, knocking doors to protect reproductive rights
With Iowa’s abortion ban in effect and the threat of a national abortion ban at the federal level, volunteers are using their free time to talk to voters about reproductive rights and how to protect them.
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3 key moments from Miller-Meeks, Bohannan debate
Catch up on last night’s Iowa PBS debate featuring U.S. Rep Mariannette Miller-Meeks and challenger Christina Bohannan. Iowa Starting Line digs into three key moments.
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White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
The proposal comes days before Election Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris affixes her presidential campaign to a promise of expanding women’s health care access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to undo nationwide abortion rights two years ago.
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Brad Zaun has long history of votes out of sync with his district
Brad Zaun has been in office for decades, but while his district has moved to the center and the left, Zan has become one of Iowa’s most far-right representatives
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Baccam: Nunn’s new abortion stance doesn’t match his record
Nunn says he supports abortion, contraception, and fertilization treatments. But opponent Baccam says his record says otherwise. Iowa is under a near-total abortion ban, and Democratic challenger Lanon Baccam is trying to make it US Rep. Zach Nunn’s signature issue. “Women should have the ability to make a decision if, when, and how they start…
