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spokesman. com > stories > 04/14/2026 > doj-accuses-biden-administration-of-weaponizing-ab

DOJ accuses Biden administration of weaponizing abortion access law

9+ hour, 33+ min ago  (984+ words) The Justice Department on Tuesday released a long-awaited report arguing that the Biden administration had egregiously weaponized a law that has historically been used to prosecute people who physically block women from entering abortion clinics. The 882-page report contends that…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 08/14/2025 > costco-forgoes-sale-of-abortion-pill-emboldening-r

Costco forgoes sale of abortion pill, emboldening religious groups

8+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (453+ words) Costco Wholesale Corp. has decided not to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 pharmacy locations, a decision hailed by a group of faith-based activists who urged the retailer to avoid selling the drug. He said the group…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 02/13/2026 > pregnant-women-die-at-higher-rates-when-states-res

Pregnant women die at higher rates when states restrict'abortion

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (446+ words) State abortion restrictions put in place during the last two decades have resulted in more women dying during or after childbirth, leading to about 16 additional deaths a year across the states that became more stringent, new research finds. The study…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 06/24/2025 > three-years-after-roes-overturn-democrats-less-foc

Three years after Roe's overturn, Democrats less focused on abortion

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1070+ words) Three years after the fall of Roe v. Wade turned abortion rights into one of Democrats" most powerful rallying cries, the party has largely shifted its focus to other fights, as some acknowledge the difficulty of battling President Donald Trump on…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 06/05/2025 > 4-states-petition-fda-to-undo-rfk-jrs-new-limits-o

4 states petition FDA to undo RFK Jr.'s new limits on abortion pill mifepristone

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (719+ words) LOS ANGELES " California, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey petitioned the U. S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to ease its new restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, citing the drug's proven safety record and arguing the new limits are unnecessary....

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spokesman. com > stories > 06/04/2025 > federal-health-agency-says-emergency-abortion-care

Federal health agency says emergency abortion care guidance doesn't reflect administration policy

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (342+ words) The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded guidance issued in July 2022 that emphasized hospitals are responsible for providing emergency abortion care despite state bans, saying it does not reflect the Trump administration's policy. Abortion-rights advocacy organizations said the…...