Maria Margarita Rojas, a 48-year-old midwife from the Houston area, has been arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license, marking the first criminal case under Texas' near-total abortion ban.
West Springfield High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, has come under scrutiny for a Women's History Month display titled "The ABCs to ME," featuring terms such as "A is for Abortion," "T is for Trans Women," and "Q is for Queer."
On Monday, Democrat Governor Tina Kotek declared March 10 as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" in Oregon, reaffirming her administration's commitment to expanding abortion access in the wake of post-Roe v. Wade restrictions in conservative-led states. The declaration comes as Oregon has seen a significant increase in out-of-state patients seeking abortions due to new restrictions in states such as Idaho, Texas, and Louisiana.
A recent report has unveiled troubling conditions within Planned Parenthood clinics, including allegations of botched procedures, inadequate training, and unsanitary environments. These revelations have intensified calls from conservative leaders to reevaluate and potentially withdraw federal funding from the organization.
