Abortion

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.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a proclamation on Monday declaring the day as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day."

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) included an incentive in his 2026 budget to draw abortionists to the state.

The Supreme Court declined to take up a pro-life challenge to an abortion center buffer zone policy.

A 74-year-old woman was arrested after peacefully standing outside an abortion clinic in Scotland.

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.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) signed an extradition warrant for a New York doctor providing abortion-inducing drugs to a Louisiana resident.

In 2023, state health officials in Arkansas and South Dakota reported zero abortions, a significant decrease from previous years.

Advancing American Freedom, a conservative nonprofit led by former Vice President Mike Pence, has called on Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

The Pentagon has rescinded a policy from the Biden administration that permitted service members to receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred when seeking abortions in states other than where they are stationed.