Reproductive Rights
Under Fire

Texas has become ground zero in both the war on women’s health care and the nationwide defense of women’s rights. Sen. Wendy Davis’s June filibuster – launching her national profile – against radical abortion restrictions was an emotional and political watershed, but this was not the first blast in the war on women's reproductive rights by extremists on the right. And it's certainly not the last. The Chronicle has been following the struggle for years, and what happens in Texas -- both victories and defeats -- often sets the pattern for the whole country.

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HB 2 Heads to Supremes – As Texas Leaps Backward 30 Years

Clinics stop services as abortion law goes into effect

Jordan Smith, Thu., Nov. 7, 2013

UPDATED: Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Asking court to vacate appeals decision in HB 2 lawsuit

Jordan Smith, Mon., Nov. 4, 2013

Fifth Circuit Abortion Ruling Harms Women

Closings, tears, and outrage for women and providers at Texas clinics

Jordan Smith, Fri., Nov. 1, 2013

News Ticker: November 1

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Fri., Nov. 1, 2013

Fifth Circuit Stays Yeakel Ruling

Court of Appeals says HB 2 abortion restrictions go forward

Michael King, Thu., Oct. 31, 2013

AG's Office Seeks Ruling to Enforce Provision of HB2 Ruled Unconstitutional

Seeking emergency stay to enforce provision struck by district court

Jordan Smith, Tue., Oct. 29, 2013

BREAKING: Abortion Providers Win Injunction Against Provisions of HB 2

Admitting privileges portion of HB 2 lacks "rational basis"

Jordan Smith, Mon., Oct. 28, 2013

Tears for Texas Women

HB 2 on Trial as abortion regs near implementation

Jordan Smith, Thu., Oct. 24, 2013

Abortion Regulation Trial Concludes

Judge will rule "as quickly as I can"

Jordan Smith, Wed., Oct. 23, 2013

UPDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Continues in Federal Court

Second day of testimony continues this afternoon

Jordan Smith, Tue., Oct. 22, 2013

UDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Begins in Federal Court

Contested provisions set to take effect Oct. 29

Jordan Smith, Mon., Oct. 21, 2013

Abortion Law Heads to Court

Suit challenges constitutionality of HB 2

Jordan Smith, Thu., Oct. 17, 2013

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

Jordan Smith, Thu., Oct. 10, 2013

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

Richard Whittaker, Thu., Oct. 10, 2013

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

Richard Whittaker, Thu., Oct. 3, 2013

Lawsuit Filed Against HB 2

Reproductive rights groups take state abortion restrictions to court

Jordan Smith, Fri., Sept. 27, 2013

Creepy Uncle Sam Ad Suggests Young Women Should Opt Out of Healthcare

Ironic GOP-backed ad says gov't shouldn't play doctor

Jordan Smith, Fri., Sept. 20, 2013

News Ticker: September 17

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Tue., Sept. 17, 2013

News Ticker: September 10

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Tue., Sept. 10, 2013

News Ticker: August 30

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Fri., Aug. 30, 2013

DPS Releases Poopgate Docs

Emails do little to prove security threat

Richard Whittaker, Thu., Aug. 29, 2013

Rules For New Abortion Regs Ready to Go

DSHS Council takes public testimony during afternoon hearing

Jordan Smith, Wed., Aug. 28, 2013

Greg Abbott and the Fail Whale

AG criticized for backing tweet calling Wendy Davis a retard

Richard Whittaker, Mon., Aug. 19, 2013

Lege Lines

Sine die at last, transportation, water, and more

Richard Whittaker, Thu., Aug. 8, 2013

Women's Health Care Access in Steady Decline

Health Commission numbers confirm decline in Texas women's care

Jordan Smith, Thu., Aug. 8, 2013

News Ticker: August 2

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Fri., Aug. 2, 2013

News Ticker: August 1

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Thu., Aug. 1, 2013

News Ticker: July 31

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Wed., July 31, 2013

Shit or Shinola? Dewhurst Puts His Foot in It

Lt. Gov. throws Texas DPS under the bus in an attempt to explain Tampongate

Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 25, 2013

Accounting and the War on Women, Part 2

AG says Planned Parenthood defrauded Medicaid

Jordan Smith, Wed., July 24, 2013

Fatal Subtraction

House bill ups the ante on 20 week abortion ban

Brandon Watson, Fri., July 19, 2013

News Ticker: July 18

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Thu., July 18, 2013

Planned Parenthood Announces Imminent Closure of East Texas Abortion Clinic

Cites onerous restrictions of HB 2

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 18, 2013

Perry Signs HB 2

Fight over abortion regs will move to courts

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 18, 2013

Review: The Making of a Movement

Moments from the battle for women's rights ... in progress

Michael King and Amy Smith, Thu., July 18, 2013

Point Austin: United Defense of the Fetus

Campaign to end abortion is a national crusade

Michael King, Thu., July 18, 2013

Lege Lines

With only transportation left on the special session agenda, the 2014 race begins

Richard Whittaker and Jordan Smith, Thu., July 18, 2013

Aftermath: Troopers Bust Protesters

In the heat of the abortion protests, some say the DPS used excessive force

Amy Gentry, Thu., July 18, 2013

McAfee To Be Remembered at Childhood Home

Longtime activist dies Saturday, July 13

Amy Smith, Thu., July 18, 2013

News Ticker: July 16

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Tue., July 16, 2013

News Ticker: July 15

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Mon., July 15, 2013

If You Liked Rick Perry, You'll Love Greg Abbott

Attorney general confirms governorship shot

Richard Whittaker, Mon., July 15, 2013

Austin Loses Another Strong Woman

Anne McAfee 'walked the talk until the end'

Amy Smith, Sat., July 13, 2013

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

Jordan Smith, Fri., July 12, 2013

Tampongate Revealed!

Credible threat as debate over HB 2 begins

Jordan Smith, Fri., July 12, 2013

News Ticker: July 12

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Fri., July 12, 2013

News Ticker: July 11

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Thu., July 11, 2013

'We're Not Gonna Take It': HB 2 Passes Senate Committee

Moves to full Senate; can be heard as early as tomorrow

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 11, 2013

Point Austin: Adios, Mofo

The governor's legacy of negligence and contempt

Michael King, Thu., July 11, 2013

SB 1/HB 2: How a Lie Becomes a Law

GOP steamrolls through abortion bill vote

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 11, 2013

Lege Lines

More on the special session and a preview of the 2014 election

Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 11, 2013

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Greg Abbott expected to throw hat in the ring

Richard Whittaker, Thu., July 11, 2013

Review: A 'People's Filibuster' in Texas Awakens a Movement

Even old bulls heard Wendy Davis' filibuster loud and clear

Thu., July 11, 2013

Round Three: House Finally Passes House Bill 2

HB 2 passes 96-49

Jordan Smith, Wed., July 10, 2013

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes House

Dems expected to offer mitigating amendments

Jordan Smith, Tue., July 9, 2013

The Devil in the Details

Texas Right to Life hales Satan into the abortion debate

Brandon Watson, Tue., July 9, 2013

Road Rage

Stand With Texas Women Bus Tour launches mobile protest

Brandon Watson, Tue., July 9, 2013

What to Expect in the House Abortion Debate

Reps will gather today at 10am

Jordan Smith, Tue., July 9, 2013

Senate Hearing on Abortion Regs Bill Underway

Hearing expected to last 16 hours

Jordan Smith, Mon., July 8, 2013

Just a Bad Bill

Schoolhouse Rock! classic reworked for abortion rights fight

Brandon Watson, Mon., July 8, 2013

Dueling Rallies at Capitol Tonight

Abortion regs back in committee this morning

Jordan Smith, Mon., July 8, 2013

Early Start for Senate Abortion Debate

Capitol doors open at 7am for committee hearing sign up

Richard Whittaker, Sun., July 7, 2013

I've Got Wendy Davis Nails

Nails Y'all's nail bling is making its way across the nation

Kate X Messer, Thu., July 4, 2013

Senate Committee Will Take Up Version of Abortion Regs on Monday

Hearing on bill day before Senate reconvenes

Jordan Smith, Wed., July 3, 2013

Chair Cuts Off Questions, Passes HB 2

More than 1,000 voices left unheard

Jordan Smith, Wed., July 3, 2013

Then There's This: Anne McAfee Stands With Women

Activist recovering after taking ill during historic filibuster

Amy Smith, Wed., July 3, 2013

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes

Testimony will end at midnight

Jordan Smith, Wed., July 3, 2013

The Real Wendy Davis

New website attacks lawmaker for being too attractive

Brandon Watson, Tue., July 2, 2013

Abortion Hearing in Committee Today

Hearing scheduled for 3:30pm, with midnight cut off

Richard Whittaker, Tue., July 2, 2013

Stand with Wendy: Poster to Benefit the Texas Democratic Party

Nakatomi's Tim Doyle prints a powerful portrait of Sen. Wendy Davis

Wayne Alan Brenner, Tue., July 2, 2013

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

Jordan Smith, Mon., July 1, 2013

Abortion Bill Will Be Considered Tuesday in House Committee

Testimony will be limited

Jordan Smith, Mon., July 1, 2013

Bright Light Social Hour Set to Rally the Capitol

Local rock troupe hopes to spark today’s demonstrations

Chase Hoffberger, Mon., July 1, 2013

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Special Session

New bill numbers and potential arguments imminent

Richard Whittaker, Mon., July 1, 2013

Round Three: Will Dems Break Quorum to Stall Abortion Regs Measures?

Dems say all legal options on table to halt bad bills

Jordan Smith, Mon., July 1, 2013

Capitol Rally at Noon Monday

Pro-choice, anti-choice crowds expected for second round

Amy Smith, Sun., June 30, 2013

'Let Her Speak!'

Abortion hearing erupts into an emotional match

Dan Solomon, Fri., June 21, 2013

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

Dan Solomon, Mon., June 24, 2013

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

Dan Solomon, Wed., June 26, 2013

Dewhurst Versus the First Amendment

Lite guv briefly blames press for SB5 crowd

Richard Whittaker, Sat., June 29, 2013

News Ticker: June 28 - SB5 Edition

All the SB5 news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Fri., June 28, 2013

Activist Suffers Stroke During Filibuster

Anne McAfee recovering at Brackenridge

Amy Smith, Fri., June 28, 2013

Communists! GOP Sees Reds Under the SB 5 Bed

New conspiracy theory: Bill opponents no longer mob, now Stalinists

Richard Whittaker, Fri., June 28, 2013

The Eyes of Texas

The night my alma mater finally made sense

Abby Johnston, Thu., June 27, 2013

Perry Lectures Davis

Says experience should tell her his way is the right way

Jordan Smith, Thu., June 27, 2013

Shout It Out

On talking in all the right places

Monica Riese, Thu., June 27, 2013

Dewhurst Down, and Out Come the Jackals

UPDATE: Lite guv hopefuls turn on incumbent after SB 5 meltdown

Richard Whittaker, Thu., June 27, 2013

'Chipping Away': A Texas Abortion Rights Timeline

Jordan Smith, Thu., June 27, 2013

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

Michael King, Thu., June 27, 2013

Lege Lines

Rick Perry calls a second special session

Richard Whittaker, Thu., June 27, 2013

Is Ann Richards Smiling in Heaven?

Taiwanese animators tell the story of yesterday's filibuster

Brandon Watson, Wed., June 26, 2013

Perry Calls the Inevitable Special Second

Abortion, transportation and juvenile justice back on the call

Richard Whittaker, Wed., June 26, 2013

History as Moving Target

As the SB 5 story shifted, so too did our cover image

Kimberley Jones, Wed., June 26, 2013

Post SB 5 Debate, No Word From Perry

Governor silent so far after abortion bill fails

Richard Whittaker, Wed., June 26, 2013

YEA OR NAY?

UPDATED: Senate session ends in chaos, but Dems emerge victorious

Michael King, Wed., June 26, 2013

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

Michael King, Tue., June 25, 2013

GOP Attempts Stunt to Upstage Davis Filibusters

State reps, twiddling thumbs, pick up office supplies

Richard Whittaker, Tue., June 25, 2013

UPDATE: The People's Filibuster Continues

Opponents of war on women use lege rules to derail abortion ban

Richard Whittaker, Thu., June 20, 2013

NARAL Stages 'People's Filibuster'

Action against new abortion regulations

Brandon Watson, Thu., June 20, 2013

State Blackmail Over Health Care Funding?

Is women's health funding in jeopardy?

Jordan Smith, Thu., June 20, 2013

Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights

The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws

Michael King, Thu., June 20, 2013

News Ticker: June 19

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Wed., June 19, 2013

Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again

Same players, same testimony

Jordan Smith, Fri., June 14, 2013

Shaming Girls in Crisis

Lawmakers seek to restrict 'bypass' abortions

Jordan Smith, Thu., May 2, 2013

News Ticker: April 22

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Mon., April 22, 2013

Spreading Ignorance

Lege ponders abortion misinformation and 'fetal pain'

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 18, 2013

News Ticker: April 17

All the news that's fit to blog

Brandon Watson, Wed., April 17, 2013

Playing Games with Pain

Laubenberg bill would ban abortion after ‘fetal pain’

Jordan Smith, Mon., April 15, 2013

A Woman's Right to Know the Truth?

Or should state tell women abortion causes cancer?

Jordan Smith, Wed., April 10, 2013

Protecting Women? Deuell Knows Best

The Lege moves to put more restrictions on abortion clinics

Jordan Smith, Thu., March 21, 2013

A Back Door Ban on Abortion?

Senator would regulate clinics as surgical centers

Jordan Smith, Wed., March 20, 2013

Are Women Being Served?

Preliminary numbers say Texas WHP is doing fine

Jordan Smith, Tue., March 19, 2013

Farrar: Repeal 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion

Ultrasound law has not stopped women from seeking procedure

Jordan Smith, Wed., March 6, 2013

Will Senate Restore Women's Health Care Funds?

Ranking Senate Republican favors more funding for women's health

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 28, 2013

The AggreGAYtor: January 25

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

Brandon Watson, Fri., Jan. 25, 2013

Coalition to Advocate for Increased Family Planning Funding

Full funding will increase state savings

Jordan Smith, Fri., Jan. 25, 2013

Roe Turns 40

And fight over legal abortion rages on

Jordan Smith, Tue., Jan. 22, 2013

Planned Parenthood Denied Injunction

Judge questions likelihood that provider will prevail in suit

Jordan Smith, Fri., Jan. 11, 2013

HHSC Says Texas Women's Health Program Just Fine Without Planned Parenthood

Report shows increase capacity after PP ban

Jordan Smith, Tue., Jan. 8, 2013

State Can Ban Planned Parenthood from New Texas Women's Health Program – For Now

Injunction hearing scheduled for January

Jordan Smith, Mon., Dec. 31, 2012

State Cannot Ban Planned Parenthood and Keep Federal Funds for Women's Health Program

State-funded WHP set to begin Jan. 1

Jordan Smith, Sat., Dec. 22, 2012

Perry Backs 'Fetal Pain' Bill

Wants to outlaw abortion after week 20

Jordan Smith, Wed., Dec. 12, 2012

Planned Parenthood Files New Suit Against Texas

PP says shouldn't be banned from state-run program

Jordan Smith, Tue., Dec. 11, 2012

Texas Women's Health Care: Costs More, Does Less

With Planned Parenthood out, state serves fewer for more

Jordan Smith, Fri., Nov. 30, 2012

Family Planning Clinics to Seek Federal Funds on Own

Cutting the state out of women's health

Jordan Smith, Mon., Nov. 19, 2012

Fate of Women's Health Care in Court's – and Perry's – Hands

State hangs fire on Women's Health Program, awaits court decision

Jordan Smith, Thu., Nov. 8, 2012

Texas Women's Health Program Back in Court

Planned Parenthood files new suit in state court

Jordan Smith, Sat., Oct. 27, 2012

Planned Parenthood Out, But Docs Can Still Discuss Abortion in New Texas Women's Health Program

HHSC relaxes abortion gag rule

Jordan Smith, Fri., Oct. 19, 2012

Budget Cuts and a Ban on Planned Parenthood Leads to Decline in Services for Texas Women

Numbers show decline in clients served

Jordan Smith, Wed., Oct. 17, 2012

Without Planned Parenthood, Texas Women's Health in Jeopardy

GWU considers impact of ban on PP from Women's Health Program

Jordan Smith, Wed., Oct. 17, 2012

The AggreGAYtor: September 27

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

Brandon Watson, Thu., Sept. 27, 2012

Texas' Attack on Planned Parenthood Leaves Women's Health in Its Wake

Article by UT researchers paints grim picture

Jordan Smith, Wed., Sept. 26, 2012

Consider 'The Source': Crisis Pregnancy Center Transforms Into Women's Health Program Provider

If Planned Parenthood's out, are CPCs in?

Jordan Smith, Fri., Sept. 21, 2012

Lawmakers, Citizens Speak Against Proposed Women's Health Care Rules

HHSC intends to have rules in place by Nov. 1

Jordan Smith, Thu., Sept. 6, 2012

Texas Planned Parenthood Supporters Decry New Rules for Women's Health Program

But state plans to move forward without PP

Jordan Smith, Wed., Sept. 5, 2012

State Holding Public Hearing on Texas Women's Health Program

Will the new program work without Planned Parenthood?

Jordan Smith, Tue., Aug. 28, 2012

When You Say 'Planned Parenthood' You Say 'Abortion,' Court Rules

State may regulate speech in Women's Health Program

Jordan Smith, Wed., Aug. 22, 2012

Accounting and the War on Women

anti-PP groups claim non-profit engages in fraud

Jordan Smith, Wed., Aug. 15, 2012

Shakeup At Komen

Months after dust up over Planned Parenthood policy

Jordan Smith, Fri., Aug. 10, 2012

Senators Want Suehs to Nix the Rules

Rules circumvent legislative process

Jordan Smith, Thu., June 28, 2012

More Abortion Reporting Requirements Proposed

After the Lege shot them down (four times), new rules have made their way to committees

Jordan Smith, Thu., June 21, 2012

The Real War on Women?

Live Action says 'gendercide' is growing in U.S.

Jordan Smith, Wed., May 30, 2012

Majority Identify as 'Pro-Life'

But say abortion should remain legal

Jordan Smith, Wed., May 23, 2012

Is Planned Parenthood Threatening State's Right of Free Speech?

Group says PP dilutes Texas' pro-life message for women

Jordan Smith, Tue., May 22, 2012

FIfth Circuit Lifts Stay, Planned Parenthood Remains in WHP...For Now

Three-judge panel reverses stay

Jordan Smith, Fri., May 4, 2012

Report: WHP Planned Parenthood Ban Puts Patients in Jeopardy

GWU report questions HHSC analysis of ban

Jordan Smith, Thu., May 3, 2012

Planned Parenthood in the WHP: On Again, Off Again

Judge thinks it's unlikely Texas will be able to justify the rule banning PP from the Women's Health Program

Jordan Smith, Thu., May 3, 2012

Fifth Circuit Blocks WHP Ruling in Favor of Planned Parenthood

Single judge agrees to late-night stay

Jordan Smith, Tue., May 1, 2012

Planned Parenthood Wins Preliminary Injunction

Court ruling bars state from excluding PP from WHP

Mon., April 30, 2012

Stop the War on Women

Take action for women's right this weekend

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 26, 2012

Enough Providers for WHP Clients?

Lawmakers want to know what HHSC has planned

Jordan Smith, Tue., April 24, 2012

Will State Be Allowed to Exclude PP From WHP?

That question is now before federal court

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 19, 2012

Clergy Supports WHP

Leaders disappointed in Gov. Perry

Jordan Smith, Thu., March 22, 2012

The Hightower Report: Let's Get Married

Arizona and Wisconsin legislators try to get in women's pants

Jim Hightower, Thu., March 22, 2012

GOP Aide Jumps Ship Over Women's Health Policy

Aide says boss' actions 'shameful'

Jordan Smith, Wed., March 7, 2012

Another State Assault on Women's Health Care

New state rule targets Planned Parenthood, cuts almost 200,000 women from basic health care

Jordan Smith, Thu., March 1, 2012

Abbott Joins Anti-Birth Control Lawsuit

State jumps into contraceptive fray

Jordan Smith, Thu., March 1, 2012

R.I.P. WHP?

Texas signs off on law to exclude PP

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 23, 2012

War on Women Heats Up in Washington, on Campaign Trail

Rally today on UT campus with Cecile Richards

Jordan Smith, Fri., Feb. 17, 2012

Abbott Balks at Birth Control Mandate

Calling the mandate unconstitutional, 10 AGs threaten to sue

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 16, 2012

Ultrasound Suit Loses Ground

Sparks says his hands are tied after 5th Circuit finds ultrasound law constitutional

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 16, 2012

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court

Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional

Jordan Smith, Thu., Jan. 26, 2012

Ultrasound Law Takes Effect

Court gives green light during appeal of anti-abortion law

Jordan Smith, Thu., Jan. 19, 2012

Court Upholds Ultrasound Law

Appeals court says state's new anti-abortion law is reasonable

Jordan Smith, Thu., Jan. 12, 2012

Fifth Circuit Approves Mandatory Ultrasound

It's just informed consent, they say

Jordan Smith, Wed., Jan. 11, 2012

Fifth Circuit Says Sonogram Law Fine

Overturns Judge Sparks' injunction

Jordan Smith, Tue., Jan. 10, 2012

Funding Travesty Cripples Health Clinics

The state severs its ties with Planned Parenthood

Jordan Smith, Thu., Sept. 8, 2011

Worst Fears Confirmed for Women's Health

Family planning providers formally told they've lost funding

Jordan Smith, Thu., Sept. 1, 2011

Austin's Planned Parenthood Loses State Funding

Among a host of providers losing all state funds

Jordan Smith, Fri., Aug. 26, 2011

Sparks Strikes Again in Abortion Case

Fending off another attempt to intervene

Jordan Smith, Tue., Aug. 23, 2011

Women's Health Program Saves Money

But the war on women's health continues

Jordan Smith, Tue., Aug. 23, 2011

New Law Forces End of Central Health's Abortion Services

Board says it can't risk jeopardizing its overall health care mission

Jordan Smith, Thu., Aug. 18, 2011

Dan Patrick Denied

Judge denies request to file brief in abortion case

Jordan Smith, Thu., Aug. 11, 2011

Sparks Grills Lawyers in Ultrasound Case

Court to rule on injunction before new law takes effect

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 14, 2011

Celebrate Reproductive Rights While You Can

A Planned Parenthood benefit party and props for Jordan Smith

Cindy Widner, Fri., July 8, 2011

Lawsuit Challenges New Ultrasound-Before-Abortion Law

CRR files suit in Texas

Jordan Smith, Mon., June 13, 2011

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

Plans to ban PP from Women's Health may be a problem

Jordan Smith, Wed., June 8, 2011

'Everybody Loses'

Anti-abortion crusade will devastate health care

Jordan Smith, Fri., May 27, 2011

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, May 26-June 1

Thu., May 26, 2011

No More WHP? WTF?!

Lawmakers likely to kill successful women's health program

Jordan Smith, Tue., May 24, 2011

Lawmakers Might Not Like Planned Parenthood, But Voters Do

The war on women's health continues at the Capitol

Jordan Smith, Mon., May 16, 2011

You Can Never Have Too Many Sonograms

Sonogram-before-abortion bill heads to governor's desk

Jordan Smith, Thu., May 12, 2011

A Modest Compromise on Abortion

Lawmakers reach accord on restricting reproductive rights

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 21, 2011

Bill of the Week

Abortion be gone

Jordan Smith, Thu., March 24, 2011

Navigating Possible MAP Detours

More reproductive health care antics at the Lege

Jordan Smith, Wed., March 16, 2011

Ultrasound Up For Debate

Speaking of Choose Life...

Jordan Smith, Wed., March 2, 2011

Choose Life!

Lawmakers again consider pro-life specialty plate

Jordan Smith, Wed., March 2, 2011

LegeLand: Defunding Planned Parenthood

Abbott clears path to undermining Planned Parenthood

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 24, 2011

Health Care Jeopardy

Congressional Republicans propose elimination of Title X funding

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 17, 2011

Ultrasound Debate Underway in Senate Committee

Senate Committee hears testimony on Patrick's ultrasound bill

Jordan Smith, Wed., Feb. 9, 2011

Pregnant? Scared? Misinformed?

New ordinance requires full disclosure from crisis pregnancy centers

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 15, 2010

Making 'Pregnancy Centers' Tell the Truth

Proposed ordinance would require CPCs to provide full disclosure

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 8, 2010

Fam Planning for County Uninsured Up for Vote

Senate dumps abortion-care coverage ban amendment, but what about Austin?

Jordan Smith, Wed., Dec. 9, 2009

Honoring Dr. George Tiller

Women's health providers and advocates plan a vigil for Tiller

Jordan Smith, Tue., June 2, 2009

More Money to Promote Childbirth

Lawmakers want to give a 60% budget boost for "Alternative to Abortion" pet program

Jordan Smith, Tue., May 19, 2009

Choosing Life!

Texas lawmakers debate Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, and Pro-Adoption license plates

Jordan Smith, Wed., May 6, 2009

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator,' Pt. 2

Patrick rejects Shapleigh amendment that would correct inaccurate information in informed consent law

Jordan Smith, Fri., May 1, 2009

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator'

Patrick and Shapiro back abortion-related bills giving state more space in the exam room

Jordan Smith, Fri., May 1, 2009

A Good Excuse to Grandstand

The usual anti-abortion bills sally forth

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 30, 2009

Pregnant Pause

Whither family-planning funds?

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 26, 2009

Anti-Abortionists Want More Health-Care Money

New threats to women's health care emerge in both Texas and D.C.

Jordan Smith, Thu., Sept. 4, 2008

Oklahoma Is OK for Dan Patrick

Oklahoma now requires ultrasounds for pregnant women seeking abortion. Is Texas next?

Jordan Smith, Thu., May 22, 2008

Report: Teen Birthrate Rose in 2006

First such rise since 1991

Jordan Smith, Thu., Dec. 27, 2007

On the Lege

The Dust Settles: How did local legislators fare?

Amy Smith, Thu., June 7, 2007

Walking the Lege

With two weeks left, the 80th runs into foul weather

Amy Smith, Thu., May 10, 2007

Making Abortion Harder, Vol. 877,834

A bill that passed through senate today puts a new level of bureaucracy on medical staff practicing abortions.

Richard Whittaker, Thu., April 26, 2007

On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

Thu., March 22, 2007

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 2007 Texas Legislature

Thu., Jan. 11, 2007

Frank 'The Fetus' Strikes Again

Seemingly undaunted by his failure to push through legislation in 2005 that sought to protect pharmacists of conscience from having to fill scrips for emergency contraceptives, Rep. Frank Corte, R-San Antonio, gears up his 2007 this-is-where-life-begins agenda

Jordan Smith, Thu., Nov. 30, 2006

Wack-Ass Keroack, Part Three

Jordan Smith, Wed., Nov. 22, 2006

Morning-After Pill Approved

After years of wrangling and delays, FDA accepts a bid to make Plan B emergency contraceptives available for over-the-counter sales t o women 18 and older

Jordan Smith, Thu., Aug. 31, 2006

Having Your Baby

You're young, pregnant, and scared. Don't call us.

Jordan Smith, Thu., Aug. 3, 2006

A Fetus Is a Fetus, or Is It?

Will AG buy Texas District and County Attorneys Association's claim that changes in law, instituted by legislators during the last two legislative sessions, mean doctors who perform some abortions are now eligible to face capital murder charges and possibly a death sentence?

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 20, 2006

Fight Against Cervical Cancer Advances

National Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends routine vaccination of 11- and 12-year-old girls with new drug that prevents cervical cancer

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 6, 2006

Louisiana Lege Tries Outlawing Abortion, Flag Burning

Gov. Kathleen Blanco signs bill criminalizing access to safe and legal abortion services; Lege also passes ban on flag burning

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 6, 2006

Weapon Against Cervical Cancer Approved

Food and Drug Administration announces approval of vaccine that prevents cervical cancer and genital warts caused by human papilloma virus

Jordan Smith, Thu., June 15, 2006

Fighting the Sex War

Christina Page, author of How the Pro-Choice Movement Saved America: Freedom, Politics and the War on Sex, visits Austin

Jordan Smith, Thu., June 15, 2006

Plan B Interference?

Attorney for the women's rights group challenging feds' refusal to allow over-the-counter sale of emergency contraceptives says she has proof that Bush administration meddled in FDA drug-approval process

Jordan Smith, Thu., May 25, 2006

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

Thu., March 23, 2006

Reproductive Rights Fight

South Dakota lawmakers set stage for most targeted attack on abortion rights since 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling; and Bush's proposed FY 2007 budget features cuts to women's and family planning programs

Jordan Smith, Thu., March 2, 2006

GAO Report: FDA Strayed With Morning-After Pill Approval Process

GAO report says rejection of contraceptive may have been made before scientific review

Jordan Smith, Thu., Nov. 17, 2005

Senators Go for Bush's Man

Roberts nomination sails along

Jordan Smith, Thu., Sept. 29, 2005

Naked City

Bush's man for the Supreme Court

Jordan Smith, Thu., July 21, 2005

Naked City

The wrong prescription at State Affairs

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 21, 2005

From Schools to ... Nuts

Because getting an abortion wasn't hard enough already

Jordan Smith, Thu., Jan. 13, 2005

On the Lege

Bills, bad and otherwise

Jordan Smith, Thu., Dec. 2, 2004

Page Two

Forget the middle ground: Why don't the progressives take over the Democratic Party and make a real fight of this thing?

John Sayles, Thu., Nov. 11, 2004

Naked City

Ready to Rally for Choice

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 26, 2004

The Fruit of the Pro-Lifers' Labors

What Texas women now need to know before an abortion

Jordan Smith, Thu., Jan. 15, 2004

Page Two

Expect the next decade to be dominated by a weak economy and precarious international politics -- the consequences of Bush's successes.

Louis Black, Thu., Feb. 6, 2003


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Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature are putting women in danger

Jordan Smith, Thu., Jan. 17, 2013

Point Austin: First, Do No Harm

To attack Planned Parenthood, the state sacrifices Texas women

Michael King, Thu., May 3, 2012

Point Austin: Perry's Magic Wand

The attack on Planned Parenthood is an attack on us all

Michael King, Wed., March 14, 2012

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women

Jordan Smith, Thu., Feb. 2, 2012

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

Jordan Smith, Thu., April 21, 2011