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An abortion-rights activist wears a mask with text that reads in Spanish
Courts & Law

As U.S. poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access

In February, Colombia’s Constitutional Court legalized abortion until the 24th week of pregnancy. It was Latin America’s latest shift toward legalization of abortion.

4 years ago

A worker in a protective suit swabs a man's throat for a COVID-19 test at a testing site in an office complex in Beijing, Friday, April 29, 2022. The World Health Organization on Thursday, May 5, 2022 is estimating that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems in the past two years, more than double the official death toll of 6 million.
Health

WHO: Nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19

The World Health Organization is estimating that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems.

4 years ago

State Rep. Mike Zabel delivers an impassioned speech directed at hospital ownership and says ''They don't know who they're dealing with. This is Delaware County, we fight like hell.'' (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Health

‘This is Delaware County. We fight like hell’: Health care workers, elected officials rally against Crozer Health cuts

Health care workers rallied alongside elected officials and community members just outside Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking at a press conference on  abortion rights outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia on May 4, 2022. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Abortion rights advocates rally outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia

Governor Tom Wolf vowed to veto any abortion ban in Pennsylvania, while others say pregnant people could become second class citizens if Roe v. Wade is upended.

4 years ago

Pro-choice demonstrators make signs Tuesday in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington.
(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
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Community

A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned

Karina Gould, the minister of families, children, and social development said that Canada would allow Americans to obtain abortions.

4 years ago

Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Radio Times
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court’s draft opinion ending abortion rights

In a leaked draft opinion, the Supreme Court conservative majority vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. If The finalized, what will this mean for reproductive rights?

Air Date: May 4, 2022 10:00 am

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Hundreds of people protest outside City Hall in support of abortion rights
Courts & Law

Pa. abortion rights advocates urge residents to ‘stay grounded,’ donate in light of Roe draft opinion

Abortion will remain legal in Pennsylvania, unlike at least 26 states that are certain or likely to ban abortion immediately after Roe v. Wade is overturned.

4 years ago

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A close-up of the Cooper University Hospital sign.
Health
NJ Spotlight

After COVID, key hospitals get funding for next emergencies

NJ’s top trauma centers are laying out plans for the $550 million lawmakers sent them.

4 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey speaks during a news conference
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

If Roe v. Wade falls, Pennsylvania’s pro-life Sen. Bob Casey becomes a linchpin in abortion rights

He was one of two Dems who didn’t join 48 other senators in co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act.

4 years ago

President Biden speaks in front of an American flag
Politics & Policy

Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk

The court confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and Chief Justice John Roberts said he had ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of trust.

4 years ago

A crowd of people gather outside the Supreme Court protesting a draft opinion regarding Roe v. Wade
NPR
Politics & Policy

Here’s what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned

If Roe is overturned, it will have a major impact on states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.

4 years ago

Marchers walk from the art museum to Philadelphia City Hall as part of an abortion rights rally
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

‘Fight like hell’: How Philly and Pa. officials are reacting to the Supreme Court abortion leak

From the governor to the mayor to representatives at all levels, elected Democrats are sounding an alarm.

4 years ago

The exterior of the Supreme Court
Politics & Policy
6abc

‘A truly dark day’: Murphy, Wolf react to Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade

Kitty Kolbert, a public-interest attorney who was part of the team that argued Planned Parenthood v. Casey, spokes to the ramifications of the draft opinion.

4 years ago

People stand outside of a building with a banner that reads,
Health

Delco judge temporarily pauses county health inspections after eight townships push back

Eight townships — Springfield, Tinicum, Ridley, Upper Chichester, Aston, Darby, Marple, and Middletown — have joined forces to be exempt from county health inspections.

4 years ago

A 2012 file photo shows the Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford.
NPR
Courts & Law

Connecticut looks to expand abortion rights in response to out-of-state restrictions

The legislation is partly a reaction to the wave of new measures in conservative states restricting abortions and in some cases levying penalties on people who perform them.

4 years ago

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