Medical residents are avoiding abortion-ban states, survey finds Not only OB-GYNs, but young doctors in all specialties are opting to live and work where there are fewer restrictions on reproductive health care. by Julie Rovner & Rachana Pradhan KFF Health News / May 17, 2024
Equity Washington patients fear losing access to care as hospitals merge A bill calls for state review of consolidation, as abortions and gender-affirming procedures could be cut by religiously affiliated health systems. by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / February 19, 2024
Northwest Reports Podcast | The ongoing post-Roe impact on the Pacific Northwest Season 1 , Episode 47 / December 6, 2023 Reporter Megan Burbank discusses new and old complications for reproductive healthcare in WA, from appointment delays to politics.
News How the overturn of ‘Roe’ still impacts Washington abortion care Seventeen months after the Supreme Court decision, clinics and patients continue to face a maze of legal restrictions that differ from state to state. by Megan Burbank / December 6, 2023
News Activists sue Idaho over ‘abortion trafficking’ travel ban A Northwest coalition argues the law violates freedom of speech and travel, and could set a precedent for more widespread policing in other states. by Megan Burbank / August 3, 2023
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | After Dobbs, the ‘abortion underground’ is back Season 5 , Episode 11 / June 15, 2023 Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, advocates are pushing back to assure that people still have access to reproductive care.
Politics Washington to invest $21M in abortion, reproductive health care 'Historic' state budget funding will go toward medical personnel, new provider training, clinic security and other resources. by Megan Burbank / May 11, 2023
Northwest Reports Podcast | How bills on guns, housing and abortion passed in WA Season 1 , Episode 23 / May 10, 2023 Crosscut politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan and Axios reporter Melissa Santos break down the biggest developments from the 2023 legislative session.
News SCOTUS ruling on abortion pill isn't a victory, WA advocates say After the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mifepristone, next steps in Washington state are confusing and complicated. by Megan Burbank / April 27, 2023
Politics U.S. Supreme Court delays decision on abortion pill case As justices consider overturning the FDA's 23-year-old approval of mifepristone, Washington state continues to protect access to the drug. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 19, 2023
News Rulings in WA, Texas could set up new Supreme Court abortion debate AG Bob Ferguson sued to prevent new restrictions on mifepristone, conflicting with a Texas judge's decision to revoke the drug's FDA approval. by Megan Burbank / April 11, 2023
Politics Washington state considers banning over-the-counter rape kits At-home sexual-assault kits are marketed as an option for survivors who may not report to law enforcement, but aren't admissible as evidence in court. by Megan Burbank / March 7, 2023 / Updated at 11:20 a.m. on March 7
News How a Texas ruling on abortion pills would affect Washington Medication abortion would remain legal. But the lawsuit could disrupt patient care, exacerbate side effects and create logistical barriers. by Megan Burbank / February 17, 2023
Culture A Gates Foundation exhibit examines the many meanings of motherhood Breast pumps, antique forceps and a pink glass uterus: how doctors, industrial designers and three Seattle artists tackle the topic of reproduction. by Nimra Ahmad / February 16, 2023
Politics Students lobby for WA bills on abortion and gender-affirming care Young activists visited Olympia to back the expansion of health-care access, including bills to shield providers and patients from out-of-state prosecution. by Megan Burbank / February 3, 2023
News ‘Ask for Jane:’ Who were the pre-Roe underground abortionists? Half a century ago, Northwest activist Judith Arcana was one of more than 100 women known as ‘Jane’ who aided and abetted illegal abortions. by Megan Burbank / January 25, 2023