Abortion
Israel abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports
The rate of abortion applications decreased in 2024, and 99.8% of applications were approved in line with Israeli eligibility restrictions, reflecting high fertility rates among Israeli women.
FDA launches safety study of abortion pill Mifepristone with White House approval
The UN can't afford another appeaser: Why Michelle Bachelet must not lead - opinion
New study examines debate over brain-dead pregnant women kept on ventilator
Biden's new abortion executive order could fund interstate trips
US President Joe Biden to sign an executive order on Wednesday asking the health departments to consider the use of Medicaid funds when traveling out of state for abortions.
Kansas votes to preserve abortion rights in first post-Roe v. Wade election test
Political analysts had considered the amendment likely to pass, given that Republicans typically turn out in greater numbers for the state's primary elections than Democrats and independents.
Abortion restrictions threaten financial security, women say
After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, a federal court in Georgia ruled that a restrictive abortion law could take effect. Two women weigh in.
US House passes bill to protect access to contraception
The bill passed the Democratic-controlled House on a vote of 228-195, with all 220 Democrats and eight of the chamber's 211 Republicans supporting it.
AOC, Omar, other members of Congress arrested at DC abortion protest
Jewish Rep. Andy Levin from Michigan was one of the 17 Congress members arrested at the protest, and the only male one to have attended.
West Virginia judge blocks pre-Roe vs Wade abortion ban
Twelve other states have similar trigger laws. About half of the states have or are expected to seek to ban or curtail abortions following that ruling.
Man arrested for raping 10-year-old girl who was later denied an abortion
Gerson Fuentes was charged with felony rape of a minor under 13.
Letters to the Editor July 13, 2022: A resounding 'yes'
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
What is an ectopic pregnancy? - explainer
Ectopic pregnancies are potentially life-threatening complications that almost always result in the death of the fetus. Here is what you need to know about it.
Shaming women who have abortions is not a Jewish ethic - opinion
"While women are only now starting to come out of the woodwork to share their stories, too many still feel compelled to keep their experiences a secret."