Abortion & Reproductive Rights
‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Washington remains a hub for reproductive health care post-Roe
As other states moved to ban abortion in 2022, elected officials, abortion providers and advocates worked to strengthen protections in Washington state.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Planned Parenthood awarded $110K after Spokane clinic protests
Demonstrations by anti-abortion organizers, including the extremist-supported Church at Planned Parenthood group, have doubled in the past year.