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In Florida, a Texas-Style Abortion Ban Threatens Access to Health Care and Economic Stability

2021 continues to make history as a severely damaging year for reproductive rights. After the passing of Senate Bill 8—the new Texas law banning abortion procedures after six weeks into pregnancy—on September 1, many realized it was only a matter of time before other states would follow suit with similar legislation.

By IWPR|2021-09-30T10:27:21-05:00September 29, 2021|In the Lead|0 Comments

Lack of Abortion Access Will Set US Women Back, Economists Warn

“There’s a reluctance to talk about the economic case for expanding reproductive access, including abortion access,” says C. Nicole Mason in a new Financial Times article by Claire Bushey about the economic impact of abortion restrictions.

By IWPR|2021-09-23T10:32:49-05:00September 22, 2021|In the Lead|0 Comments

Construction and Utilities Are the Only Industries Where Women Have Added Jobs Since COVID. Now the Task Is to Make Them Want to Stay.

There are just two major industries where there are now [...]

By Ariane Hegewisch and Eve Mefferd|2021-09-14T11:20:53-05:00September 9, 2021|In the Lead|0 Comments