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We won't stand by as anti-abortion groups try to undermine established science. Today with @UCLAReproPolicy we submitted a letter signed by hundreds of scientists urging the FDA to follow the research & refrain from imposing restrictions on mifepristone. law.ucla.edu/reproductive-h…

The pink pill pipeline, where women are exposed to anti-feminist ideologies disguised as ‘lifestyle’ content, is sowing doubt about the safety of birth control while also promoting period-tracking apps with ties to surveillance companies. jessica.substack.com/p/how-celebrit…

Abortions are a normal, essential part of reproductive health care. Many people who have an abortion are already parents or decide to have children later in their lives.

Denying someone an abortion changes the course of their entire lives – and that seems to be the goal. The Turnaway Study found that when abortion seekers are denied care, they’re more likely to experience financial distress. They’re also less likely to be able to work full-time.

The Trump administration wants to eliminate the nation’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention program—again. And a Fox News analyst called it a “problem” that teens are having fewer babies. This is a dangerous agenda for our young people. jessica.substack.com/p/republicans-…

You might hear anti-abortion advocates use the term “chemical abortion.” It’s not a medical term or a real thing. They’re trying to make you afraid of a basic health care procedure that one in every four women will have in their lifetimes.

Our study found that telehealth patients were more likely to report being satisfied with medication abortion than those accessing in-person care. Telehealth & no-test screening are highly feasible & should be offered to those seeking medication abortion. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41967662/

The FACE Act was passed to address escalating violence at abortion clinics. Now the Trump administration is giving extremists the green light. DOJ’s firing of these prosecutors for doing their job throws acid on the rule of law, fairness, and justice. x.com/Jezebel/status…

Adoption is a complicated parenting decision. Abortion is a pregnancy decision. They’re not the same.

Ectopic pregnancies – when an embryo implants somewhere other than the uterine lining – are never viable and can be life-threatening. But a doctor in Arkansas tried to discharge a patient with an ectopic pregnancy without treatment. She’s fighting back. theguardian.com/world/2026/apr…

Access to abortion care is an affordability issue. The Turnaway Study shows that people who are denied abortions are less likely to have enough money to cover expenses like food, housing, and transportation even years later.

Abortion pills should be available OTC. “There's so much discussion about restrictions on medication abortion that are not evidence-based,” said Dr. Grossman. “It’s exciting to see science pointing us in another direction, where access could be expanded.” jezebel.com/new-research-m…

Medication abortion is safe. Birth control is safe. But misinformation about safe, well-studied medications? That’s dangerous.

You know what is best for your health and your future. Our research consistently finds that people are good at predicting what their futures would look like with or without children and making thoughtful, informed decisions about their pregnancies.

The clearest path to reducing harms from drinking during pregnancy is to target alcohol at the population level - not to single out pregnant women. Register for this webinar to learn more about how we can better guide policies with evidence. ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

A new ANSIRH study shows that most people seeking medication abortion were able to determine if they were eligible based on a prototype label. This is part of growing evidence that supports making medication abortions available over-the-counter. medpagetoday.com/obgyn/abortion…

Despite spreading dangerous misinformation, these places often receive state and federal funding, while evidence-based family planning services are becoming more inaccessible.

Inside, patients are often told misinformation and receive anti-abortion counseling. If patients want to access resources like free baby supplies, they’re often required to take classes and workshops with religious components.

Imagine you take a pregnancy test, and it’s positive. You want to confirm your pregnancy and sort through your next steps. There’s a crisis pregnancy center in your neighborhood offering free care. Here’s what happens inside [a thread 🧵]

Feelings of regret after an abortion are rare. The majority of #TurnawayStudy participants reported feeling relief even years after their abortion.