The impending reversal of Roe v. Wade generated a wave of questions.
Examining abortion access in Tennessee and answering community questions
In this episode, we examine how we got to this pivotal moment in the future of abortion access. We also talk about what it’s like to get an abortion in Tennessee, and a board certified OB-GYN and reproductive health advocate answers community questions about abortion and pregnancy.
Myth-busting: Plan B is still legal in Tennessee, despite a viral tweet that says otherwise
On social media, information that isn’t true sometimes spreads like wildfire. This happened over the weekend with a tweet claiming Plan B, a pill that prevents conception, had been banned in Tennessee.
Here’s who currently gets abortions in Tennessee and why equity concerns abound with a looming ban
The number of abortions carried out in Tennessee has been dropping for the last decade as Republicans have imposed more restrictions. At this point, Black women account for roughly half of all the state’s abortions, driving equity concerns as an all-out ban looms.
Tell us about your personal experiences and questions surrounding abortion
WPLN News is asking for your personal experiences around abortion for background conversations. We also will be answering our listeners’ abortion questions on our daily show This Is Nashville.
Top Tennessee officials react to news of reversal of abortion law
Tennessee Republicans are reiterating their opposition to abortion after a Supreme Court draft ruling was leaked, but officials focused more on the person who leaked the ruling, than the ruling itself.
Nashville women share their abortion stories at a rally against impending Tennessee ban
The looming end to legal abortions in Tennessee drew a crowd who repeatedly cursed the U.S. Supreme Court. Hundreds rallied outside the federal courthouse in Nashville Tuesday night, less than 24 hours after Politico reported the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
Tennessee abortion providers are hiring ‘navigators’ to assist in getting to abortion-friendly states
Tennessee’s top abortion provider is stepping up efforts to help residents get abortions even if they’re banned in the state. Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi is hiring “navigators” to help patients travel to nearby states.
Here’s where Nashville’s DA candidates say they would stand on prosecution if abortion becomes illegal in Tennessee
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, abortion could become illegal in Tennessee. On Election Day in Nashville, the candidates for Davidson County’s District Attorney’s office weighed in on how they would approach prosecuting the medical providers who perform them.
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