Earlier this year, right before Roe v. Wade was overturned, WPLN profiled two sisters who became pregnant at young ages. One had an abortion, one didn’t — and their lives took different paths.
Democratic lawmaker files bill to add rape and incest exceptions to Tennessee’s all-out abortion ban
A lawmaker in Chattanooga has filed a bill that would pave the way to permitting abortions in certain circumstances. The legislation attempts to allow terminations of pregnancy for victims of rape or incest.
‘We need to defend this law’: Inside an anti-abortion meeting with Tennessee’s GOP lawmakers
Anti-abortion groups helped write and pass laws that banned abortion as soon as Roe v. Wade was overturned. These groups see Tennessee’s ban as the country’s strongest — and they want to keep it that way, according to audio reviewed by ProPublica.
What Tennessee can learn from a high-profile tragedy that led to the legalization of abortion in Ireland
Just like in Tennessee, the Republic of Ireland has had intense debates about abortion access. But 10 years ago this week, one woman’s death caused an uproar that eventually led to the country to legalizing abortion.
Democrat Heidi Campbell faces Republican Andy Ogles for Tennessee’s 5th District. Their opposing stances on abortion could shape the race.
The district is gerrymandered in favor of Republicans, but Democratic candidate Heidi Campbell believes she can defeat Republican Andy Ogles, who has received more support from political action committees. The advantage might be less about money and more about abortion.
Tennessee doctors are used to defending themselves against malpractice suits. A new legal group could help them with criminal abortion charges.
Lawyers in Tennessee are in uncharted waters when it comes to defending medical providers from the state’s new abortion law. A new nonprofit is working to prepare them for legal fights ahead.
A 15-week federal abortion ban has the support of two Tennessee Republicans in Congress
Several Republicans in Tennessee’s federal delegation say they are open to a proposed federal ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The federal legislation would still leave Tennessee’s full abortion ban intact.
Navigating birth control in Tennessee’s post-Roe world
In the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision, a lot of people were left wondering: What does this mean for access to birth control and emergency contraception?
Looking at birth control access in Middle Tennessee
In the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision, a lot of people were left wondering: What does this mean for access to birth control and emergency contraception?
For years, teens came to Nashville to ask for a judge’s permission to get abortions instead of telling their parents. That’s done, leaving ‘zero options.’
For years in Tennessee, teens have traveled to Nashville to get a judge’s approval for an abortion, instead of asking their parents. But that’s no longer an option, and that leaves young people with few places to turn.
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