Planned Parenthood will strive to defeat attempts in the Maine Legislature to take away care or shame abortion patients.
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Posted inMaine
Augusta’s Hands Around the Capitol event canceled for the first time in 48 years
The event, organized by pro-life nonprofit Maine Right to Life, usually includes a march, rally and worship at the state Capitol complex.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Supreme Court hints it favors state abortion limits
But Maine lawmakers should not enter into futile debates on this emotional issue.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Supreme Court justices say women can get abortion pill by mail, for now
Two conservative justices dissented, and would have immediately granted a Trump administration request to reinstate the requirement – relaxed during the pandemic – that women must visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain a pill.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Family Planning CEO: Mainers’ right to abortion is safe, for now. We must keep it that way
We should elect pro-choice legislators and press for an amendment protecting abortion rights in the state constitution.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Doctors ask Supreme Court to strike down Trump abortion ‘gag rule’ for clinics
The American Medical Association’s move will raise the profile of a rule that prohibits clinics from referring pregnant women for abortions and imposes other restrictions.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Federal judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
The judge said suspending the requirements aligns with public health guidance to eliminate unnecessary travel and in-person contact.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Collins stumbles over another promise made – and broken
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh once assured Maine’s senior senator he’d respect legal precedent – until he didn’t.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With abortion ruling, Roberts tries to salvage Supreme Court’s reputation
But Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh don’t live by their pledges to honor precedent.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics
The decision was a surprising defeat for abortion opponents, who thought that a new conservative majority with two of President Trump’s appointees on board would start chipping away at abortion access.