Impact of abortion restrictions articles
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Abortion providers 'maxed' in North Carolina, bracing for impact of Florida's new abortion restrictions
84,052. That is the number of abortions reported in Florida in 2023, according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. With a six-week ban on abortions taking effect today, abortion providers in other states say they’re already bearing the burden of that demand.
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Arizona GOP’s latest abortion strategy: Restrict, restrict, restrict
After a conservative majority of the Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 to uphold an antiquated near-total abortion ban from 1864, the shockwaves on both sides of the political aisle were immediate and obvious. Democrats decried the court’s decision, vowing to redouble efforts to pass an amendment to the state’s constitution. If passed, the Arizona Abortion Access Act would effectively negate the court’s ruling and guarantee abortion access to all Arizona citizens. Republicans faced a far...
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Border restrictions impact businesses and residents amid Togo elections
As Togo braces for its crucial elections, businesses and residents along the Togo border are feeling the brunt of tightened restrictions on movement. With the polling day looming, authorities have implemented stringent measures, impacting both commerce and personal travel. Reports from the border paint a picture of frustration and disruption. Businesses reliant on cross-border trade […]