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In the lead-up to our country’s 250th anniversary, Errin Haines is writing a series of columns to contemplate the complicated expansion of our democracy. Subscr...

A woman is suing an Illinois hospital and OBGYN after allegedly being denied care for her ectopic pregnancy — a condition that can be life-threatening without quick treatment that involves terminating the pregnancy.

The case, filed on behalf of 28-year-old Harmonie Perrone, poses thorny questions about whether patients experiencing pregnancy complications are able t...

SANDPOINT, Idaho — An anti-abortion pregnancy center on the outskirts of this Idaho Panhandle town greets visitors with an abridged Bible verse painted on the wall of its waiting area: “Come to me & I will give you rest.”

7B Care Clinic has been operating in Sandpoint since 2001 and was previously called Life Choices Pregnancy Center and Sandpoint Crisis Pregnan...

Adrian Moore was sharing a blanket with his friends, watching the sun come up over Morton Ranch High School before the first day of his senior year. Parents and teachers milled among the teenagers, overseeing the “Senior Sunrise” tradition to kick off the semester. The principal approached Adrian’s mom, Julie Johnson, looking pained. She told Johnson that due to a recent chan...

Our Sister’s House used to staff a 24-hour hotline. No matter what time of day a domestic violence survivor called for help, an advocate would be able to help them stay safe. But then a lack of funding meant that hours and staff had to be reduced. Now if someone calls for help overnight or on the weekend, no one picks up the phone.

The organization has been focused ...