February 2025 Repro in the News
Our lives are busy, and staying up to date on the latest news—especially in reproductive and sexual health—can overwhelm the best of us. That’s why, each month, we curate the top five media stories you need to know, making it easier to stay informed and empowered around all things related to reproductive well-being.
Bookmark these abortion resources now (Mashable)
Now more than ever, knowing where to access abortion care resources is essential. This Mashable article highlights crucial tools—such as AbortionFinder.org—that help individuals navigate their options and get the care they deserve. As reproductive health faces growing attacks and digital censorship threatens vital information, there are trusted sources out there that continue to provide reliable, essential information and resources for abortion seekers.
A Frank Q&A About Reproductive Rights In Texas (The Texas Signal)
In a recent interview with Texas Signal, Tara Mancini, Director of Public Policy for Power to Decide, addressed the evolving landscape of reproductive rights in Texas. Tara highlighted our organization's commitment to providing accurate sexual and reproductive health information through resources such as AbortionFinder.org and Bedsider.org. She also discussed legislative efforts to reclassify abortion medications and restrict online abortion information, emphasizing that such measures lack medical justification and aim to deter individuals from seeking necessary health care.
CDC data purge threatens pharmacists’ Rx powers (Politico)
As we saw at the beginning of the year, the removal of CDC guidelines has critical implications for health care providers. In this Politico article, CEO and practicing OB-GYN, Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley, speaks to the implications and danger of such information and guidelines not being available anymore for providers and pharmacists. In areas where pharmacists often serve as primary health care providers, this could severely limit their ability to serve patients.
Anti-abortion centers face little regulation. The SAD Act could change that. (The 19th)
Earlier this month Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Suzanne Bonamici reintroduced the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation (SAD) Act, aiming to empower the Federal Trade Commission to regulate anti-abortion centers, often referred to as crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs). CPCs use deceptive practices to mislead patients by denying them information and resources on abortion care, and often spread misinformation about contraception and broader reproductive and sexual health care services. Power to Decide released a statement urging members of Congress to support this legislation and hold CPCs accountable for their harmful actions.
‘They’re Coming After Birth Control’: Rep. Lizzie Fletcher on the Fight for Contraceptive Rights (Ms. Magazine)
In February, Representative Lizzie Fletcher along with other Democratic leaders reintroduced the Right to Contraception Act, which aims to federally protect individuals’ access to birth control and ensure health care providers can offer the full range of contraceptive options and information. In this Ms. Magazine article, Representative Fletcher sits down for a Q&A about the importance of this bill as well as the pending attacks on contraception that could be coming down the pipeline. Power to Decide released a statement urging members of Congress to support the Right to Contraception Act.
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