The birth control pill is already available over the counter in many countries around the world. Now, reproductive rights advocates in the U.S. are campaigning to make the pill more accessible and affordable.
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They’re Coming for Our Birth Control—and Lying About It
The arguments of Mark Rienzi, counsel for Trump v. Pennsylvania, are dishonest, damaging and delusional. Let’s unpack each of these lies.
Will the Supreme Court Treat Birth Control as Essential Health Care?
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Pennsylvania—one of the first in a slew of cases now being argued telephonically due to the COVID pandemic. The case involves the almost decade-long battle to bring to fruition the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) promise of equitable access to essential health care for all Americans.
Yet Again, Supreme Court is Deciding If Employers May Deny Birth Control Coverage
In a case that pits religious freedom against access to contraceptives, the Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments on whether the Trump administration can make it easier for employers with religious and moral objections to opt out of providing birth control coverage in their insurance plans.
Periods Don’t Stop for a Pandemic—But They Can, Says Pandia Health’s Dr. Yen
In addition to toilet paper, hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes, COVID-19 panic purchasing is causing a shortage of pads and tampons. Faced with a shortage of options, here’s an option: Stop your period.
Back Up Your BC Today!
Today marks the ninth annual Back up Your Birth Control Day to support access to emergency contraception, or EC. Right now, women and men aged 17 and older can access EC like Plan B over the counter without a prescription, but those who are 16 or under need a prescription from a doctor. One year […]