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Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas. Access won.Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas. Access won.
Politics

Kansans have voted against a constitutional amendment that said there is no right to an abortion.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The DOJ is suing to make sure women who need medically necessary abortions can actually get themThe DOJ is suing to make sure women who need medically necessary abortions can actually get them
Politics

A federal law requires ERs to care for patients with medical emergencies. The DOJ wants that enforced for abortion patients.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Senate Republicans threatened to burn a bill that would have helped veterans. Here’s why.Senate Republicans threatened to burn a bill that would have helped veterans. Here’s why.
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Democrats say the reason is over unrelated pending bills.

By Tory Lysik and Li Zhou
Politics
Why the Kansas abortion amendment is so confusingWhy the Kansas abortion amendment is so confusing
Politics

The “Value Them Both” amendment is the first time voters will weigh in on abortion post-Roe.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
The uncomfortable problem with Roe v. Wade
Politics

The Constitution doesn’t tell us which rights it protects, and now the power to decide that question rests with people like Samuel Alito.

By Ian Millhiser
Science
The smallpox vaccine stockpile isn’t the monkeypox solution we need — yetThe smallpox vaccine stockpile isn’t the monkeypox solution we need — yet
Science

Public health leaders are weighing significant trade-offs to ACAM2000, including the vaccine’s side effects.

By Keren Landman, MD
Video
4 ways Americans are still getting abortion pills4 ways Americans are still getting abortion pills
Play
Video

Banning abortion doesn’t eliminate the need for it.

By Kimberly Mas
Politics
Gavin Newsom’s plan to save the Constitution by trolling the Supreme CourtGavin Newsom’s plan to save the Constitution by trolling the Supreme Court
Politics

A new California gun law should force the Supreme Court to confront the enormity of its worst decision in decades.

By Ian Millhiser
Science
We’ve all got Covid-19 fatigue, but BA.5 shows it’s not overWe’ve all got Covid-19 fatigue, but BA.5 shows it’s not over
Science

Despite increased cases, public health officials’ plans seem muted, at best.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Rape and incest abortion exceptions don’t really existRape and incest abortion exceptions don’t really exist
Politics

Just three states with abortion bans in effect include the carveouts, and some anti-abortion advocates want to remove the exceptions altogether.

By Fabiola Cineas
Technology
Amazon wants to be your doctor now, tooAmazon wants to be your doctor now, too
Technology

The e-commerce giant is buying One Medical for $4 billion.

By Sara Morrison
What you need to know about birth control post-Roe
Even Better

Amid growing concerns over whether birth control is at risk, experts advise staying informed.

By Allie Volpe
Politics
Can pharmacists refuse to fill prescriptions for drugs that can be used in abortions?Can pharmacists refuse to fill prescriptions for drugs that can be used in abortions?
Politics

Under this Supreme Court, patients could struggle to obtain lifesaving drugs like methotrexate.

By Ian Millhiser
Future Perfect
How the pandemic screwed up our antibioticsHow the pandemic screwed up our antibiotics
Future Perfect

Antibiotic resistance was already a crisis. Covid-19 made it an emergency.

By Sigal Samuel
Politics
Why adoption won’t fill the gaps of a Roe-less AmericaWhy adoption won’t fill the gaps of a Roe-less America
Politics

The “We Will Adopt Your Baby” signs ring so hollow. Here’s what’s missing.

By Emily St. James
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The challenge of turning pro-choice Americans into pro-choice votersThe challenge of turning pro-choice Americans into pro-choice voters
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

To protect reproductive rights after Roe, advocates will need to mobilize people with real reservations about abortion.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Politics
Reproductive rights have never been secure. Ask Black women.Reproductive rights have never been secure. Ask Black women.
Politics

If you’re wondering how we got here, look to Black women’s long fight for reproductive justice.

By Fabiola Cineas
Future Perfect
The true physical and mental costs of pregnancyThe true physical and mental costs of pregnancy
Future Perfect

Why being forced to carry a pregnancy to term is invasive and traumatic.

By Miranda Dixon-Luinenburg
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The battleground House and Senate races where the end of Roe could have the biggest impactThe battleground House and Senate races where the end of Roe could have the biggest impact
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The Supreme Court’s decision could help Democrats in 17 tight midterm contests.

By Nicole Narea and Li Zhou
Politics
The post-legal Supreme CourtThe post-legal Supreme Court
Politics

What happens if the Court rejects the rule of law?

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The limitations of Joe Biden’s executive order on abortionThe limitations of Joe Biden’s executive order on abortion
Politics

It marks an important first step, though there’s still more the White House could do.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Senate Democrats slowly consider their options after RoeSenate Democrats slowly consider their options after Roe
Politics

Inside the debates dividing the lawmakers, now on recess.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Technology
Should I delete my period app? And other post-Roe privacy questions.Should I delete my period app? And other post-Roe privacy questions.
Technology

How police can find out where you’ve been, and what you can do about it.

By Sara Morrison
Science
A pregnancy turns deadly in an anti-abortion state. What happens next?A pregnancy turns deadly in an anti-abortion state. What happens next?
Science

Why medical emergency exceptions for abortions aren’t enough.

By Neel Dhanesha
Politics
How Dobbs is affecting abortion care, one week onHow Dobbs is affecting abortion care, one week on
Politics

Court battles, new laws, and confusion over abortion policy have left politicians, providers, and patients in a state of flux.

By Ellen Ioanes
Abortion
Not all religions oppose abortionNot all religions oppose abortion
Abortion

A rabbi makes the case for reproductive rights.

By Marin Cogan
Future Perfect
We’re battling a sleep loss epidemic. California has a plan to fight it.We’re battling a sleep loss epidemic. California has a plan to fight it.
Future Perfect

A new law will require the school day to start later in California — and other states may soon follow.

By Sigal Samuel
Politics
10 ways to fix a broken Supreme Court10 ways to fix a broken Supreme Court
Politics

Democrats don’t have the votes right now for major Supreme Court reform. But if they pick up seats, they could have many options.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The many reasons the “just vote” rhetoric from Democrats falls flatThe many reasons the “just vote” rhetoric from Democrats falls flat
Politics

“It is unacceptable that there was not a concrete plan the minute this decision came down.”

By Li Zhou
Who overturning Roe hurts most, explained in 7 charts
Politics

Data shows why taking abortion rights away is structural violence against women.

By Li Zhou and Youyou Zhou
Future Perfect
Under Obamacare, birth control pills are free. Why aren’t vasectomies?Under Obamacare, birth control pills are free. Why aren’t vasectomies?
Future Perfect

Expanding access to vasectomy care could help shift some of the burden of birth control.

By Kenny Torrella
Politics
Why America’s allies are worried about the end of RoeWhy America’s allies are worried about the end of Roe
Politics

It’s another sign of America’s increasing unpredictability.

By Jen Kirby
The Aftermath
Science

A series about the collateral health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in communities around the US.

By Vox Staff
“She hardly goes out”: Racism is keeping many Asian Americans from going to the doctor
Features

Pandemic-related hate crimes against Asian Americans have left many feeling unsafe in public. The consequences of missed health care will have lasting effects.

By Jenny Chen
Politics
How blue cities in red states are resisting abortion bansHow blue cities in red states are resisting abortion bans
Politics

Mayors know their cities can’t be abortion oases. But they’re doing what they can.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Black women will suffer the most without RoeBlack women will suffer the most without Roe
Politics

Black women seek abortions at the highest rate and will face greater rates of maternal mortality without the right to choose.

By Fabiola Cineas
Technology
What people are Googling in states where abortion is now illegalWhat people are Googling in states where abortion is now illegal
Technology

Google searches show people’s questions and fears in a post-Roe America.

By Rani Molla
Politics
Think polarization is bad now? Wait till the post-Roe abortion wars get started.Think polarization is bad now? Wait till the post-Roe abortion wars get started.
Politics

Dobbs is the next stress test for America’s teetering democracy.

By Zack Beauchamp
Money
You shouldn’t have to ask your boss for an abortionYou shouldn’t have to ask your boss for an abortion
Money

Corporate America is an imperfect ally on abortion rights.

By Emily Stewart
Money
The anti-abortion “social safety net”The anti-abortion “social safety net”
Money

The right wants “crisis pregnancy centers” to replace abortion clinics.

By Anna North