US abortion debate

Posted at 19:55

US ban on abortion referrals for tax-funded clinics

An abortion doula holds hands with a patient during an abortion procedure at an abortion clinic

The Trump administration says federally funded clinics must stop referring women for abortions.

Posted at 22:15 3 Jul

Charges dropped against shot pregnant mum

"There are no winners in this case, only losers in the sad ordeal," said the Alabama prosecutor.

Posted at 13:34 17 Jun

Protests over hacker conference speaker

Protests and a threatened boycott lead the Black Hat hacker conference to axe its keynote speaker.

Posted at 21:53 14 Jun

What's going on with US abortion rights?

Abortion rights activist gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court to protest against the recent abortion laws passed across the country in recent weeks on Tuesday, May 21, 2019

What's behind the surge in the US anti-abortion movement and their so-called "heartbeat bills"?

Posted at 19:17 13 Jun

Texas town bans abortion in all-male council vote

The all-male city council members declared Waskom a "sanctuary city for the unborn".

Posted at 6:37 11 Jun

Firms say US abortion curbs are 'bad for business'

In an open letter, leaders from nearly 200 firms argue abortion restrictions are "bad for business".

Posted at 4:57 11 Jun

The Michigan hotel offering free stays for women travelling for abortions

Some states have passed laws banning abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected

Over the past few months, US states including Alabama, Ohio and Georgia have passed laws that ban abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected. For women living there and seeking a termination, travelling to another state may be the only option.

In response, a hotel manager in the state of Michigan is offering free accommodation and support to women travelling to Michigan for an appointment, where the procedure is still legal.

Shelley, who runs The Yale Hotel in the town of Yale, says she is just part of a sisterhood which is coming together to provide a support network for women.

(Photo: The Yale Hotel, Michigan Credit: Google)

Posted at 16:57 7 Jun