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One Year After Roe's Reversal, Abortion Sparks Political Divide and Shifts Healthcare Landscape

  • Laws restricting or banning abortion have taken effect in nearly half the country, leaving millions without access to care and causing widespread confusion.
  • Public support for abortion rights has grown, but the issue remains contentious and divisive, influencing voter preferences, the 2024 election, and the future of the Supreme Court.
  • The number of abortions nationwide has declined, but more women are traveling out of state for the procedure and medication abortions are on the rise.
  • The ruling has complicated healthcare for pregnant women and worsened existing shortages of obstetricians and gynecologists.
  • Corporations and employers have promised to support women's reproductive health care but have faced criticism for not doing enough.
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