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Adolescents faced obstacles getting abortions. The Supreme Court just made it harder

The legal and logistical obstacles young people face in accessing reproductive health care became more complicated with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, experts say.
- Joe Hernandez
This is how life in post-Roe America is starting to shape up

As the Supreme Court prepared to issue its decision overturning Roe, NPR spent weeks speaking to experts and activists about what will likely happen next.
- Rachel Treisman
Instagram and Facebook begin removing posts offering abortion pills

Social media posts ostensibly aimed to help women living in states where preexisting laws banning abortion suddenly snapped into effect last Friday.
- The Associated Press
Life after Roe: What the Supreme Court ruling means for Washington state

In the wake of a historic Supreme Court ruling that struck down federal protection of abortion rights, individual states are left to shape their own laws related to abortion access and care. Here in Washington state, abortion remains legal and codified in state law. So, what will the overturning of Roe v. Wade mean for Washingtonians?
- Stephen Howie
Finally, Covid vaccines for the little ones

We've hit a new milestone in our fight against the pandemic. As of June 21, children under the age of five are finally able to receive a vaccination against Covid-19.
- Libby Denkmann
A Faith Leader on the Reversal of Roe

The US supreme court's decision to strike down Roe v Wade Friday was not exactly unexpected ... Even so, we’re probably all going to remember where we were when we learned the news. On this episode of Seattle Now, hear from a local pastor whose faith leads him to mourn the overturning of Roe v Wade.
- Brandi Fullwood
Inslee pushes for constitutional amendment and other protections in wake of Roe v Wade overturn

In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Jay Inslee is pushing for increased protections for reproductive care. Abortion remains legal in Washington state, but Inslee said Saturday that access needs to be solidified to ensure it is guaranteed in the future. He said he'll ask state legislators to pass an amendment enshrining abortion access in the state’s constitution.
- Kate Walters
Biden must take stronger action on abortion, Senate Democrats say

With Roe v. Wade overturned, Senate Democrats want Biden to use presidential power to ease abortion access and protect those who seek the procedures. But he has limited options.
- Sarah McCammon
Pfizer says its tweaked COVID-19 shots boost protection against the omicron variant

Pfizer said that tweaking its vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and works — just days before regulators debate whether to offer Americans updated booster shots this fall.
- The Associated Press
One OB-GYN discusses why she opposes abortions

NPR's Susan Davis speaks with Dr. Christina Francis, board member of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about the U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion.
- Susan Davis

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