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CDC Reports Mistreatment of Patients by Maternity Care Providers
People from some racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to have negative experiences during pregnancy and delivery affecting the quality of…
The Fight to Preserve the Future of Gender and Women's Studies
By Aviva Dove-Viebahn for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …
New Campaign for Florida Voters to Decide on Abortion Protections
Arguing politicians should never be able to force a person to carry a pregnancy against their will, a coalition of abortion rights groups is now …
'Scary Times,' as FL Republicans Propose 6-Week Abortion Ban
On the opening day of Florida's legislative session, Republican lawmakers filed bills in the House and Senate to ban abortions after six weeks…
FL Judge to Temporarily Block 15-Week Abortion Ban
A Florida judge plans to put a hold on the state's new, 15-week abortion ban, set to take effect today. He said it is unconstitutional and will issue …
In Florida, Critics Say Pregnancy is Only Option for GOP Leaders
Abortion rights proponents are warning that most Republican leaders in Florida are set on ensuring that pregnancy is the only option, after the …
Despite Telehealth Restrictions, Aid Access Gets Abortion Pills to FL Patients
By Carrie Baker for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Lily Böhlke for Florida News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …
Doctors Speak Out Against FL Fast-Tracking 15-Week Abortion Ban
Republicans in the Florida Legislature are fast-tracking a 15-week abortion ban over the objections of activists and medical professionals. Last …
Abortion Among Big Issues to Watch in FL 2022 Legislature
As the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates the latest challenge to Roe v. Wade, new abortion laws are already in the works ahead of Florida's upcoming …
Fund Focuses on Post-Pandemic Support for FL Small Businesses
MIAMI, Fla. -- As Florida and other southern states recover from the financial impact of the pandemic, one program aims to ensure small businesses …
National Business Women’s Week Highlights Need for Credit Equity
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - After discovering the healing powers of eating natural, healthy foods, one Jacksonville woman sought to show her community what …
A Call to Build Black Women's Futures by Canceling $50K in Student Debt
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- With Black women carrying more student loan debt than any other group, a national petition has been launched to cancel $50,000 …