abortion
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In 2022 Herrera, who now goes by Lizelle Gonzalez, took the abortion pill misoprostol when she was 19 weeks pregnant.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Reporting on abortion and women’s health could be found largely in the Style section.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
However, Labour peers including Baroness Neate backed the changes to make abortion more accessible for the most vulnerable, saying "it's common for domestic abuse to begin with pregnancy".
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Besides the governor, Stratton had the endorsement of the junior Democratic senator from Illinois, Tammy Duckworth, and Emily’s List, an organization dedicated to backing candidates who support abortion rights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
No one had an abortion without regret, she thought; abortions were an action of last resort, when there was no better option.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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