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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 30/09/2026

50 years ago, Congress first enacted the Hyde Amendment—blocking federal Medicaid funding from covering abortion. This racist & coercive policy falls hardest on people with low incomes, Black, Indigenous & other people of color. Hyde must end now. Get the facts: gu.tt/3XTwksI #Hyde50

Bold text on a navy blue background states, "Ending the Hyde Amendment is crucial to ensuring reproductive freedom for millions of people in the US."

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 28/09/2026

Thank you @booker.senate.gov & @schakowsky.house.gov for reintroducing the Abortion Is Health Care Everywhere Act to end the Helms Amendment—a policy that puts reproductive freedom out of reach for millions of people globally 🌍 #Sept28

A dark blue background features bold yellow text that says, "Abortion is Health Care" and a small white starburst on the right side. Below are the hashtags "#RepealHelms" and "#AbortionIsEssential.

Yellow background with bold blue text at the top reading "Repeal Helms" followed by a white starburst symbol. Below, small black text explains that the Helms Amendment has limited access to reproductive health services globally for more than 50 years, restricting rights and bodily autonomy.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 28/09/2026

Today marks 26 years since mifepristone was approved by the FDA. This safe and effective medication has made it possible for millions of people in the US to get abortion care on their own terms, including through telehealth. We must #ProtectAbortionMeds and ensure access for all!

A dark green background with two hands holding each other. The text reads: "Care Over Politics: Protect Medication Abortion." The word "Protect" is highlighted in pink, and "Medication Abortion" is in yellow.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 24/09/2026

Thank you Sen. @murray.senate.gov for introducing the Affordability Is Access Act to require coverage of OTC contraception without cost sharing. This bill could be transformative—including for millions of women who need low- or no-cost birth control, but live in communities without adequate access.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 23/09/2026

Millions in the US rely on @ppfa.org for affordable birth control. If Planned Parenthood was removed from the publicly funded contraceptive care system, 12.4 million women in need of low- or no-cost #BirthControl would be affected. More in our research with @powertodecide.bsky.social: gu.tt/4y5ai5M

White and yellow text on a violet background says, “Planned Parenthood delivers affordable birth control to millions of people across the United States. New evidence from Power to Decide & Guttmacher shows what’s at stake if this critical provider were removed from the publicly funded contraceptive care system.”

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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The science is clear: medication abortion is safe, effective, and proven. Medical decisions should be left up to patients and their providers, not lawmakers or politicians. #ProtectAbortionMeds

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 18/09/2026

Explore the maps and full findings 📍⬇️ powertodecide.org/contraceptiv...

A map of the United States on a yellow background. White and navy blue text says, "Everyone deserves access to affordable birth control in their communities. Policymakers & advocates must keep fighting to close gaps & ensure access for all. Learn more at powertodecide.org." Power to Decide and Guttmacher logos appear in the bottom left corner.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 18/09/2026

Here's what the data say about just how deep these #ContraceptiveAccess gaps run ⬇️

A photo of an exam room on a yellow background. White and navy blue text says, "Almost 75% or 15.7 million of these women live in a county with an extreme gap in access—where service availability meets only 25% of the need or less." Power to Decide and Guttmacher logos appear in the bottom left corner.

A photo of a clinic waiting room on a yellow background. White and navy blue text says, "Over 1 million of these women live in a county without a single publicly funded health center offering any contraceptive care." Power to Decide and Guttmacher logos appear in the bottom left corner.

A photo of condoms on a yellow background. White and navy blue text says, "1.9 million of these women live in a county without access to a health center that offers the full range of birth control methods." Power to Decide and Guttmacher logos appear in the bottom left corner.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 18/09/2026

The new Contraceptive Access Maps we created with @powertodecide.bsky.social offer two ways to look at county-level birth control access across the US. Learn more: powertodecide.org/contraceptiv...

A map of the United States on a yellow background. White and magenta text says, "Access to birth control shouldn’t depend on where you live. 21.4 million women of reproductive age in the U.S. live in contraceptive access gaps." Power to Decide and Guttmacher logos appear in the bottom left corner.

A map of the United States on a yellow background. In white text, "contraceptive access gaps" are defined as, "Counties where there are more women in need of low- or no-cost contraception than local clinics can serve." Power to Decide and Guttmacher logos appear in the bottom left corner.

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SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change @siecus.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Say hello to your national back-to-school sex ed guide 👋 SIECUS just released our 2026 State Profiles, a comprehensive state-by-state analysis breaking down the sex ed policy landscape in your community and how you can take action. Where does your state stand on sex ed? siecus.org/siecus-state...

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 16/09/2026

21.4 million women in need of low- or no-cost birth control live in a contraceptive access gap, according to new data from Guttmacher & @powertodecide.bsky.social. The findings paint a stark picture of the reality of birth control access as #ReproHealth & rights face growing threats. @selenasd.com

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 16/09/2026

NEW: The Contraceptive Access Maps are live, built in partnership with @powertodecide.bsky.social. 21.4 million women in the US live in a contraceptive access gap—where the need for low- or no-cost contraception is greater than the availability of services. More: powertodecide.org/contraceptiv...

Pink and navy blue text at the top says, "Contraceptive Access Maps: Access to publicly funded clinics offering any contraceptive services." A map of the United States with color coding to show which counties have the highest and lowest access to these services. Below the map, pink text says, "21.4 million women in need live in a contraceptive access gap." At the bottom are logos for Power to Decide and Guttmacher, and white text says, "Learn more at powertodecide.org."

Pink and navy blue text at the top says, "Contraceptive Access Maps: Access to publicly funded clinics offering the full range of contraceptive services." A map of the United States with color coding to show which counties have the highest and lowest access to these services. Below the map, pink text says, "21.4 million women in need live in a contraceptive access gap." At the bottom are logos for Power to Decide and Guttmacher, and white text says, "Learn more at powertodecide.org."

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 14/09/2026

The EPA's decision to include mifepristone in water testing is the clear result of political pressure from anti-abortion groups—not credible new evidence. Mife remains safe & effective. More via @jessicavalenti.bsky.social: gu.tt/4h8aGt4

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BREAKING: EPA Will Test Drinking Water for Abortion Pills & Contraception

The federal agency just caved to years of anti-abortion pressure

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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The EPA will test America's drinking water for abortion medication & birth control—caving to a years-long pressure campaign from anti-abortion extremists.

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BREAKING: EPA Will Test Drinking Water for Abortion Pills & Contraception

The federal agency just caved to years of anti-abortion pressure

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 10/09/2026

Bans & restrictions don’t reduce the need for abortion—they push critical health services out of reach. Now, the same playbook used to restrict abortion in the US is being weaponized to attack the full spectrum of #ReproHealth care. Watch the final part of our series & learn more: gu.tt/4aaowbM

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 09/09/2026

Telehealth access to mifepristone has been essential to reproductive freedom for millions of people in the US. Any court decision that reimposes in-person dispensing restrictions on mife would be rooted in political ideology—not science. Get the facts: gu.tt/4yjcWV5 #ProtectAbortionMeds

A group of three individuals, viewed from behind with arms around each other, against a blue background. Bold white and black text above them reads, "MEDICATION ABORTION: SAFE. EFFECTIVE. PROVEN."

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 05/09/2026

On September 9, arguments will be held in Louisiana v. FDA—a baseless case targeting mifepristone. Access to mife will not change until the case makes its way back to SCOTUS, but the eventual outcome could bring the most dramatic change to #AbortionAccess since Dobbs. More: gu.tt/42VEcff

Navy blue text on a white background says, "Medication abortion is safe, effective & essential, but access remains under attack in Louisiana v. FDA." Below, white text in a violet box says, "Any decision that imposes restrictions on mifepristone would be unjustified and jeopardize care nationwide." A photo of three bottles of mifepristone tablets appears at the bottom.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 04/09/2026

Medication abortion is safe, effective & essential. Part 2 of our series covers what you need to know about the long-standing safety record behind abortion pills & how attacks on access are rooted in political ideology—not science. #ProtectAbortionMeds

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 03/09/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Gloria Steinem, a fierce champion of reproductive health and rights. We will never stop working toward the vision she carried of liberation and justice for all.

Navy blue and violet text on a white background features a quote from Kelly Baden, Guttmacher's Vice President for US Policy & Communications: "Gloria Steinem spent her life fighting for abortion rights, autonomy and dignity. We are committed to carrying that legacy forward.” A light blue wave design appears near the bottom of the image.

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 03/09/2026

Thank you, Gloria, for fighting to make this world a better place for women and LGBTQ+ people — at work, at home, and in every community. May her memory be a blessing.

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National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · 03/09/2026

Gloria Steinem did not simply make history. She inspired generations of women to follow their own paths and fight for their right to be in the room. She deeply understood that you need to start by changing culture in order to change policy—and that women will always be the engine behind that change.

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ifwhenhow @ifwhenhow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Abortion pills are safe & effective. The major risk people face is not medical, it's legal. No one should have to fear arrest for accessing medication abortion. Everyone deserves the care they need–when and where they need it! Know your rights & risks. Get free legal help: ReproLegalHelpline.org

A graphic with a blue background and at the bottom a black and white picture of three different people's backs with their hands around each other. At the top and centered is white text that reads, "Medication abortion:" Then under in black is "Safe. Effective. Proven."

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 27/08/2026

Misinformation about abortion is everywhere, and it’s fueling attacks on reproductive freedom. We have the facts you need to fight back. Watch part 1 of our new series now and learn more: gu.tt/4aaowbM

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 24/08/2026

50+ recipients lost federal sex ed grants because they didn’t align with the Trump Administration's priorities. New guidelines push abstinence-only education over evidence. Guttmacher expert Anna Bernstein in @bmj.com on why this conservative agenda puts young people at risk: gu.tt/4xWaHXW

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Trump administration’s new adolescent sex education policy pushes the conservative agenda

Funding cuts and guidance are being weaponised with damaging consequences for sexual health outcomes and education, writes Anna Bernstein In late June, over 50 grant recipients of the US’s Teen Preg...

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 20/08/2026

Evidence-based research is crucial to defending and advancing reproductive freedom. Repost to put the facts front and center. Learn more: gu.tt/4xaXavx #ReproductiveHealth

Navy and white text on a blue background says, "Guttmacher Research Roundup: Our latest findings on sexual & reproductive health in the US." Four bullet points summarize key findings from recent studies on patient knowledge of telehealth abortion, contraceptive use and preferences, evidence showing that contraception does not impact long-term fertility, and person-centered approaches to measuring contraceptive use.

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 20/08/2026

"The guidelines require grant recipients to incorporate education on sexual risk avoidance—also known as abstinence-only education." Trump administration’s new adolescent sex education policy pushes the conservative agenda, @guttmacher.org www.bmj.com/content/394/...

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 19/08/2026

Around the world, humanitarian crises strain health systems, but repro & sexual health needs continue. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we’re recognizing the humanitarian workers navigating these barriers to deliver care. Read our research on care access in crisis-affected settings: gu.tt/4wvo7Jj

White and yellow text on a navy blue background reads, "World Humanitarian Day - Reproductive health needs don't stop for war or displacement."

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 18/08/2026

Four states in the US have taken action to protect and expand contraceptive access in 2026: Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina and Virginia. These protections are critical to building a foundation for equitable #BirthControl access. youtube.com/shorts/Ykek3...

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States across the US are stepping up to protect contraceptive access

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 17/08/2026

This evidence comes at a critical time as telehealth access to #mifepristone once again goes before the court in September. Increasing awareness of telehealth abortion is essential to ensuring that all people can make informed decisions about the type of care that is right for them.

Navy blue and violet text says, "Access to mifepristone via telehealth and mail will once again be on the line when Louisiana v. FDA resumes at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in September 2026. Any decision that reimposes medically unnecessary restrictions will cause major disruptions to care." A photo of three bottles of mifepristone tablets appears in the left bottom corner.

Navy blue and violet text says, "Everyone deserves access to their preferred method of abortion care." Near the bottom, white text in a violet box says, "Increasing awareness of telehealth abortion is critical to ensuring that all people can make informed decisions about their care."

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 17/08/2026

Telehealth abortion is critical for people in restrictive states across the US, but many people are not aware of this option. New Guttmacher data shows that only 1/3 of patients surveyed at six brick-and-mortar clinics knew they could receive abortion pills by mail. Read more: gu.tt/3RNoLnd

White and yellow text on a navy-blue background says, “Abortion pills can be mailed to any address in the United States, but many people do not know about this option. Raising awareness of telehealth access is critical as legal threats to medication abortion continue.”

Navy blue and violet text describes a Guttmacher study of 359 patients at 6 brick-and-mortar clinics across the US to assess knowledge of telehealth abortion. The findings show that only 32% of patients surveyed knew that abortion medications could be ordered online and mailed to them.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 12/08/2026

Using reversible contraception does not make it harder or impossible to get pregnant later, but misinformation is widespread. In a new commentary, Lorna Begg of the Population Council joins Guttmacher experts @onykepe.bsky.social & @cbpolis.bsky.social to break down the facts: gu.tt/4fCYy3z

White and yellow text introduces findings from a new commentary in the Studies in Family Planning journal: "Contraceptives help to protect, not hinder, long-term fertility. But misinformation is widespread. Get the facts." A violet gradient background features photos of different types of birth control methods

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 11/08/2026

A new Massachusetts law will expand #AbortionAccess beyond 24 wks with a doctor's approval. This law is critical to allowing more people to get care later in pregnancy & ensuring that providers can rely on medical expertise rather than limiting care based on narrow exceptions. gu.tt/4hn7kUO

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Massachusetts expands abortion access to any point during pregnancy

On Monday, it joined nine states and Washington, D.C. in eliminating gestational restrictions on abortions.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 10/08/2026

Anti-abortion state policymakers in the US are focused on cutting off remaining access to care and criminalizing pregnant people. Our expert @kimyaf.bsky.social analyzes the major restrictive bills and trends from this year’s state legislative sessions. ⬇️

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State policy attacks on abortion access in the first half of 2026

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 04/08/2026

Safe abortion care saves lives, but access looks different depending on where you live. New Guttmacher research covers shifts in postabortion care in Kenya, unintended pregnancy among refugee teens in Uganda, and pharmacy access to abortion pills in Ethiopia. Learn more: gu.tt/4xaQtcg

Text on a violet background reads, "Guttmacher Research Roundup: Our latest findings on reproductive health globally." Below the title are bullet points summarizing findings from three different studies.

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Isaac Maddow-Zimet @imaddowzimet.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

1/ ICYMI, last week the Monthly Abortion Provision Study released new 2025 data on specific flows of travel between states for abortion care; we update these detailed travel data annually, but this round, we also improved our dashboard to make them easier to use! www.guttmacher.org/monthly-abor...

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 28/07/2026

Guttmacher expert @kimyaf.bsky.social joined The Situation Womb to unpack our new Monthly Abortion Provision Study data showing how post-Dobbs abortion laws are reshaping access in the US—from a surge in telehealth medication abortion to the ripple effects of state bans. Watch now: gu.tt/4h38Knd

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The Situation Womb: Attacks on Plan C and Abortion's New Landscape

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change @siecus.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

SIECUS tracked 498 bills through July 📈 174 directly impact sex education. Here's what we found 🧠

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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 24/07/2026

👏 VICTORY: A federal court in Virginia just ruled that the Food and Drug Administration's restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone are unjustified and baseless, and ordered the Trump admin to reconsider them.

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Whole Woman’s Health Alliance v. FDA - Center for Reproductive Rights

This case challenges the unique restrictions (REMS) limiting providers and pharmacies who prescribe or dispense mifepristone.

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Abortion Care Network @abortioncare.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Independent abortion clinics are vital to sustaining access nationwide. Since the Dobbs decision,100 independent clinics have closed or stopped providing care. Once a clinic closes, it’s unlikely to reopen—leaving lasting gaps in access. Learn more: abortioncarenetwork.org/communitiesn...

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 23/07/2026

Abortion should be available to everyone, in all communities. Follow @abortioncare.bsky.social and @guttmacher.org for more of the facts on abortion care and access.

A navy blue headline on an off-white background says, "The bottom line." Underneath is a list of 3 bullet points: The first bullet features an icon representing people and says, "Travel for abortion care is shaped by both state abortion bans and where care is available." The second features a medical clinic icon and says, "Independent clinics are essential. When clinics close, patients often have fewer options close to home." The third features a heart icon and says, "Everyone deserves abortion care that’s safe, local, and accessible." At the bottom, blue text reads, "Learn more in Guttmacher’s new Monthly Abortion Provision Study findings and Abortion Care Network’s 2025 Communities New Clinics report."

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 23/07/2026

The closure of independent abortion clinics is another threat to access: 100 clinics have closed or stopped providing care since Dobbs. When clinics close, patients lose key options close to home. Learn more from @abortioncare.bsky.social: abortioncarenetwork.org/communitiesn... #IndiesProvide

Colorful text says, "Fact: Where someone gets abortion care depends on two things: 1) State laws, with abortion bans forcing people to leave their state; and 2) Clinic availability, stressing the importance of independent clinics for abortion access, many of which have closed since the Dobbs decision. The graphic notes that, since Dobbs, 100 independent abortion clinics have closed or stopped providing care; and 13 states now have no abortion clinics. The data source noted at the bottom is the Abortion Care Network's 2025 Communities Need Clinics Report.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 23/07/2026

State abortion policies reach far beyond their borders, creating regional & even national disruptions to care, as shown by our latest data on travel patterns from Texas & Florida. Traveling for abortion requires time, money & crossing hundreds or thousands of miles. More: gu.tt/4dnYPED

Navy blue and pink text says, "Fact: Traveling for abortion care isn't simple. It can mean time, money, and crossing hundreds, or thousands of miles. In 2025, nearly 23,000 Texans traveled out of state for abortion care. On the right of the graphic, a list shows state destinations and number of travelers out of Texas: NM (9,440), KS (5,130), CO (3,370), CA (1,470), IL (810) and NY (470). At the bottom text next to an icon of a car says, "Some traveled hundreds of miles and across multiple state lines to get care. The source of data noted at the bottom is Guttmacher's Monthly Abortion Provision Study.

Navy blue text on an off-white background says, "Fact: One abortion ban affects many states. After Florida's 6-week ban took effect in 2024, abortion patients traveled along the East Coast and across the country for care. The number leaving Florida increased significantly in 2025 compared with 2023, before the ban." Below is a list of state and the number of people who traveled out of Florida to those destinations: NC (2,310 people), VA (2,130 people), NY (2,000 people), and CA (620 people). Text near the bottom says "One state’s abortion ban reshaped access across the Southeast and beyond."

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 23/07/2026

New findings from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study show how state bans, clinic closures & telehealth have shifted where & how abortion is accessed in the US—with many people still traveling far for care. We joined @abortioncare.bsky.social to share the latest data on travel for abortion care ⬇️

Colorful text on an off-white background says, "New Study, July 2026: Facts Over Fiction: Travel for Abortion Care." A travel route icon appears below the text. The Abortion Care Network and Guttmacher logos appear at the bottom.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 16/07/2026

NEW: DHS weaponizes confusion in "public charge" rule. "These policies will increase fear in immigrant communities, keep people from accessing care they qualify for, make communities sicker, & push increased costs onto everyone." — Community Catalyst VP of Policy & Gvt Affairs, Shaina Goodman

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Families USA @familiesusa.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🚨DHS finalized a new rule that penalizes lawfully present and eligible immigrants for accessing vital services, leaving some lawfully present immigrant families with the impossible choice of gambling that accessing care won’t cost them their future.

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Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition @pifcoalition.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Despite widespread opposition, the Trump administration is moving forward with a final regulation threatening access to health and social services for millions of lawfully present immigrants and U.S. citizens in immigrant families. Read our statement. pifcoalition.org/resources/pr...

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 17/07/2026

A win for abortion access in Pennsylvania: A Court has cleared the way for state Medicaid funds to cover abortion care. Everyone deserves timely, affordable and compassionate care in their own community. Our interactive policy map is up to date: gu.tt/4985P4S

Map of the United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a navy blue bar at the top says, "Abortion policies in effect as of July 16, 2026."

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Today, we celebrate a historic win for reproductive freedom, racial justice, and public health in Pennsylvania!

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 16/07/2026

Title X has been dedicated to ensuring critical & affordable #ReproductiveHealth care in the US for more than 50 years. Now, this vital program faces renewed threats by the Trump administration & larger anti‑abortion movement. Guttmacher experts examine the impact of these attacks ⬇️

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