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For more than 55 years, Guttmacher has been the leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 5h
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
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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Ms. Magazine @msmagazine.com · 03/09/2026
Gloria Steinem, the journalist, organizer and co-founder of Ms. whose name became inseparable from the modern movement for women’s equality, died Wednesday at her home in New York City.
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Rest in Power: Gloria Steinem, Ms. Cofounder and Feminist Visionary
Gloria Steinem, the journalist, organizer and co-founder of <em>Ms.</em> whose name became inseparable from the modern movement for women’s equality, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, at her home in New York C...
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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.
None of us can be liberated if other groups are not. - Gloria Steinem. HRC logo
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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
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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Monthly Abortion Provision Study
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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
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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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 15/07/2026
New: Guttmacher experts unpack growing attacks on #TitleX — the nation’s only federal program dedicated to comprehensive family planning care for people living with low incomes — and what they could mean for contraceptive access, standards of care and health equity. Read more: gu.tt/3REupHY
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The Dangerous Unraveling Of The United States' Family Planning Safety Net | Health Affairs Forefront
Since taking office, the Trump administration has inflicted chaos on Title X, the only federal program that supports the provision of comprehensive reproductive health care to low-income people.
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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 14/07/2026
Guttmacher joined thousands of researchers & organizations in opposing a Trump administration rule that would politicize the federal grant-making process & harm #ReproductiveHealth programs & research. We stand with those fighting for rigorous science over ideology. More: gu.tt/4vyc1yC
Navy blue and violet text on a light grey background with line details reads, “A new policy proposed by the Trump administration would use federal funding as a weapon against abortion and contraception access, gender-affirming care, and health equity.” Below, highlighted in yellow, navy blue text attributes the quote to Jonathan Wittenberg, Guttmacher President and CEO.
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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 06/07/2026
"It's really tough to coordinate work & childcare & a bunch of different things to go in person to a clinic, & telehealth can alleviate those barriers for some people." @kimyaf.bsky.social spoke with @nataliekrebs.bsky.social about Iowa's new #MedicationAbortion restriction: gu.tt/4weFH4m
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Iowa law adding restrictions to medication abortions takes effect
A new law that requires Iowans go to an in-person medical appointment in order to obtain abortion medication has gone into effect.
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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 02/07/2026
Young people deserve education and resources that support their sexual and reproductive health. The cancelation of vital federal funding to grantees of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program will harm the many young people nationwide who rely on these programs. gu.tt/4ggEWDl
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Federal health agency cancels most of its teen pregnancy prevention grants • Stateline
A spokesperson for U.S. Health and Human Services confirmed to Stateline on Friday that the agency is canceling 53 out of 67 grants, worth about $68 million, under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, affecting grantees in more than two dozen states.
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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 01/07/2026
Nearly 43 million women in the US use birth control, but not all are using their preferred methods. Our latest research breaks down data on contraceptive use & preferences. Everyone deserves access to birth control methods that work best for them. More in our new fact sheet: gu.tt/44mHcS7
White and yellow text on a navy-blue background says, “New data on contraceptive use & preferences: Millions of women in the United States use birth control, but do they use their preferred method?”Yellow and white says, "57% of US women ages 15-49 currently use a contraceptive method." Below, in a row of 10 person-shaped icons, 6 icons are highlighted to represent the 42.8 million women using contraception. Data are from 2022-2023.White and yellow text on a violet banner says, "The most commonly used birth control methods reflect people's diverse preferences and the need for a full range of options." Below, a bar chart shows the proportion of US contraceptive users ages 15-49 by most common methods: Birth control pills at 23%, Condoms at 21%, Female permanent methods at 20%, Withdrawal at 19%, and IUDs at 16%. A note states that percentages account for use of multiple methods.White text on a navy blue background says, "Affordability is a key barrier to women’s use of preferred contraceptive methods." Two pie charts show that, if cost was not an issue, 13% of current contraceptive users would choose a different method (excluding those using only female permanent methods), and 31% of non-users would start using a method.
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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 30/06/2026
Understanding how attacks on gender-affirming care and abortion access overlap is critical to resisting them and building solidarity across both fights. More in our op-ed with the National LGBTQ Task Force via @advocate.com: gu.tt/3Q5eqBG #GenderAffirmingCare #AbortionAccess
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Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked
Opinion: Lawmakers are using the same tactics, including criminalization, surveillance, and restrictions on young people to limit access to both abortion and gender-affirming care, write state policy ...
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