abortion ban Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Two years post-Dobbs, no state is left unaffected

By Rachel Sun July 16, 2024

A Planned Parenthood building is pictured. A table and a blue tent is pictured in the parking lot in front of the building.

A national report from Senator Maria Cantwell’s office shows abortion bans are having far-reaching impacts across states with and without abortion bans. NWPB's Rachel Sun reports.Read More

Idaho abortion patients traveling to WA increased more than 50 percent after Dobbs

By Rachel Sun July 6, 2023

People stand outside the Pullman Planned Parenthood building during 2016. The clinic has seen an increase in patients from Idaho seeking abortions in recent months, following the passage of laws that have curtailed abortion in Idaho. (Credit: The Lewiston Tribune)

Doctors say end of federal protections affect more than just abortion careRead More

Northwest Abortion Access Fund reports nearly doubled expenses following Dobbs decision

By Rachel Sun January 24, 2023

A stretch of road between snow-dusted hills and gray steel guardrails stretches in front of a dashboard and rear-view mirror of a car. The picture is taken as if the photographer were sitting in the back seat of a car.

After the overturn of Roe v. Wade last summer, more people are traveling for abortion care. (Photo via Pixabay.) Listen (Runtime 0:52) Read The costs of support for abortion care […]Read More

UI employees say memo on abortion, contraception creating chilling effect in classroom

By Rachel Sun October 3, 2022

A student walks in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building Friday evening. Photo by Rachel Sun Listen (Runtime 3:29) Read The University of Idaho is facing backlash from […]Read More