Tampa doctor says Florida's 6-week abortion ban will make more health officials leave the state

Florida’s new restrictive abortion law has many physicians questioning whether they’ll stay in the Tampa Bay area, especially if performing the procedure means risking their license, career and maybe even their freedom.....MORE

Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban; DeSantis supports it

The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run. DeSantis is expected to sign the bill into law.....MORE

Protesters hurl wads of paper at Florida lawmakers considering 6-week abortion ban

A Florida House session over the proposed six-week abortion ban was interrupted by a group of abortion rights protesters who threw wads of paper at lawmakers on the chamber’s floor.....MORE

White House moves to protect some abortion patients’ records

"Our administration and our president, Joe Biden, has been very clear that we will stand to protect the integrity of the health care system in America," [Kamala] Harris said on Wednesday. "And we will stand to protect those who have a right to be able to make decisions about their own body and their own life."....MORE

‘Forced pregnancy act?’ Florida House Democrats float symbolic amendments to 6-week abortion ban

The House is set to take up a Senate bill banning abortion after six weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest and human trafficking victims.

Though outnumbered in the supermajority Republican House, Democrats are floating key changes that are unlikely to be approved, but which aim to make symbolic statements about the legislation.

One suggested change, from Orlando Democratic Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, would change the bill’s title from the “Heartbeat Protection Act” to the “Forced Pregnancy Act.”

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Competing abortion pill rulings sow broad alarm, confusion

Emma Hernandez is defiant even if she fears what may come in the latest stage of the nation’s fight over abortion: a widening prohibition to safe and legal ways to end unwanted pregnancies, including access to abortion pills.

Competing rulings by two federal judges over the availability of the abortion drug mifepristone are sowing alarm and confusion for Hernandez and countless other Americans who insist that availability must be guaranteed. Others celebrated one judge’s ruling that would restrict that access but acknowledge the battle is far from over.

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Florida poised to pass 6-week abortion ban, House could vote next week

As soon as next week, lawmakers in Florida could approve a bill that would further restrict most abortions from 15 weeks to six weeks.

The state Senate approved the bill earlier in the week and Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled his support for it.

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St. Petersburg leaders vote against giving $50K to abortion fund for travel expenses

In a 2-6 vote, the St. Petersburg City Council voted against providing $50,000 in additional funding for the Tampa Bay Abortion Fun for travel-related expenses.

The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund helps Floridians who are more than 15 weeks pregnant with travel-related expenses for abortions at out-of-state clinics.

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St. Pete city council approves resolution supporting abortion rights

The St. Petersburg city council has voted to approve a resolution supporting the rights of residents to make their own decisions regarding abortions.

The first resolution passed with a 6-2 vote Thursday morning. The city council also is discussing allocating funds to the Tampa Bay abortion fund. A vote is expected later on Thursday.

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Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, senator among 11 arrested at abortion protest

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Florida's Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book were among demonstrators who were handcuffed and arrested at an evening protest for abortion rights outside Tallahassee City Hall....

Senate passes 6-week abortion ban

The Senate has passed the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” which is one of the most restrictive abortion bills in the country.

SB 300, filed by Fort Pierce Republican Sen. Erin Grall, would ban doctors from knowingly performing or inducing a termination of pregnancy after the sixth week of gestation. This would represent a change from the current 15-week threshold, which legislators hailed as a reasonable compromise when they passed it last year.

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Doctor Uses Facts To Educate Republicans About Abortion

A doctor holds up a Tic-Tac to demonstrate how few cells a 6-week abortion ban is protecting. Rayyvana, Cenk Uygur, and Brett Erlich discuss on The Young Turks.

6-week abortion bill gives millions to uncertified crisis centers

The controversial 6-week abortion bill will be voted on by the full senate tomorrow in Florida. However, part of the bill provides massive support to non-medical anti-abortion centers.

Under Senate Bill 300, anti-abortion centers will receive 25 million dollars in funding.  However, the qualifications of these centers are questionable.

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