Reproductive Rights
Thousands More People are Now Traveling to Kansas for Abortions, Research Finds
In the first half of 2023, nearly two-thirds of people getting abortions in Kansas traveled from out-of-state, according to data from the Guttmacher Institute.
Positive Polling Doesn’t Guarantee Victory for Abortion Rights
Polls show that most Americans, even in red states, oppose the strict abortion bans Republican state lawmakers have enacted in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
As Missouri Abortion Rights Supporters Look to Initiative Petitions, Legislators Try to Limit Power
Numerous bills regarding initiative petitions have been filed for 2023, as Republican lawmakers look to reshape how the process is used for policymaking in Missouri.
Will Missouri’s Abortion Ban Alter Election Outcomes This Year?
Polls show most Missourians do not agree with the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, but experts don’t think it will have much of an influence on November’s results.
‘People Are Paying Attention’: What the Kansas Abortion Vote Could Mean for Missouri
The recent vote in Kansas to protect access to abortion may inspire similar efforts in Missouri via a ballot initiative.