The study looks at 6,000 patients who got abortion pills after an online appointment. It found that 99.7% of those abortions were not followed by any serious adverse events.
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Research at the heart of a federal case against the abortion pill has been retracted
A research paper that raises questions about the safety of abortion has been retracted. The research is cited in a federal judge’s ruling about the abortion pill mifepristone.
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The Weekly Catch: April 14, 2023
We break down some of the top local stories from the past week.
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EXPLAINER: How will the battle over abortion pills impact Rhode Island?
Health reporter Lynn Arditi explains what’s at stake and what Rhode Islanders need to know.
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What Rhode Islanders need to know about the US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overruled the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, ending a half-century guarantee of federal constitutional protection of abortion rights. It’s now up to each state to decide whether to restrict or ban abortion. Health reporter Lynn Arditi talked with our host Dave Fallon about what this means for Rhode Island. […]
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A plea to expand abortion access in Rhode Island
About 85,000 women of child-bearing age are enrolled in state health insurance plans that do not cover abortions, according to an anaylsis by the State Budget Office. Legislation re-introduced in the General Assembly this session by state Representative Liana M. Cassar, D-Barrington, and Senator Bridget Valverde, D-North Kingstown, would allow abortions to be covered by […]
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RI Legislative Leaders Remain Non-Committal On Bill To Expand Insurance Coverage For Abortion
Rhode Island House Speaker Nichols Mattiello and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio remain non-committal on a proposal to extend abortion coverage to state employee healthcare plans and to ensure that abortion is covered by Medicaid. The bill, sponsored in the House by Rep. Liana Cassar (D-Barrington), and in the Senate by Sen. Bridget Valverde (D-North Kingstown), […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis' Politics/Media Roundup For January 24
Question of the Week: Can a powerful but obscure legislative committee become grist for the mill of reform? With that in mind, thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) While RI […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For June 28
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Set your calendar for summer. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The more things change at the General Assembly (an abortion-rights bill, which went nowhere fast in 2018, became law […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For June 21
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. It’s partially done, due to the House budget vote, and will be updated later. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello defends the inclusion of […]
