It’s not about abortion Whether the government is trying to distract the public from what’s going on at the border, the billions of dollars going towards war efforts, gun control, etc. — the laws being passed regarding women’s reproductive rights are extremely alarming. This is not an intention for debate or arguments, exactly the opposite. […]
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#StoptheBans Rallies Ahead
Demonstrations planned Tuesday in Bend and nationwide
Wherever you stand on the abortion issue, it’s clear that it’s been a monumental week in the world of abortion rights—or rather, in the walking back of abortion rights. In response, pro-choice activists are taking to the streets Tuesday nationwide—and also in Bend. Last week, the Alabama legislature passed a ban on all abortions from […]
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Oregon Leads National Lawsuit Against “Gag Rule”
21 states are fighting the ruling that would change Title X funding
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced they are leading a national lawsuit against a ruling that would directly effect funding for Title X.
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What Changes to Title X Could Mean for Local Health Options
Trump Administration’s rule changes mean Title X doctors can’t discuss abortion with patients
In Central Oregon, Planned Parenthood’s Bend Health Center serves around 7,000 Central Oregonians a year, according to stats provided by the Center in 2017. That’s about 600 to 700 patients a month. According to the staff there, about 96 percent of the services the Bend clinic provides is preventative—including screenings and treatment for sexually transmitted […]
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Measure 106: Vote No
Prohibits using public funds for abortions
Right now, Oregon is one of three states requiring almost all insurance plans to cover the cost of an abortion, including people covered by the Oregon Health Plan. We agree with opponents of this measure, who claim that Measure 106 would represent a way to chip away at abortion rights in our state. The Measure […]
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Reproductive Health Equity Bill Protecting Abortion Passes Oregon Senate
Bill awaits Gov. Brown’s signature
The Oregon Senate passed the Reproductive Health Equity Act (House Bill 3391) on Wednesday, July 5, ensuring Oregonians access to a full range of reproductive health services regardless of citizenship status or gender identity. The bill includes adding abortion services to the list of reproductive health procedures that must be covered by insurance — at […]
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What in the World: Tribal Politics, Abortion Access, and Tunnel Wars
POLITICS: Joe Pakootas (D) is the first tribal member to ever make a serious bid for Congress in Washington. He’s not expected to unseat five-term incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R), but his campaign—and story—is still noteworthy. (Al-Jazeera) ABORTION: A portion of an Alabama law that sought to require abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a […]
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What in the World: World Cup, Beer Runs, “Columbusing,” Justice and Michael Jackson
SPORTS BALL: Holy melodrama, Batman. Maybe we just don’t get soccer/futball, but CNN’s lead headline (or maybe just soccer in general) seems a tad sensational, no? “Can U.S. survive ‘Group of Death’?” DUN DUN DUN… Under a subhead “Why should you care?” (thanks, CNN, some of us were definitely wondering) the article explains: “America can’t very well be […]
