abortion

Catholic Texans Fight Contraception Mandate

By Holly Heinrich Feb. 8, 2012

Catholic employers in Texas say a federal requirement for contraception coverage violates their religious rights, and some say they do not plan to comply with the mandate. Full Story

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State Health Department Now Enforcing Sonogram Law

By Emily Ramshaw Feb. 6, 2012

The Department of State Health Services will begin enforcing Texas' abortion sonogram law, after releasing guidelines for women's health clinics on Monday night. Full Story
In Komen vs. Planned Parenthood Drama, All Roads Lead to Texas

By Emily Ramshaw Feb. 5, 2012

Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its founder, Nancy Brinker, call Dallas home. Planned Parenthood's president, Cecile Richards, is the Waco-born daughter of former Gov. Ann Richards. The Texas connections don't stop there. Full Story

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Video: Abortion Opponents React to Komen Reversal

By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan Feb. 3, 2012

Abortion opponents say they're disappointed by Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to reverse its policy of prohibiting grants to Planned Parenthood. Full Story
Komen Will Continue Funding Planned Parenthood

By Emily Ramshaw and Thanh Tan Feb. 3, 2012

In a dramatic reversal on Friday, Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced it will continue funding breast exams at Planned Parenthood clinics. Full Story

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Legislators: Komen Decision Could Affect '13 Session

By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan Feb. 3, 2012

Legislators and abortion opponents cheered the Susan G. Komen for the Cure's original decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood. Full Story
Updated: Komen, Planned Parenthood CEOs Speak Out in TV Interviews

By Thanh Tan Feb. 2, 2012

Susan G. Komen for the Cure CEO Nancy Brinker and Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards — both native Texans — are speaking out about the breakup of two of the nation's most iconic women’s health organizations. Full Story
Breast Cancer Group Drops Support of Planned Parenthood

By Emily Ramshaw Jan. 31, 2012

The Dallas-based breast cancer prevention group Susan G. Komen for the Cure has halted its financial support of Planned Parenthood, yet another blow to the family planning organization that provides abortions in some of its clinics. Full Story

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Peter Carmel and Bruce Malone: The TT Interview

By Emily Ramshaw and Thanh Tan Jan. 31, 2012

American Medical Association President Peter Carmel and Texas Medical Association President Bruce Malone on the Medicare cuts that physicians face, Texas' legal challenge to federal health reform and efforts to slash funding for Planned Parenthood. Full Story
For Abortion Providers and Patients, Sonogram Law Causes Complications

By Emily Ramshaw Jan. 29, 2012

Abortion providers say the new sonogram law has been a bureaucratic nightmare. But supporters of the measure argue requiring the procedure at least 24 hours ahead of an abortion is due diligence, not a roadblock. Full Story

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TribLive: A Conversation with David Simpson

By Evan Smith Jan. 28, 2012

Full video of my January 26 TribLive conversation with state Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview. Full Story
Weekend Insider: Abortion Sonogram Law, Cancelling Highschool Sports

By Justin Dehn Jan. 26, 2012

Emily Ramshaw explains how family planning clinics are complying with the state's new abortion sonogram law. Morgan Smith shows us a school district that is canceling its sports program. Full Story
Updated Interactive: Comparing the GOP Presidential Contenders

By Becca Aaronson Jan. 25, 2012

Gov. Rick Perry is no longer in the running, but the race continues for the four remaining Republican presidential contenders. We've updated our interactive to compare the candidates still vying for the GOP nomination. Full Story

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Sonogram Law Must Be Enforced Immediately, Court Says

By Emily Ramshaw Jan. 13, 2012

Texas abortion providers were hoping they'd have a few more weeks to start abiding by a state law requiring them to play the heartbeat of the fetus and describe its image on a sonogram before performing the procedure. They're not going to get it. Full Story

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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 114

By Reeve Hamilton Jan. 11, 2012

Evan, Ross, Emily and Reeve analyze the New Hampshire primary results, consider what lies ahead for Rick Perry, and get updates on abortion sonograms and redistricting. Full Story

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Judges: Texas Can Enforce Sonogram Law Now

By Emily Ramshaw Jan. 10, 2012

A panel of federal appellate judges has authorized Texas officials to enforce a controversial abortion sonogram law while its constitutionality is being challenged in court. Full Story
Feds Approve One Health Waiver, Reject Another

By Emily Ramshaw Dec. 12, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has turned down Texas’ request to run a family planning program that excludes some providers — namely Planned Parenthood. But it approved Texas' request for a waiver to expand Medicaid managed care. Full Story

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UT/TT Poll: Mormon Candidates Face Hurdle

By Ross Ramsey Nov. 3, 2011

More than one in five Texas voters say most of the people they know would not vote for a Mormon presidential candidate even if they agreed with him or her on the issues, according to the new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll. Full Story
TribLive: A Conversation with Susan Combs

By Evan Smith Oct. 23, 2011

At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, Comptroller Susan Combs talked about the health of the Texas economy, her agency's data breach, her shifting position on abortion and more. Full Story
TribLive: Combs on Abortion and Family Planning

By Evan Smith Oct. 20, 2011

At this morning's TribLive conversation, Comptroller Susan Combs talked about her late-in-life switch from pro-choice to pro-life and the impact of cutting family planning funding. Full Story