Women’s Health
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A Las Vegas woman’s abortion story—and why she’s voting yes on Question 6
Nearly 30 years after having an abortion at 18, Las Vegas writer and activist Beth Osborne is sharing her story to push back against abortion stigma—and urging Nevada voters to approve Question 6, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.
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5 ways to support reproductive freedom across Nevada
As the constitutional amendment heads to a second vote, advocates can join grassroots canvasses, share personal stories, or assist local clinics.
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‘Nope, you’re fine’: This Black doctor nearly died after giving birth in Reno
Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell nearly died after childbirth when her symptoms were repeatedly brushed aside, despite her high-risk medical history. She says her experience reflects the broader maternal health crisis facing Black women in America.
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Right-wing ‘trad wife’ influencers are telling young women lies about birth control
Social media-driven misinformation, amplified by high-profile conservative influencers, is pushing young women away from hormonal birth control—replacing informed consent with fear and half-truths in a country where pregnancy is significantly more dangerous than modern contraception.
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Represión de Trump empuja a inmigrantes víctimas de violencia doméstica a las sombras
Siempre ha sido difícil para las personas indocumentadas obtener ayuda cuando la necesitan. Pero la represión migratoria del gobierno de Donald Trump ha aumentado las dificultades. Y la situación también ha complicado el trabajo de quienes defienden sus derechos.
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Madres en Nevada temen por el acceso a la salud de sus familias ante los recortes del partido Republicano
Cerca de un billón de dólares en recortes a Medicaid y la posible pérdida de los créditos fiscales que subsidian los planes del Affordable Care Act (ACA) podrían afectar la capacidad de miles de Nevadenses de acceder a atención médica asequible.
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Fake clinics, real harm: Crisis pregnancy centers in Nevada are duping pregnant women
Nationally, there are over 2,600 crisis pregnancy centers, with seven located in Nevada. More than 70% of them admit to using deceptive tactics or spreading misinformation.
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Gov. Lombardo vetoes bill to protect IVF in Nevada
Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, vetoed a bill that would have expanded and equalized access to fertility treatments.
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Did Gov. Joe Lombardo just sign a dangerous veto for reproductive care? This Nevada doctor says yes
Assembly Bill 411 would have allowed doctors to put their practice name, and not their personal name, on the label of certain prescription drugs.
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Five reproductive rights bills were sent to Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk—here’s what they’d do
They range from protecting health care providers to new rules concerning sex education in schools.
