A new CORE brief presents evidence that the June 2022 U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision may worsen access to obstetricians-gynecologists (ob-gyns) in Wisconsin and nationwide. A related one-page snapshot summarizes …
UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity update on Wisconsin Supreme Court advancing two abortion lawsuits
Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that it would hear two lawsuits related to the right to abortion care in the state. One case, filed by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, challenges the 1849 …
Two years after Dobbs, abortion is available in Wisconsin, but restrictions are fierce
Today marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned the federal right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade five decades ago. Each U.S. state now determines the legality …
UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity update on Supreme Court preserving access to abortion medication mifepristone
Today the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit that would have made mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, less accessible. Mifepristone remains available for abortion care in the U.S. under current FDA rules in states that …
Study: Access to contraceptive care has worsened in Wisconsin post-Dobbs
A recent Guttmacher Institute study conducted in Wisconsin and three other states before and after the Dobbs ruling shows that people are experiencing worsening contraceptive care in the landmark decision’s aftermath. The study finds several …
Study details barriers and approaches to reproductive autonomy for people with disabilities
Individuals with disabilities often face barriers, limited resources, and poor support in their reproductive health experiences. A new publication by CORE Lab member Katelyn Matkin provides a comprehensive review of these disparities. The study also …
New CORE brief presents evidence on crisis pregnancy centers’ operations and impact in Wisconsin and beyond
Crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) often present themselves as healthcare clinics but their primary goal is to dissuade pregnant people from having abortions. A new CORE brief summarizes the available evidence on CPCs’ operations and impact in Wisconsin and beyond.
The harms of gestational age abortion bans
Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed a new bill, AB 975, to ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy. Evidence shows that abortion bans at any point in pregnancy harm pregnant people in need of care. While …
Study: Wait time and cost strongly influence abortion care decision-making
When making decisions about abortion care, people must weigh multiple dimensions of care. New research suggests that wait time and cost may matter most for potential patients. Many researchers have examined abortion patients’ preferences for …
UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity update on Supreme Court agreeing to hear mifepristone case
With all the recent court cases about mifepristone, it can be hard to keep up. UW CORE will endeavor to keep its followers updated with the latest information, especially about the implications for Wisconsin. Looking …