As the nation nears the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, CORE reflects on the enormous impact of this case on abortion healthcare provision in Wisconsin. A brand …
Research examines ‘ambivalent sexism’ in relation to social narratives about abortion
In a new article in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly, CORE researcher Rachel Dyer, along with Olivia Checkalski and Sarah Gervais, develops a new theoretical framework for understanding how sexism and objectification can undermine …
Wisconsinites prefer a diversity of contraceptive sources
A new study by Guttmacher Institute researchers outlines people’s preferences for how to obtain their contraceptive method. The findings, published in the Journal of Women’s Health, provide valuable considerations for contraceptive programs, particularly as use of …
Abortion restrictions reduce men’s educational outcomes, study shows
Research documents that abortion access is associated with better educational and economic outcomes for women. But what about cisgender men? A new study by CORE-affiliated researchers suggests that abortion policy contexts can also improve — …
Consequences of sudden changes to abortion access: Study illuminates abortion seekers’ pandemic struggles
How did COVID affect abortion seekers early in the pandemic, and what lessons does that time hold for the current abortion policy landscape? CORE investigator Laura Jacques and team looked to the popular social media …
Study finds significant rates of contraceptive coercion from healthcare providers and non-preferred contraception use
A new survey found that nearly a quarter of Appalachians with the capacity for pregnancy reported not using their preferred contraceptive method, and more than one-third reported ever experiencing coercion in their contraceptive care. UW …
UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity update on latest mifepristone ruling by U.S. Supreme Court
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. See …
CORE’s Williamson receives UW–Madison Award for Excellence in Public Service and Outreach
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Amy Williamson’s efforts on behalf of the Wisconsin Idea kicked into high gear. As associate director for the UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity (CORE), Williamson went …
New report released on changes to abortion access post-Dobbs
A new report from the #WeCount national abortion counting effort documents continued steep declines in abortion across the U.S. in the six months following the Dobbs Supreme Court decision. CORE has analyzed these data with …
New CORE brief documents the high abortion care costs and barriers for Wisconsinites in the post-Roe landscape
A new brief from the UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity (CORE) outlines the costs of seeking an abortion for Wisconsinites in the post-Roe landscape. In the brief, CORE estimates the total cost to obtain an …