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Opinion
January 2017

2016 Brought a Flood of Abortion Restrictions, But Also a Surge of Proactive Measures

Authors

Elizabeth Nash, Guttmacher Institute Rachel Benson Gold, Guttmacher Institute

Reproductive rights are under attack. Will you help us fight back with facts?

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First published on Rewire: January 3, 2017

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  • Abortion: State Policies on Abortion

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