For reproductive rights campaigners 2017 felt like the calm before the storm

The Trump administration has chipped away at women’s access to contraception and other health services but an all-out assault may just be a question of time

The year 2017 was supposed to be when reproductive health battles simmering in the states boiled over into national policy.

Not only did Republicans retain control of Congress in last year’s election, Donald Trump stocked his administration with people opposed to not only abortion but everything from sex education to insurance coverage for contraception.

Related: Trump substantially weakens Obamacare contraception mandate

Continue reading... December 30, 2017 at 04:30PM