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Coalition of More Than 1,000 Ohio Doctors Releases Open Letter of Dissent Decrying Roe Reversal, Ohio’s Heartbeat Bill Abortion Ban

“Women are now losing bodily autonomy, basic human rights, and access to life-saving medical care”

by Vince Grzegorek July 7, 2022June 19, 2025

Lakewood City Council to Introduce Ordinance Restricting Police from Investigating Abortions

No city resources could be used to prosecute private reproductive decisions.

by Sam Allard July 5, 2022April 24, 2025

Ohio Lawmaker Says ‘Still a Right to Life’ for Pregnancies From Rape, Incest

“I do believe we have the votes in both chambers [for a full ban], and we have the full support of the governor on this bill.”

by Jake Zuckerman, Ohio Capital Journal July 1, 2022June 10, 2025

Chris Ronayne Announces Abortion Policy Plans for Cuyahoga County

Women’s Health Action Team, health insurance coverage, and travel reimbursements top list

by Sam Allard July 1, 2022January 28, 2025

‘Unequivocal Nightmare:’ Ohio OB/GYNs Fear Uncertainty, Health Care Delays Post-Roe

Abortion bans could have impacts on pregnancy-related procedures that have nothing to do with abortion

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 30, 2022February 4, 2025

Ohio Legislature Crafting Total Abortion Ban With Plans to Sidestep Local Prosecutors

O’Malley’s vow not to criminalize personal medical decisions could be for naught

by Sam Allard June 30, 2022August 17, 2023

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Cleveland City Councilwomen Stand United Against Abortion Restrictions

Letter proposes solutions to improve access and funding for Clevelanders seeking abortion care

by Sam Allard June 29, 2022July 4, 2025

Hello, Ladies! I’ll Be in Charge of Your Uterus Now!

I’m so looking forward to taking this exciting journey together

by Pete Kotz June 29, 2022September 16, 2024

Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Abortion Ban Is Now Law. Here’s What That Means

The law bans abortions in Ohio after six weeks of gestation.

by Maija Zummo June 27, 2022July 20, 2025

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mike O’Malley Signs Onto Letter Vowing Not to Criminalize Abortions

Enforcing abortion bans “makes mockery of justice,” letter says.

by Sam Allard June 27, 2022October 13, 2024

The Reversal of Roe v. Wade Will Bring a Cascade of Legal, Health, Economic and Social Problems in Ohio

With Ohio’s heartbeat bill now in effect and more bans around the corner, it’s all bad for everyone

by Scene and CityBeat Staff June 27, 2022August 5, 2025

Ohio Abortion Bans Are On the Way Following Death of Roe

The most recent abortion trigger ban, House Bill 598, would make abortion a fourth-degree felony, and promotion of abortion a misdemeanor offense.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 24, 2022August 3, 2023