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More Ohio Men Seek Vasectomies as Birth Control Becomes Uncertain in a Post-Roe Nation

The Urology Group in Cincinnati says there’s been a 59.6% increase in vasectomies this month over those performed in July 2021.

by Madeline Fening July 18, 2022June 29, 2025

Doctors Dispute Ohio AG Dave Yost’s Claim That Ohio Law Allows 10-Year-Olds to Get Abortions

The dispute appears to hinge on who knows more about the risks of pregnancy — Yost, or doctors who care for pregnant patients.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 15, 2022August 3, 2023

Third Total Abortion Ban Bill Proposed in Ohio

State Rep. Gary Click’s vague new bill raises a lot of questions

by Madeline Fening July 14, 2022August 3, 2023

Man Charged With Rape of 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl Whose Abortion Story Dave Yost, Other Republicans Called a Fabrication

“We have regular contact with prosecutors and local police and sheriffs — not a whisper anywhere,” Yost had said this week

by Vince Grzegorek July 13, 2022June 28, 2025

As Republicans Push Back on Story of 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl Forced to Travel for Abortion, State Data Shows Dozens of Children Get Abortions Every Year

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 13, 2022November 15, 2024

Letters Full of Human Poop Will Be Least of Ohio Republican Lawmakers’ Worries

Mail originated at Cleveland post office.

by Sam Allard July 8, 2022August 17, 2023

DeWine: No Comment on ‘Heartbeat Bill’ That Forced a 10-Year-Old Rape Victim to Travel to Indiana for Abortion

Ohio governor signed ban, but will only say rape is wrong

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 8, 2022August 7, 2024

A group of people at a protest.

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

‘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

A group of people at a protest.

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