After outrage after over the US tops court ruling on abortion rights, US president Joe Biden has called for an exception to the senate's filibuster rule, the move would allow democrats to pass a law for preserving abortion access rights.

US President Joe Biden seeks to pass a law for abortion rights

US President Joe Biden said that he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect abortion access. WION's Susan Tehrani brings you more insights.

US President Biden supports change in Senate filibuster rules for abortion rights

After the repeal of pro-abortion laws, several women in the US are looking to go for a 'sex strike'. On Twitter, “abstinence” has also been trending. The decision of the Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling has not gone down well with many people in the country. The idea of a sex strike has come up in wake of the ruling to get back the right of abortion.

Men, who will not get a vasectomy and weren’t in the streets to fight for this cause did “not deserve to have sex with [her]”, Brianna Campbell, who works as an Emergency Medical Technician, told The New York Post. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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“Why shouldn’t we withhold it if we’re always worried that they’re not going put a condom on, that they’re going take one off after we ask them to. If we can’t safely go out and have sex and know that we will have a choice after that, then why should we be expected to?” event coordinator Caroline Healey said, while participating in an abortion protest in Manhattan’s Union Square. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“If this world thinks that they can oppress women forever, then we close our legs,” Maya Demri, a rape survivor, told the outlet. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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“I want to find people who are coordinating a mass sex strike. That is our power. Women have the power here. No more sex until abortion rights are federal law,” a woman on Twitter said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v Wade ruling has been criticised by a number of world leaders in the last couple of days too.&nbsp;

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After the repeal of pro-abortion laws, several women in the US are looking to go for a 'sex strike'. On Twitter, “abstinence” has also been trending. The decision of the Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v.

After the repeal of pro-abortion laws, several women in the US are looking to go for a 'sex strike'. On Twitter, “abstinence” has also been trending. The decision of the Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling has not gone down well with many people in the country. The idea of a sex strike has come up in wake of the ruling to get back the right of abortion. Men, who will not get a vasectomy and weren’t in the streets to fight for this cause did “not deserve to have sex with [her]”, Brianna Campbell, who works as an Emergency Medical Technician, told The New York Post. Also Read | US abortion ban: CVS, Walmart ration Plan B contraceptive pills as demand surges “Why shouldn’t we withhold it if we’re always worried that they’re not going put a condom on, that they’re going take one off after we ask them to. If we can’t safely go out and have sex and know that we will have a choice after that, then why should we be expected to?” event coordinator Caroline Healey said, while participating in an abortion protest in Manhattan’s Union Square. “If this world thinks that they can oppress women forever, then we close our legs,” Maya Demri, a rape survivor, told the outlet. my legs are CLOSED! 🚫 #SexStrike pic.twitter.com/B2ILNb83TG — marilynn 💕 #FreeWendy (@dumbledore) June 26, 2022 × “I want to find people who are coordinating a mass sex strike. That is our power. Women have the power here. No more sex until abortion rights are federal law,” a woman on Twitter said. The decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v Wade ruling has been criticised by a number of world leaders in the last couple of days too. Watch WION's live TV here: (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

It ain't over yet: Women look to go for 'sex strike' to get abortion rights back in US

With Roe Vs Wade overturned, US Democrats are taking the abortion battle to November midterms. They are warning of grim consequences for women, contraception and gay marriage if Republicans regain control of Congress. Molly Gambhir decodes whether this strategy will work for the Democrats.

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The US Supreme Court decision ending the right to abortion established by Roe Vs Wade in 1973 has put other hard-won rights at risk, including the rights to same-sex marriage and contraception. Could same-sex marriage go the way of abortion? Molly Gambhir tells you.

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The United States is witnessing widespread protest against the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling. It was overturned after 50 years.

Protest in the US against abortion ruling by the Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. US President Joe Biden said that it is a sad day for the United States.

Historic abortion ruling overturned: US President Joe Biden says it is a sad day for the United States

After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, making abortion illegal in most US states, people from across the world are criticising it. UN warns that women's health is at risk.

Global outrage over SCOTUS ruling on abortion rights: UN warns women's health at risk

The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the fifty-year-old federal constitutional right to abortion. The ruling will likely prompt new restrictive laws to be adopted in about half of the US states. The number of illegal abortions, as well as covert abortions, may also increase in the absence of safe abortion clinics. It has been mentioned that medical abortions may become more common in such an environment. But how safe are they? Let's find out.

What are medical abortions?

When medically prescribed medications are used to induce an abortion, this is referred to as medical abortion or medication abortion. Medical abortions are an alternative to surgical abortions, and it doesn't require anaesthesia.

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During the first trimester of pregnancy, it is both safer and more efficient.

Mifepristone, a controlled substance in the US that was approved in 2000 as an abortion pill, is used in conjunction with misoprostol for the procedure.

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Are there any side effects to these medicines?

The Mayo Clinic lists the following as potential hazards of medical abortion: incomplete abortion, which may require a surgical abortion to be performed later; If the procedure is unsuccessful, a continued, undesired pregnancy, heavy and prolonged bleeding, fever, infection gastrointestinal discomfort.

Why is the drug regulated?

In the US it is required that the pill Mifepristone, be administered in person in an approved clinical setting. However, the second drug necessary to complete the abortion, misoprostol, could be taken at home.&nbsp;

According to Scientific American, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and other medical bodies have demonstrated the medication's safety.&nbsp;

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In spite of that 28 states already require abortion providers to perform an ultrasound before prescribing medication, and 27 states mandate that patients wait a specific amount of time—typically one to three days—between a mandatory counselling session and the abortion itself.

However, Scientific American contests that the guidelines are less about science and more about politics and ideology.

As per Cosmopolitan more than half or 54 per cent of abortions in the US were carried out with medication in 2020 and that abortion pills are safer than Tylenol, penicillin, and Viagra. Serious side effects that require hospitalisation occur in less than 0.4 per cent of all instances.

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The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the fifty-year-old federal constitutional right to abortion. The ruling will likely prompt new restrictive laws to be adopted in about half of the US states.

The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the fifty-year-old federal constitutional right to abortion. The ruling will likely prompt new restrictive laws to be adopted in about half of the US states. The number of illegal abortions, as well as covert abortions, may also increase in the absence of safe abortion clinics. It has been mentioned that medical abortions may become more common in such an environment. But how safe are they? Let's find out. What are medical abortions? When medically prescribed medications are used to induce an abortion, this is referred to as medical abortion or medication abortion. Medical abortions are an alternative to surgical abortions, and it doesn't require anaesthesia. Watch | United States: Abortion pill access to be restricted? During the first trimester of pregnancy, it is both safer and more efficient. Mifepristone, a controlled substance in the US that was approved in 2000 as an abortion pill, is used in conjunction with misoprostol for the procedure. Also read | Roe v Wade overturned: US Companies that have pledged support to its female employees Are there any side effects to these medicines? The Mayo Clinic lists the following as potential hazards of medical abortion: incomplete abortion, which may require a surgical abortion to be performed later; If the procedure is unsuccessful, a continued, undesired pregnancy, heavy and prolonged bleeding, fever, infection gastrointestinal discomfort. Why is the drug regulated? In the US it is required that the pill Mifepristone, be administered in person in an approved clinical setting. However, the second drug necessary to complete the abortion, misoprostol, could be taken at home. According to Scientific American, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and other medical bodies have demonstrated the medication's safety. Also read | Roe v Wade overturned: Here's what the ruling means for millions of American women In spite of that 28 states already require abortion providers to perform an ultrasound before prescribing medication, and 27 states mandate that patients wait a specific amount of time—typically one to three days—between a mandatory counselling session and the abortion itself. However, Scientific American contests that the guidelines are less about science and more about politics and ideology. As per Cosmopolitan more than half or 54 per cent of abortions in the US were carried out with medication in 2020 and that abortion pills are safer than Tylenol, penicillin, and Viagra. Serious side effects that require hospitalisation occur in less than 0.4 per cent of all instances. Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, making abortion illegal in most US states, people from across the world are criticising it. Several celebrities including Taylor Swift, Mark Ruffalo reacted to the ruling.

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After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, making abortion illegal in most US states, people from across the world are criticising it. However, the Vatican praised the new abortion ruling.

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The US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Now, Trump says God made this decision.

US abortion law overturned after 50 years: Trump says God made this decision

The US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Now, What's next for women in America?

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The US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Pro-life activists cheer SCOTUS ruling.

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The US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Now, Mike Pence says that life won after the SCOTUS ruling.

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American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish, in her latest song condemned the Internet for caring more about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard`s defamation trial than the Supreme Court`s recent abortion verdict.

The song lyrics of Eilish`s `TV` goes by "The internet`s gone wild watching movie stars on trial / While they`re overturning Roe v. Wade", reported Variety. The 20-year-old singer premiered this song at the Manchester concert. Through the song `TV`, Eilish was referring to the heavily publicized defamation trial of actors Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard.

The trial became an Internet sensation for weeks and people seemed to care more about the verdict of these celebrities than the US Supreme Court`s overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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According to Eilish, while she was concerned with "losing her own body rights," the netizens were giving their opinion on the trial, reported Variety.

"I was in this state of depression, losing my own rights to my own body, and then I`d go on the internet and it would be people giving their take on this trial. Women are losing rights to their bodies, so why are we talking about celebrities` divorce trials? Let them figure it out on their own. The Internet bothers the shit out of me sometimes," the singer said in an interview with the New Musical Express(NME).

Eilish`s interview was published on June 24, the same day the US Supreme Court gave its verdict overturning Roe v. Wade which eliminated the nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion and ruled that states may regulate the practice of it.

Despite the announcement, Eilish found out that netizens were more concerned with the defamation trial of the celebrities, reported Variety. The `Lovely` singer admitted that she "wanted to go back to her roots."

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"I just wanted to go back to my roots: to put a little guitar song back out, and feel like how I used to. I was just missing that feeling and missed doing a song that no one had heard yet," said Eilish.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Eilish would be lending her voice to Disney and Pixar`s manga comic adaptation titled `Turning Red: 4*Town 4*Real: The Manga`.&nbsp;

American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish, in her latest song condemned the Internet for caring more about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard`s defamation trial than the Supreme Court`s recent abortion verdict.

American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish, in her latest song condemned the Internet for caring more about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard`s defamation trial than the Supreme Court`s recent abortion verdict. The song lyrics of Eilish`s `TV` goes by "The internet`s gone wild watching movie stars on trial / While they`re overturning Roe v. Wade", reported Variety. The 20-year-old singer premiered this song at the Manchester concert. Through the song `TV`, Eilish was referring to the heavily publicized defamation trial of actors Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard. The trial became an Internet sensation for weeks and people seemed to care more about the verdict of these celebrities than the US Supreme Court`s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Also read: Ezra Miller has mother, minor kids living in 'unsafe' weapon-filled farm According to Eilish, while she was concerned with "losing her own body rights," the netizens were giving their opinion on the trial, reported Variety. "I was in this state of depression, losing my own rights to my own body, and then I`d go on the internet and it would be people giving their take on this trial. Women are losing rights to their bodies, so why are we talking about celebrities` divorce trials? Let them figure it out on their own. The Internet bothers the shit out of me sometimes," the singer said in an interview with the New Musical Express(NME). Eilish`s interview was published on June 24, the same day the US Supreme Court gave its verdict overturning Roe v. Wade which eliminated the nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion and ruled that states may regulate the practice of it. Despite the announcement, Eilish found out that netizens were more concerned with the defamation trial of the celebrities, reported Variety. The `Lovely` singer admitted that she "wanted to go back to her roots." Also read: Netflix in talks for advertising tie-ups with Google, NBCUniversal & others "I just wanted to go back to my roots: to put a little guitar song back out, and feel like how I used to. I was just missing that feeling and missed doing a song that no one had heard yet," said Eilish. Meanwhile, on the work front, Eilish would be lending her voice to Disney and Pixar`s manga comic adaptation titled `Turning Red: 4*Town 4*Real: The Manga`.

Billie Eilish takes dig at Internet's obsession with Johnny Depp-Amber Heard's trial over abortion rights

The US Supreme Court struck down its historic Roe V Wade judgment, endangering the abortion rights of 36 million American women. How will the verdict change America's abortion laws? Can states find a workaround? Palki Sharma tells you.

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The US Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for women. Can the protesters still challenge the verdict in any way? Palki Sharma discusses the implications of the judgment with VOA's Jessica Stone.

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Roe v Wade overturned: US Companies that have pledged support to its female employees

With the United States Supreme Court rolling back Roe v Wade in its recent Dobbs v. Jackson decision, many companies like Disney and Meta in the US have stepped forward seeking to help their female employees. As per a report by Verge, Google Inc&nbsp;has also made a supportive move in reaction to the judgement.&nbsp;Google's chief people officer, Fiona Cicconi sent a staff-wide email to all the employees informing them that they can "apply for relocation without justification".&nbsp;Cicconi acknowledged the ruling in her staff-wide e-mail, saying that it represents a "profound change" that will deeply affect everyone, especially women.

The email further went on to say that the company's health insurance covers out-of-state medical procedures and that employees can also apply for relocation.

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"To support Googlers and their dependents, our US benefits plan and health insurance covers out-of-state medical procedures that are not available where an employee lives and works. Googlers can also apply for relocation without justification, and those overseeing this process will be aware of the situation."

The latest SCOTUS judgement doesn't make abortion illegal, but it does give states the right to decide on their individual mandates; a right Missouri has already used less than 24 hours later to ban the medical practice.&nbsp;

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It is believed that the judgement will spark a wave of new legislations in approximately half of the fifty US states. Thirteen states already have so-called "trigger laws", which will now restrict abortion.

While travelling for abortion remains an option, pro-choice organisations assert that travel is costly and restrictions on the procedure will harm poor women.

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The typical American would need to travel 125 miles (200 kilometres) to the closest clinic that does legal abortions, according to the Myers Abortion Facility Database.

It may also lead to illicit abortion facilities and clandestine abortions, both of which pose serious health risks. The WHO estimates that 25 million unsafe abortions are performed each year throughout the world. Every year, this leads to 39,000 deaths of women and girls and millions more hospital admissions as a result of complications.

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With the United States Supreme Court rolling back Roe v Wade in its recent Dobbs v. Jackson decision, many companies like Disney and Meta in the US have stepped forward seeking to help their female employees. As per a report by Verge, Google Inc has also made a supportive move in reaction to the judgement. Google's chief people officer, Fiona Cicconi sent a staff-wide email to all the employees informing them that they can "apply for relocation without justification". Cicconi acknowledged the ruling in her staff-wide e-mail, saying that it represents a "profound change" that will deeply affect everyone, especially women. The email further went on to say that the company's health insurance covers out-of-state medical procedures and that employees can also apply for relocation. Watch | Several US companies say that they will cover their employees' travel costs for abortion "To support Googlers and their dependents, our US benefits plan and health insurance covers out-of-state medical procedures that are not available where an employee lives and works. Googlers can also apply for relocation without justification, and those overseeing this process will be aware of the situation." The latest SCOTUS judgement doesn't make abortion illegal, but it does give states the right to decide on their individual mandates; a right Missouri has already used less than 24 hours later to ban the medical practice. Also read | Roe v Wade: From the ruling in 1973 to it being overturned today, here's a timeline It is believed that the judgement will spark a wave of new legislations in approximately half of the fifty US states. Thirteen states already have so-called "trigger laws", which will now restrict abortion. While travelling for abortion remains an option, pro-choice organisations assert that travel is costly and restrictions on the procedure will harm poor women. Also read | Roe v Wade overturned: Here's what the ruling means for millions of American women The typical American would need to travel 125 miles (200 kilometres) to the closest clinic that does legal abortions, according to the Myers Abortion Facility Database. It may also lead to illicit abortion facilities and clandestine abortions, both of which pose serious health risks. The WHO estimates that 25 million unsafe abortions are performed each year throughout the world. Every year, this leads to 39,000 deaths of women and girls and millions more hospital admissions as a result of complications. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion, US companies bat for women's rights. Several firms say that they will cover their employees' travel costs for abortion.

Several US companies say that they will cover their employees' travel costs for abortion

The US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Now, Americans are deeply divided over the SCOTUS ruling. The US is witnessing widespread protests over the decision.

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In the United States, Anti-abortion and abortion-rights protesters have gathered in front of the Supreme Court as the court is set to give a verdict on abortion laws.

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The archbishop of San Francisco told US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi that she is barred from receiving communion over her support for abortion rights, the archdiocese said in a letter released Friday.&nbsp;

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in the letter that he had previously asked Pelosi to "publicly repudiate your advocacy for abortion 'rights' or else refrain from referring to your Catholic faith in public and receiving Holy Communion" -- or face the consequence of being denied access to the rite.

"As you have not publicly repudiated your position on abortion, and continue to refer to your Catholic faith in justifying your position and to receive Holy Communion, that time has now come," the archbishop said.

"I am hereby notifying you that you are not to present yourself for Holy Communion and, should you do so, you are not to be admitted to Holy Communion, until such time as you publicly repudiate your advocacy for the legitimacy of abortion and confess and receive absolution of this grave sin in the sacrament of Penance," he added.

Pelosi, a lifelong Catholic from California, said she would work to pass a law to confirm women's continued right to abortions after the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v Wade, the 1973 ruling that guaranteed access to the procedure nationwide.

Pelosi's office made no immediate comment to AFP after the archbishop's letter was made public.

Communion -- the rite in which the faithful ritually consume bread and wine blessed by a priest -- is a central rite in the Catholic Church.

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The archbishop of San Francisco told US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi that she is barred from receiving communion over her support for abortion rights, the archdiocese said in a letter released Friday.

The archbishop of San Francisco told US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi that she is barred from receiving communion over her support for abortion rights, the archdiocese said in a letter released Friday. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in the letter that he had previously asked Pelosi to "publicly repudiate your advocacy for abortion 'rights' or else refrain from referring to your Catholic faith in public and receiving Holy Communion" -- or face the consequence of being denied access to the rite. "As you have not publicly repudiated your position on abortion, and continue to refer to your Catholic faith in justifying your position and to receive Holy Communion, that time has now come," the archbishop said. "I am hereby notifying you that you are not to present yourself for Holy Communion and, should you do so, you are not to be admitted to Holy Communion, until such time as you publicly repudiate your advocacy for the legitimacy of abortion and confess and receive absolution of this grave sin in the sacrament of Penance," he added. Pelosi, a lifelong Catholic from California, said she would work to pass a law to confirm women's continued right to abortions after the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v Wade, the 1973 ruling that guaranteed access to the procedure nationwide. Pelosi's office made no immediate comment to AFP after the archbishop's letter was made public. Communion -- the rite in which the faithful ritually consume bread and wine blessed by a priest -- is a central rite in the Catholic Church. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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