Johnstown For Choice

08/16/2026

08/03/2026

https://19thnews.org/2026/07/abortion-bans-teen-girls-suicidal-thoughts-study/?fbclid=Iwb21leATdqyNjbGNrBN2rAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhuL5rXyMWWOfshaVUm6yKcIrmphQlCtla7Cz8KvX4KEbzKG4td24sgvK44x_aem_4wKuqlVGhtHYzTt69tTv1Q

A new study found a significant increase in suicidal ideation for teen girls in states with abortion bans — regardless of if they are pregnant. There was no increase for teen boys.

08/03/2026

https://19thnews.org/2026/05/abortion-bans-miscarriage-care-research/

The research is the first national analysis to quantify how abortion restrictions affect people losing their pregnancies.

04/22/2026

Pennsylvanians should legally be able to use Medicaid to cover abortion costs, the Commonwealth Court ruled Monday.