“Medical school #education around abortion and contraception has been woefully inadequate in our state for quite a while.” From the archives: Critical training for OB-GYNs has all but disappeared in the state of #Texas.

The Texas Observer

Abortion Training in Texas Is Vanishing

And traveling out of state won't fix it.

#abortion #healthcare #medicine #science #news #politics #USpol #RoeVWade #SCOTUS

“Every time I see my story resonate with a new person, it gives me the motivation to keep going.” New from Mary Tuma: Amanda Zurawski, whose lawsuit challenging state #abortion bans was ultimately rejected by the state's high court, wants Republicans to rue Roe’s demise come November.

The Texas Observer

Turning Trauma Into Activism: She’s Fighting for Reproductive Rights in Texas and Beyond

Amanda Zurawski, whose lawsuit challenging state abortion bans was ultimately rejected by the state's high court, wants Republicans to rue Roe...

#health #news #politics #USpol #Texas #HumanRights #election2024 #RoeVWade #SCOTUS #women

In Huntsville unit, prisoners and guards alike struggle to survive the brutal heat of Texas summer, with almost no air conditioning and even unreliable access to cold water.

The Texas Observer

When Summer Heat Hits My Texas Prison

High temperatures and scarce air conditioning cause tempers to flare for prisoners and guards alike.

#HumanRights #prison #news #summer #HeatWave #environment #ClimateChange #CriminalJustice #Texas