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‘It happened exactly the way we all had feared’: Idaho women sue state for failure to protect patients with pregnancies that threatened life and health

Rachel Sun

An Idaho woman worried a year ago what might happen to her family if she needed an abortion after the state’s ban took effect. That fear came true. Now, the Caldwell woman is suing.

Hannah George with her children. George told NWPB in a spring 2022 interview that she was looking into sterilization following news of the leaked Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. (Courtesy: Hannah George)

Local News

How the Supreme Court abortion ruling is changing the Northwest: What you may have missed

In the months following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, many people — including patients, health care providers, and abortion rights organizers — faced extreme changes in their lives and livelihood. These are some of the changes that took place in our region since then.

A receptionist at Planned Parenthood Spokane talks to a coworker. Photo by Rachel Sun

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Impacts of Texas-like Abortion Law In Idaho

Listen: Reporter Rachel Sun on the impact of planned restrictive abortion laws in Idaho / Runtime: 1:56This piece was originally published March 11, 2022.…

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, shown here on Jan. 20, 2021, attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle during Inauguration Day ceremonies in Washington, D.C. CREDIT: Evan Vucci/AP

National News

After Debate On President Biden's Abortion Views, U.S. Bishops Vote To Rethink Communion Rules

After a contentious debate, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted to move forward with a process that could call into question the eligibility of politicians like President Joe Biden to receive Communion.

Joe and Jill Biden attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday morning before his inauguration. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

National News

Joe Biden Is Catholic. He Also Supports Abortion Rights. Here's What That Could Mean

Joe Biden is only the second Catholic president of the United States. He's also a supporter of abortion rights — a position at odds with official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.