hyde amendment

Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Biden in New Legislative Battle

Common Dreams Jun 16, 2019 After presidential hopeful Biden flip-flops on the issue, the congresswoman fights a measure that bars using federal funds for abortions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Reverses Position on Federal Dollars for Abortion

BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Jun 7, 2019 Following days of intense criticism, the former vice president claims that he can no longer support the controversial Hyde Amendment. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Blasts Biden’s Record on Abortion Rights

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 6, 2019 During a town hall, the senator decries the former vice president's support for the Hyde Amendment, calling it "wrong for a long time." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How the Hyde Amendment and HR 7 Punish America’s Poor Women (Video)

By Theresa Riley / Moyers & Company Jan 30, 2017 For 40 years, the crusade against abortion has affected women on Medicaid in particular, and a new bill will extend restrictions to all American women. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Surprise! GOP Finds a Way to Work Anti-Abortion Language Into Human Trafficking Bill

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 11, 2015 Senate Republicans have clearly decided of late to slip unrelated language into drafts of proposed bills moving through the legislative process. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )