
For some Idaho sexual assault survivors, there is no Plan B
WA reported increased demand for programs supporting gender-based violence survivors, as care and emergency contraception turn scarce in other states.
Megan Burbank is Cascade PBS’ news editor. She was previously an editor/reporter at The Seattle Times and Portland Mercury, and has covered reproductive rights for NPR, The New Republic and Axios.
WA reported increased demand for programs supporting gender-based violence survivors, as care and emergency contraception turn scarce in other states.
Bans in other states are overburdening the system as patients flood to West Coast clinics, hindering care for in-state patients.
Emergency abortions can resume in Idaho, but Northwest advocates say more restrictions could be coming.
Though the unanimous ruling allows the drug mifepristone to stay on the market, Washington will continue its case to broaden access to the medication.
Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap.