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ACLJ to Represent FBI Whistleblower Garret O'Boyle Against Unconstitutional Retaliation and Retribution for Repeatedly Exposing Misconduct and Corruption

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) now represents FBI Whistleblower Garret O'Boyle as he faces unconstitutional retaliation from the FBI for exposing numerous instances of misconduct, corruption and political favoritism.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) now represents FBI Whistleblower Garret O'Boyle as he faces unconstitutional retaliation from the FBI for exposing numerous instances of misconduct, corruption and political favoritism.
According to the ACLJ, FBI Special Agent Garret O'Boyle has on numerous occasions followed federal whistleblower protocols to in a lawful manner expose corruption and deserves the full protection of federal whistleblower statutes and the United States Constitution.
Garret made headlines earlier this summer with his congressional testimony : "The FBI will crush you.
"Not only is this case critical to holding the FBI accountable, it will also impact other whistleblower cases.

A New Domicile for Comprehensive Privacy in Delaware

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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Femasys Announces FDA Approval of its IDE for the Pivotal Clinical Trial of FemBloc Permanent Birth Control, a Non-Surgical Alternative for Women

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Monday, June 26, 2023

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ATLANTA, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Femasys Inc. (NASDAQ: FEMY), a biomedical company aiming to meet women’s needs worldwide by developing a suite of product candidates that include minimally invasive, in-office technologies for reproductive health, announced today the approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of FemBloc®, a first-of-its-kind, non-surgical, non-implant, in-office solution for permanent birth control in a pivotal clinical trial (the “FINALE” trial).

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FemBloc is intended to be a safer option for women by eliminating the need for anesthesia, incisions, and permanent implants.
FemBloc has the potential to offer women a convenient and reliable option for permanent birth control.
In addition, FemBloc could provide an option to women using temporary birth control methods long term that may require implants or hormones.
FemBloc is one of several candidates in Femasys’ portfolio of products that showcases our dedication to developing safer and more accessible reproductive health options for women.”

Statement from Catholics for Choice President Jamie L. Manson on the One-Year Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Overturning of Roe v. Wade

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Friday, June 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catholics for Choice, which uplifts and amplifies the voices of the majority of Catholics who believe in reproductive freedom, released the following statement from President Jamie L. Manson, M.Div., marking the one-year anniversary of the June 24, 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade:

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"Here's a crucial, overlooked fact about the Dobbs decision: All of the five justices that overturned Roe v. Wade are, or were raised, Catholic.
The anti-abortion opposition that successfully overturned Roe v. Wade is a Catholic one.
Long-term side effects from the delay and poor quality of care include infertility, heart attack, stroke, uncontrolled hypertension, and chronic pelvic pain and infection.
Catholics for Choice is also hosting "How I Became a Catholic for Choice: A Conversation with Jamie Manson" on June 28.

A year after Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, Black women still struggle for access to reproductive health care

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Also true has been the impact of those bans and restrictions on the reproductive health disparities between Black and white women.

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Also true has been the impact of those bans and restrictions on the reproductive health disparities between Black and white women.
Black women comprise a disproportionate percentage – 39% – of abortion patients in the United States, and many live in communities with limited access to health services, including family planning clinics and pharmacies.
They also disproportionately experience higher rates of other reproductive health conditions, such as infant mortality and pregnancy-related complications and deaths.
The lack of clinics means that Black women often delay or forgo necessary health care services.

Restricted abortion access

A small number of states, such as California, New York and Washington, have passed laws or constitutional amendments that guarantee or strengthen abortion access.
An additional 10 states have further restricted abortion access without banning abortion outright.
Two states with the largest populations in total numbers of African Americans – Texas and Florida – have abortion bans.

Reproductive health disparities beyond abortion

The recent tragic death of U.S. Olympic champion Tori Bowie during childbirth is a stark reminder of the reproductive health disparities that continue to plague the Black community.
Pregnant Black women are often refused hospital admission for delivery if they lack health insurance.
In various studies, Black women have reported that they have been treated disrespectfully by medical personnel dismissive of their fears and concerns about their reproductive health.
Black women report that they must be particularly assertive with health care providers to ensure that their reproductive needs are addressed.

Where do we go from here?

According to the Pew Research Center, 57% of Americans disapprove the reversal of Roe, and 62% say that abortion should be legal.
In the meantime, abortion access remains only one part of Black women’s reproductive health challenges.

Live Action to celebrate one year post-Roe June 23 with Capitol Hill press event

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

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Washington, DC, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON — Pro-life organization Live Action – one of the nation’s leading human rights organizations – will host a press event to promote the New North Star Coalition Letter , recently released.

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Washington, DC, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON — Pro-life organization Live Action – one of the nation’s leading human rights organizations – will host a press event to promote the New North Star Coalition Letter , recently released.
The event is scheduled for Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m. EDT.
Please note the location at the Capitol Demonstration Area 11, directly across Independence Avenue from the Cannon House Office Building.
Lila Rose, president and founder of Live Action, shared the following statement:
“It's been one year since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

NWLC Announces Abortion Access Legal Defense Fund; Supports Access to Abortion One Year Since Dobbs

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, almost one year since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) launched the Abortion Access Legal Defense Fund (Abortion Access LDF) to help pay legal expenses for abortion patients and supporters who are facing legal action related to abortion care.

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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, almost one year since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) launched the Abortion Access Legal Defense Fund (Abortion Access LDF) to help pay legal expenses for abortion patients and supporters who are facing legal action related to abortion care.
Since the Dobbs decision, the legal landscape around abortion access in the U.S. has become more confusing and hostile than ever.
NWLC believes that people deserve access to legal representation if they are facing legal consequences related to abortion access for themselves or a loved one, regardless of their ability to pay.
Noel León, Director of the Abortion Access LDF, added "The Supreme Court's decision to take away our constitutional right to abortion unleashed legal chaos, and we are launching the Abortion Access Legal Defense Fund because everyone deserves access to legal representation, regardless of their ability to pay."

Abortion is a workplace issue: How managers can support employee access to reproductive health care

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

At best, these bans require women who need abortions to travel hours, or even days out-of-state, often at a significant cost.

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At best, these bans require women who need abortions to travel hours, or even days out-of-state, often at a significant cost.
JPMorgan Chase, for example, is covering costs for employees who must travel more than 50 miles.
By offering such benefits, employers are prioritizing employee health and safety, even when the law may not.

Dark side of workplace health benefits

Unfortunately, workplace health and safety initiatives have historically demonstrated that even the most well-intentioned benefits can have a dark side.
For example, some health promotion programs have led to weight-based discrimination in the workplace.

Build awareness of benefits

Many employees don’t access benefits because they don’t know the benefits exist.
Employees often have low levels of awareness about the policies, programs and benefits their employer offers, particularly when those benefits are not discussed openly.
To build awareness, employers should share information about reproductive health-care benefits widely, freely and frequently.

Improve access to benefits

Even when employees are aware of benefits, they may be unsure about how to access them.
To improve access to abortion care benefits, employers can do a number of things.
First, employers should ensure employees can safely and confidentially access abortion-related benefits.

Reduce abortion and benefit stigma

Another significant barrier to using abortion benefits is the stigma associated with it.
Employees seeking abortion care may fear that disclosing this information to their manager or co-workers could jeopardize their job security or result in them being viewed negatively.
To reduce the stigma associated with abortion and abortion-related benefits, there are a number of things employers can do.

Abortion is a workplace issue

As stated by the New York Times, “abortion is a business issue.” By offering abortion care benefits and policies, employers serve as a “firewall” to protect against harmful legislation.
But to be effective, employers must promote and de-stigmatize reproductive health and abortion care benefits by normalizing them.
In addition, these benefits must be known about and easily accessible to employees — only then will employers avoid the dark side of well-intentioned, but poorly implemented abortion care benefits and policies.

Klick Health Strikes Gold at 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Klick Health has struck gold at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week, taking home Gold, Silver, and Bronze Lions in health and mainstream awards categories – further reinforcing the mainstreaming of health and wellness.

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Klick Health has struck gold at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week, taking home Gold, Silver, and Bronze Lions in health and mainstream awards categories – further reinforcing the mainstreaming of health and wellness.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230621979351/en/
Klick Health has struck gold at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week, taking home Gold, Silver, and Bronze Lions in health and mainstream awards categories – further reinforcing the mainstreaming of health and wellness.
The large, independent health agency also received 11 shortlists and was ranked both the world’s overall number-two Healthcare Agency and number-two Healthcare Network of the Year.
"These Lions roar with proof that health work is mainstream work, and we are incredibly proud to help elevate the role health and wellness plays in the world,” said Klick Health Chief Creative Officer Rich Levy.

One year after the fall of Roe v. Wade, abortion care has become a patchwork of confusing state laws that deepen existing inequalities

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

While there is no law in the U.S. that regulates what a man can do with his body, the reproductive health of women is now more regulated than it has been in 50 years.

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While there is no law in the U.S. that regulates what a man can do with his body, the reproductive health of women is now more regulated than it has been in 50 years.
And the scope of reproductive health care that women can receive is highly dependent on where they live.
I am a nurse practitioner who studies women’s reproductive health across the lifespan.
These findings indicate that women are at risk of pregnancy at a historic time when women’s reproductive rights in the U.S. are restricted and not guaranteed.

Current state of abortion in the US

This has led to a patchwork of laws that span the entire range from complete bans and tight restrictions to full state protection for abortion.
In the past year, women’s rights organizations and women’s health advocates have brought numerous legal challenges to restrictive abortion laws.
These cases have halted the implementation of some of the strictest abortion regulations until additional court rulings are finalized.

Downstream effects for health care professionals

Abortion training is considered essential health care and a core competency for physicians in obstetrics and gynecology, or OB-GYN, residency programs.
As a result, physicians are choosing to leave states with the most restrictive abortion laws, and clinics are closing, which is contributing to the current shortage of health care providers.

Inequalities in health care access

Lack of access to abortion limits education and wage earning and contributes to poverty.
States with the most restrictive abortion laws also have limited access to pregnancy care and supportive programs for pregnant and parenting women.
What’s more, states with the most abortion restrictions have some of the worst pregnancy and maternal health outcomes for women, especially women of color.
Maternal morbidity is the term used to describe short- or long-term health problems that result from pregnancy.
Conversely, research has shown that there are few if any significant negative mental health outcomes among women who have abortions.

Unsafe abortions

Restricting legal abortion increases the risk that women will seek out pregnancy termination from unskilled people in unsafe settings.
In Texas, physicians are reporting an increase in sepsis, or an overwhelming response to infection, from incomplete abortions.
Septic abortion wards – or designated areas of hospitals where women were treated for sepsis as a result of illegal abortions – were common.

Women affected by violence

In the U.S., more than 25% of women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
My research shows that women affected by violence have a higher risk of pregnancy and that college women are at increased risk of nonconsensual and forced sexual encounters.
Even if women qualify for an abortion as a result of sexual violence, those who have not filed a formal police report lack “proof” that their pregnancy resulted from assault.