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She was already battling cancer. Then she had to fight the bill collectors

She was already battling cancer. Then she had to fight the bill collectors

For one South Dakota mom, cancer treatment saved her life, but left her $30,000 in debt. The cost of care in the U.S. can make patients drain savings, declare bankruptcy, or lose their homes.
by Noam Levey

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The dog days of COVID-19

The dog days of COVID-19

Hospitalizations continue their downward trend, but cases, which had been on a very slow decline, have now plateaued completely. This suggests we may not be out of the woods yet on this wave. On the other hand, CDC’s community level risk rating indicates the best conditions in Minnesota since April, and much of the state is seeing a slow decline in COVID levels in wastewater too.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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Who and what is behind abortion ban trigger law bills? Two groups laid the groundwork

Who and what is behind abortion ban trigger law bills? Two groups laid the groundwork

Two national organizations have gained a reputation for taking the lead on model legislation to restrict and block abortions. Now, states are needing to grapple with the laws they passed.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Emergency contraception: How it works, how effective it is and how to get it

Emergency contraception: How it works, how effective it is and how to get it

Emergency contraceptives and abortion pills are not the same thing, though people often confuse them. Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it's vital to know the difference — and your options.
by Maria Godoy and Carmel Wroth

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What the U.S. can learn from abortion rights wins in Latin America

What the U.S. can learn from abortion rights wins in Latin America

In the last two years, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia have decriminalized or fully legalized abortion. Here's what Latin America's green wave can teach the movement in the U.S.
by Ailsa Chang, Jonaki Mehta and Justine Kenin

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Dealing with the 'decide for yourself' phase of the pandemic

Dealing with the 'decide for yourself' phase of the pandemic

When it comes to current guidance on COVID-19, you may feel like you are on your own. The Atlantic’s science writer Ed Yong recently described it as the “figure it out yourself” phase of the pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Yong, and a community group in Minneapolis that is working to fill the gaps in information and aid.
by Samantha Matsumoto and Angela Davis

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