Spotlight What to know about the costs of traveling for abortion care in the US From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Katrina Kimport, Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Francisco Aug 30, 2022 Aug 30, 2022 Updated Nov 29, 2024 0 × For those living in states that have restricted abortion, traveling for a procedure can be expensive, daunting and lonely. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A plane ticket and hotel stay are not the only costs to consider when traveling to get an abortion. kieferpix/iStock via Getty Images PluskAmp3@CE:@? 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Employers Offering Travel Money for Abortions Some companies, like Starbucks and Dick’s Sporting Goods, are offering financial support to employees who travel for an abortion. A look at 50 years of Supreme Court abortion decisions During the last 50 years, the Supreme Court's membership and views on abortion regulations have changed. Here's a breakdown of some major ruli… A look at 50 years of Supreme Court abortion decisions During the last 50 years, the Supreme Court's membership and views on abortion regulations have changed. Here's a breakdown of some major ruli…
Texas women traveling hundreds of miles for an abortion For those living in states that have restricted abortion, traveling for a procedure can be expensive, daunting and lonely.
Employers Offering Travel Money for Abortions Some companies, like Starbucks and Dick’s Sporting Goods, are offering financial support to employees who travel for an abortion.
A look at 50 years of Supreme Court abortion decisions During the last 50 years, the Supreme Court's membership and views on abortion regulations have changed. Here's a breakdown of some major ruli…
A look at 50 years of Supreme Court abortion decisions During the last 50 years, the Supreme Court's membership and views on abortion regulations have changed. Here's a breakdown of some major ruli…
A plane ticket and hotel stay are not the only costs to consider when traveling to get an abortion. kieferpix/iStock via Getty Images Plus
