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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · Jul 16
New data: 155,000 people traveled out of state for abortion care in 2024.

Since Dobbs, state bans have had sweeping, detrimental effects on the US #AbortionAccess landscape.

No one should be forced to leave their state for essential abortion care.

More: gu.tt/3G1Wtzn
Text on blue background, says "Findings from our Monthly Provision Study: Since Dobbs, state bans have had sweeping & harmful effects on abortion access in the US." Violet and navy text on a white background says, "155,000 people in the United States traveled out of states for abortion care in 2024." Below, navy text says, "81,000 people traveled out of state to obtain an abortion in 2020."
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As 2026 gets underway, catch up on the state policies shaping #AbortionAccess across the US. Explore our interactive map: https://gu.tt/4985P4S
Map of United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a blue bar at the top says, “Abortion policies in effect as of January 5, 2026.”
January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) can be useful #ReproductiveHealth tools. But pushing them while restricting other care undermines reproductive autonomy.

Our Principal Research Scientist @cbpolis.bsky.social lays out the evidence: https://gu.tt/3NyScXl
Black text on a white background features the title of an op-ed by Dr. Chelsea Polis, "Fertility Tracking Must Be Grounded in Evidence and Reproductive Justice." Below is a photo of a person holding a pregnancy test. A red Health Affairs logo appears in the top left corner.
January 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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🥳 LET'S GO!! The Wyoming Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion bans, ruling that the right to an abortion is, in fact, protected under the state's constitution. This news affirms the importance of reproductive freedom and reminds us why we are never going to give up this fight.
January 6, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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The court ruled that the law, along with another banning abortion except to protect the life of the pregnant person or in cases of rape or incest, violates the state constitution. https://bit.ly/4jwV96S
Image of the Wyoming Supreme Court building. Below the image text reads: "Wyoming Supreme Court reverses the country’s first abortion pill ban Justices determined that the 2023 law violated the state’s constitution."
January 6, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Thank you @reprosfightback.bsky.social for featuring Samira Damavandi, Guttmacher’s Senior Policy Associate for Federal Issues, in your impactful series on #SRHR heroes!
January 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Our latest #AddingItUp report uses unmet demand, a more person-centered measure of contraceptive need that reflects women’s expressed needs and intentions. It can help advocates and policymakers target resources and center bodily autonomy. Learn more: https://gu.tt/3Yp4Nik
White text on a navy background reads, "Our latest study uses a new approach to how unmet need for contraception is defined. Unmet demand considers whether a woman who wants to avoid pregnancy is open to using modern contraception, now or in the future." Below is a bar graph with three horizontal bars showing increasingly narrow definitions of need, distinguishing between unmet need or demand, traditional method users, and modern method users. Navy Guttmacher logo in the bottom right.
January 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Thank you, @francoisegirard.bsky.social, for having Dr. Rebecca Simmons and I on the FMUS podcast to talk about fertility awareness based methods of contraception.

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Fertility-Awareness Based Pregnancy Prevention–Pro or Con? W/Drs. Chelsea Polis and Rebecca Simmons
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January 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Thank you to everyone who supported Guttmacher in 2025!

Your support powers research and insights that will help shape the fight for #ReproductiveFreedom in 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Guttmacher evidence is clear: #MedicationAbortion is safe, effective & widely used.

Support our work to put science over stigma.

Every gift before midnight will be matched 5x: https://gu.tt/4oN40mA
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December 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Everyone, everywhere deserves access to contraception. Guttmacher research helps make the case for bodily autonomy worldwide.

Support evidence that makes a global impact. Donate now: https://gu.tt/4oN40mA
Green and white text against violet background says, “43,466,252M and counting women and girls denied contraceptive care because of US foreign aid cuts. 5X match: Support evidence that makes a global impact.”
December 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Guttmacher experts do the research needed to protect #AbortionAccess nationwide.

Now through December 31, every dollar will be matched 5X.

Support our work—make a gift today: https://gu.tt/4oN40mA
Green and white text against violet background and image of a plane says, "155,000 people in the US traveled out of state for abortion care in 2024. 5X match: Support data that puts science over stigma."
December 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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2025 was a chaotic year for reproductive health & rights in the United States & around the world.

Catch up on key Guttmacher milestones & data that illuminate the impact of major #SRHR shifts this year: https://gu.tt/3Y6dTQO
White and yellow text on a black background says, “Guttmacher wrapped 2025.” At the top, a row of colorful images representing Guttmacher's work. White text on black background lists Guttmacher publications released in 2025, including 29 research articles, 20 policy analyses, 13 fact sheets, 9 op-eds and 4 reports, for a total of 75 publications.
December 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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During the holidays & all year long, Guttmacher shares the data to advance #ReproductiveHealth and rights.

Support our work—every dollar counts.

Donate: https://gu.tt/4oN40mA
An image with a navy blue background features snowflakes along the right edge. Blue, violet and white text says, “On the twelfth Day of Data, Guttmacher gave to me: evidence-based research, global health trend reports, domestic policy resources, reproductive health indicators, data-driven advocacy, abortion access analyses, demographic surveys, family planning research, global partnerships, dedicated experts, myth-debunking evidence, and a map of abortion policies.”
December 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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NEW: The Trump admin quietly implemented a new policy that essentially bans abortion at VA facilities—including in cases of rape or serious health risk—confirming what we've always known: Trump's promise to leave abortion to the states was a lie.
Trump-Vance Administration Bans Abortion Care and Counseling for Veterans in Secret - National Women's Law Center
National Women’s Law Center, Democracy Forward and Minority Veterans of America Condemn Administration’s Treatment of Veterans, Commit to Fighting Cruel New Policy Washington, D.C. – The Trump-Vance a...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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In 2025, critical policy shifts widened the gap between US states working to protect or restrict #ReproHealth & rights.

Our latest analysis explores key legislative trends & perspectives from state partners working to advance reproductive freedom for all: https://gu.tt/4oIGdn0
At the top yellow and white text on a navy blue background says, "State trends 2025: How state policies shaped reproductive health and rights across the US." Below, navy blue text on a white background says lists four policy trends from the year, including attacks on abortion, criminalizing pregnancy outcomes, expanding shield laws and protecting fertility care.
December 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Last week, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed two rules that would withhold federal funding from any type of gender-affirming care for minors.

This is only the latest of the Trump administration's attacks on trans youth.

Learn more via @statnews.com: https://gu.tt/490kXTZ
In major effort to end gender-affirming care, Trump administration takes aim at hospitals
The Trump administration intends to make its most forceful attempt yet at restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the U.S.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Anti-abortion groups and policymakers in the US are attempting to weaponize environmental laws to restrict #MedicationAbortion.

Our new analysis exposes misinformation driving this strategy and makes clear that science does not support these claims. https://gu.tt/4j0sgj4
Navy blue and white text on a violet background says, “Weaponizing Water: How the campaign against medication abortion co-opts environmental policy.”
December 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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New findings from #AddingItUp and #FPImpact show why investing in sexual and reproductive health advances health, autonomy, and economic opportunity worldwide: https://youtube.com/shorts/rWMurafVMa0?si=lfScEOKIuCXMYq0z
New global evidence on sexual & reproductive health: why Investing in SRH matters
New global evidence is changing how we understand and meet sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs. This year, we released two major bodies of research shaping global #SRH policy: - #AddingItUp provides updated estimates across 128 low- and middle-...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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In a moment defined by misinformation, we're translating critical data into clear and actionable policy solutions to advance #ReproductiveFreedom in the US.

With your support, we can turn data into action and put science over stigma. Stand with us: https://gu.tt/4oN40mA
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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For 52 years, the Helms Amendment has interfered with access to the full range of essential health services in many countries, including safe abortion care.

Helms must end once and for all. #RepealHelms
A definition of the Helms Amendment in violet and black text says, “A US policy that unjustly prohibits foreign assistance funds from supporting access to abortion—even in countries where abortion is legal—and results in the undermining of local health systems, providers and patients.”
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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As rigorous science faces the escalating threats of misinformation & false narratives, evidence-based research remains crucial to protecting & advancing bodily autonomy.

Explore our latest findings on #ReproHealth in the US: https://gu.tt/48VEnJP
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December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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The Support UNFPA Funding Act would restore US contributions to a vital UN agency that advances sexual and reproductive health globally.

Thank you Senator Shaheen for introducing this critical legislation!

@unfpa.org @shaheen.senate.gov
A photo of Guttmacher's Vice President for Public Policy Kelly Baden on an orange background appears next to a quote by Baden that says, "The Support UNFPA Funding Act is a vital step to restoring US funding for a UN agency that provides lifesaving sexual and reproductive health services to millions worldwide. UNFPA's work prevents maternal deaths, expands access to contraception, and combats gender-based violence, including child marriage and female genital mutilation. In humanitarian crises, UNFPA’s work is particularly essential to ensure women and families receive critical health care and supplies. The Trump Administration’s defunding of UNFPA and almost all family planning aid endangers lives, particularly those of women and girls. Congress must counter these devastating moves by strengthening support for UNFPA. We thank Senator Shaheen for her leadership in championing this critical legislation."
December 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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This #UHCDay, we’re underscoring a simple truth: universal, equitable health care requires #SRH services. Fully meeting all SRH needs would cost $15.56 per person annually, and every $1 invested in contraception saves $2.48 in related care. Read more: https://gu.tt/4qVHXfc
December 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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New: Our 2025 state trends analysis captures major shifts in abortion policies across the US, including how several states escalated attacks on #AbortionAccess by targeting shield laws & increasing the criminalization of patients, providers & helpers.

More: https://gu.tt/4oIGdn0
Map of United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a blue bar at the top says, “Abortion policies in effect as of December 11, 2025.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Even small premium payments make it more difficult to enroll in and maintain health coverage, especially for people with low incomes. If the enhanced tax credits expire the cost will hurt millions of families. Via @CenterOnBudget: momsrising.org/CBPPpremiumplans #TrumpInflationCrisis
December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM