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Federal judge blocks Trump administration birth control exemption

January 16, 2019

A federal judge in Pennsylvania on Monday blocked Trump administration rules that attempted to broaden which employers can claim exemption from providing birth control without copayment. The rules,...

Alfaro: Notre Dame’s decision to revoke birth control access dangerous for women

November 6, 2017

Last week, the University of Notre Dame announced its insurance plan will no longer cover birth control for students, faculty and staff. This makes Notre Dame one of the first institutions in the nation...

Illinois Democrats denounce Trump’s rollback of birth control coverage

October 9, 2017

Illinois Democrats rebuked President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back a birth control mandate issued by the Obama administration, calling the move an “attack” on women’s health. Trump’s...

More than 5K turn out for early voting in Evanston

November 4, 2014

As Evanston residents and Northwestern students head to the polls Tuesday, more than 5,000 people have already submitted their votes in the general election. Voters registered in Evanston were able...

New intravaginal ring protects against HIV, pregnancy

March 31, 2014

A Northwestern researcher developed an intravaginal ring last month that will be the first device to protect women from pregnancy, HIV and herpes. Patrick Kiser, a visiting associate professor of biomedical...

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