Judge Allows Mississippi to End Rape Exceptions For Abortions After Six Weeks
Three years after blocking Mississippi’s six-week abortion ban, a federal judge allowed it to become effective Wednesday, citing the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson Absent on Preventing Black Birth DisparitiesÂ
Leaders should examine the accessibility of midwifery care and freestanding birth centers to improve birth outcomes, Getty Israel writes.
Rep. Bennie Thompson Seeks $200 Million Federal Aid For Jackson Water System
Congressman Bennie Thompson is seeking up to $200 million in direct federal funding for the City of Jackson to address its beleaguered water system, potentially bypassing the State of Mississippi entirely.
