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Nowhere To Go—Maternity Care Deserts On The Rise Across Wisconsin

Access to quality maternal care is critical for both mothers and babies, but what happens when the closest maternal health center isn’t actually close?

Protesters chant in front of the Wisconsin state Capitol in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on May 3, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (Angela Major / WPR)
Reproductive Freedom is on the Ballot in Wisconsin’s April 4 Supreme Court Race. An OB/GYN Explains What That Means for You.

MYTH: During Roe, Wisconsin women had abortions "up until the time of birth." FACT: Abortions that happen after viability, when a baby has a reasonable chance of survival outside of the mother, are ONLY offered when either the baby or the mom have a profound, life-threatening medical problem. That's why the state's current ban isn't just dangerous, it's deadly.

5 Things You Don’t Know About Wisconsin’s Supreme Court

Let's not overhype it: Voting in Wisconsin's April election isn't as exciting as a presidential contest. But it's just as, if not more, consequential.

Meet the Woman Making Wisconsin Buildings Brighter One Mural at a Time

Fresh off finishing a 95-foot mural on the side of a Janesville school, Emily Balsey shares her biggest projects, her proudest accomplishments, and the advice she’d give any aspiring artist.

The Gavel Gap: What It Is & Why It Matters

Six of the seven justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court are women, tying the state with Oregon for the second-highest percentage of women. But all are white.

Save This Number in Your Phone. You Don’t Know When You Might Need It.

During the pandemic, domestic violence rates skyrocketed in Wisconsin. But good news quickly followed the bad, and one county launched a free, local 24/7 text line for people living in abusive situations.

The Best Of: Wisconsin Health & Wellness in 2022

To borrow a line from Disney's Frozen, "for the first time in forever" every moment of 2022 was not defined by COVID. Instead, a large chunk of the year's health headlines was devoted to the overturning of reproductive options and its impact on Wisconsin women. But not all headlines were bad. Here are several "good news" standouts.