Our Latest Updates – Archive

48% of Americans Think Abortion Should Be Legal “Only under Certain Circumstances”
6/9/2021 -

A June 2021 Gallup poll found 47% of Americans believed abortion to be morally acceptable, while 46% believed it not to be. 48% thought abortion should be legal “only under certain circumstances,” 32% “under any circumstances,” and 19% “illegal in all circumstances.”

Biden Revokes Mexico City Rule
1/28/2021 -

The policy restricted all non-governmental organizations funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) from performing or promoting abortion services and has been reinstated by all Republican presidents and revoked by all Democratic presidents since Reagan implemented it in 1984.

Requiring In-Person Visits for Abortion Pills during Pandemic Ruled Unconstitutional
7/15/2020 -

The ruling allows healthcare providers nationwide to mail mifepristone for the duration of the pandemic.

Supreme Court Strikes down Louisiana Abortion Law
6/29/2020 -

The law required admitting privileges similar to a Texas law the Supreme Court struck down in 2016.

Abortion Bans during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
4/9/2020 -

At least seven states have enacted de facto abortion bans by listing abortion as a non-essential medical procedure. The bans in most states were struck down by federal judges, while the ban in Texas was upheld.

Should Abortion Be Legal?
1/23/2020 -

This week marks the 47th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, as well as the 47th annual March for Life. Read pro and con quotes arguing for and against legal abortion.

Religious Views on the Legalization of Abortion
11/18/2019 -

Find the views of 18 churches from Buddhism to Judaism to the Southern Baptist Convention the on whether abortion should be a legal option.

Abortion Pills Access to Be Required on California Public University Campuses
10/18/2019 -

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 24 on Oct. 11, 2019. Under the new law, the University of California (UC) and California State University systems, which encompass 737,328 students, will be required to provide access to medical abortion pills on all campuses beginning in Jan. 2023.

Abortion Rates Lowest since Roe v. Wade
9/20/2019 -

According to a Sep. 2019 Guttmacher Institute study, abortion rates have dropped about 7% since 2014 and are at the lowest rate since 1973 when abortion was legalized.

NEW ProCon.org Website! – 2020 Presidential Election: The Candidates and Where They Stand on the Issues
8/29/2019 -

Learn about the presidential candidates’ views on important issues, compare them with a side-by-side chart, find your best match with a fun quiz, track their finances, and so much more on our 2020 Presidential Election website. The New York Times called our previous presidential election site “The most comprehensive tool for researching the candidate’s stance on issues.” Check back monthly for expanded issue coverage.

New ProCon.org Website! – Should Birth Control Pills Be Available Over-the-Counter?
2/21/2019 -

Our new topic explores the pros and cons in the debate over making birth control pills available over-the-counter (OTC). 9.1 million women (12.6% of contraceptive users) use birth control pills, which are the second-most commonly used method of contraception in the United States. Proponents say making the birth control pill available over-the-counter would lower teen pregnancy rates, provide contraceptive access to medically underserved women, and ease access to a health-improving drug with decades of safe use. Opponents say making the Pill over-the-counter would raise the cost of contraception for women, pose a danger to teens’ and women’s health by removing the doctor’s visit requirement, and limit what options are made available.

Our new website presents the top pro & con arguments and quotes, a history of the debate, a video gallery, the prescription status of birth control pills around the world, and a list of drugs switched from prescription to OTC status.

Researcher Wanted at Educational Nonprofit ProCon.org
1/17/2019 -

ProCon.org, a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity,
seeks an in-house Researcher (full-time with benefits or part-time
without benefits) to develop content for websites devoted to a
nonpartisan in-depth presentation of 70+ controversial issues. Three
items are required for application, as specified in the job notice.

50 Lesson Plan Ideas Using ProCon.org
7/16/2018 -

We’re excited to announce 50 free lesson plan ideas for educators! Visit our Teachers’ Corner for inspiration, including lessons plans about distinguishing fact from opinion, how to write a “call-to-action” letter, and content from our partner Credo Reference.

Abortion: Background of the Issue
7/2/2018 -

Did you know that, in 2018, 51% of Americans consider themselves to be pro-choice? Or that 39% of US women live in counties that do not provide abortion services? Read the updated background on our abortion site for more information.

Should Abortion Be Legal?
5/17/2017 -

Delve into this controversial issue with pro and con quotes from Hillary Clinton (Pro), 43rd US President George W. Bush (Con), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Pro), and Democrats for Life of America (Con), among many other experts and organizations.