Abortion pills forever?

Telehealth was supposed to simplify getting an abortion. UW researchers found a messier reality on the ground, affecting in-person reproductive care in states like Washington.

By: Megan Burbank

Outlets: RANGE Media

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 1,525

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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This article is published in collaboration with Chum News, a worker-owned, subscriber-supported newsroom based in Seattle. Their support made this reporting possible.

Even before the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion pills dominated the discourse, framed by activists in Washington State and beyond as a seamless way to maintain access should state-level policies jeopardize care.

Since Roe’s reversal in 2022, abortion pills have become central to preserving …

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