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The Second Abortion Pill [Preview]

Mifepristone--a.k.a. RU 486--is anticipated to boost access to abortion. Based on the history of an older pill, it might not

By Sasha Nemecek















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When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the French drug RU 486 in late September, advocates for

women's health hailed the action as the long-awaited breakthrough that would increase access to abortion nationwide. Thanks to this pale yellow pill, women would be able


This article was originally published with the title The Second Abortion Pill.



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