Biden's uneasiness on abortion riles progressives — again : Some on the left are dismayed by what they see as a harmful divide between “good” and “bad” abortions ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/13/biden-abortion-rhetoric-progressives-00146593
Anti-abortion advocates condemn GOP as insufficiently ‘pro-life’ on IVF: Some groups are running ads against longstanding GOP allies that use the same graphic ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/12/anti-abortion-advocates-gop-ivf-00146369
Abortion: Biden's SOTU speech showed his uneasy approach to the issue: President Joe Biden made abortion and reproductive rights a central theme of his State of ...
apnews.com/article/abortion-biden-2024-reproductive-rights-harris-494af752992ba88fa6e3d53fbd54f716
The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere: Women in the UK and across Europe will also suffer
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/3/22/the-us-war-on-reproductive-rights-should-concern-women-everywhere
Crowds of pro-choice protesters rallied today in DC as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to restrict access to the commonly used abortion pill ... Show more
HuffPost spoke to a pro-choice advocate & reproductive health volunteer outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as the conservative-leaning court considers banning ... Show more
Crisis pregnancy centers network bucks up against abortion-rights movement in Pa.
pennlive.com/news/2024/03/crisis-pregnancy-centers-network-bucks-up-against-abortion-rights-movement-in-pa.html
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How 'fetal personhood' in Alabama's IVF ruling evolved from fringe to mainstream: To those who have watched how certain elements of the anti-abortion campaign ...
npr.org/2024/03/14/1238102768/fetal-personhood-alabama-ivf
Microsoft is blocking prompts that make Copilot generate violent and sexual images
indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-designer-ai-image-creator-harmful-prompts-9205967/
I’ve always been pro-choice but this is too far: Plans to decriminalise abortion could lead to women ending their own full-term pregnancies and reignite culture ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/ive-always-been-pro-choice-but-this-is-too-far-lrhpdwm65
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When, at age 35, Kathrine Weir discovered that she had been the product of rape who had only escaped being aborted because her mother’s pregnancy was too ... Show more
Support for IVF provides common ground for reproductive health: Opinion: "If you believe individuals should have access to IVF to build families ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/03/08/ivf-support-common-ground-for-reproductive-health/72872136007/
How states giving rights to fetuses could set up a national case on abortion: Fetal personhood made headlines recently when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that ...
npr.org/2024/03/05/1235970171/how-states-giving-rights-to-fetuses-could-set-up-a-national-case-on-abortion
For the first time in years, Sen. Graham hasn't introduced a national abortion ban
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/first-time-years-sen-graham-hasnt-introduced-national-abortion-ban-rcna140581
Haley, in Henrico, urges Virginia's voters to back her on Super Tuesday: "We need to make our voices heard," Nikki Haley told supporters at The Westin ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nikki-haley-henrico-donald-trump-glenn-youngkin/article_77b53d0c-d726-11ee-8d54-4f0d860a21d9.html
Is EMILY’s List Republican Now?: The pro-choice group is wading into races in ways that threaten to hurt Democrats.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/abortion-2024-campaign-emilys-list-super-tuesday-primary-california-weiss-min.html
Florida Lawmakers Shelve 'Fetal Personhood' Bill After Alabama IVF Backlash: The bill would allow civil lawsuits over the "wrongful death" of an ...
commondreams.org/news/florida-fetal-personhood
'Radically Theocratic': Alabama Supreme Court Gives Frozen IVF Embryos Status of Children
commondreams.org/news/alabama-ivf
Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
There’s a ballot measure in South Dakota to codify Roe — and abortion rights groups are attacking it
vox.com/24078960/south-dakota-abortion-ballot-measure-dobbs
Takeaways from the New York special election debate: Democratic former Rep. Tom Suozzi and Republican Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip squared off Thursday ...
cnn.com/2024/02/08/politics/takeaways-new-york-3-special-election-debate/
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Nikki Haley stops in Dallas for political rally: Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley campaigned in Dallas, telling a crowd Thursday that she was ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/02/15/nikki-haley-tells-dallas-crowd-shes-republicans-best-hope-in-november/
Suozzi is the right choice: Pilip keeps wavering on abortion: In her one and only debate with Democratic opponent Tom Suozzi this week, Mazi Pilip — the GOP ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/10/suozzi-is-the-right-choice-pilip-keeps-wavering-on-abortion/
Rights Advocates Urge Biden to Stop Stigmatizing 'Abortion on Demand': "If Biden insists on hinging his entire campaign on abortion because it's more ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-abortion-on-demand
Abortion rights groups won’t argue over Joe Biden’s “Restore Roe” pledge: Many reproductive health organizations want to codify stronger standards ...
vox.com/24056692/abortion-roe-dobbs-2024-biden-election-presidential
Road to 270: Why 'viability' is dividing the abortion rights movement and more political news ahead of this year's presidential election
richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/viability-dividing-abortion-rights-movement/article_a7bde9d4-b823-5c42-b044-eba39104a897.html
The abortion activists who say bringing back Roe is not enough: Abortion rights groups split with mainstream movement over support for former legal framework of ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/21/abortion-activists-future-roe-v-wade
Why 'viability' is dividing the abortion rights movement: A divide between abortion-rights activists over whether to include restrictions regarding the viability ...
apnews.com/article/abortion-viability-ballot-initiatives-2024-roe-fcf440373973b01f740912cd3bbd98a4
QUOTES: Comparing Trump's Stance on Abortion Over Time: Trump’s latest remarks suggest a political pragmatism on the issue. His range of expressions over the ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-01-11/quotes-comparing-trumps-stance-on-abortion-over-time
Do pregnant women have a right to urgent medical care? No, according to a US court
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/10/pregnant-women-urgent-medical-care-us-court-texas
First rule of the anti-abortion playbook: Don’t let the public vote on abortion.: “We don't believe those rights should be subjected to majority vote.”
politico.com/news/2023/12/18/first-rule-of-the-anti-abortion-playbook-dont-let-the-public-vote-on-abortion-00132049
Quick Glance: Vice President Harris launches 'reproductive freedoms tour' for 2024 election
- Vice President Kamala Harris is starting a 'reproductive freedoms tour' with a focus on abortion in Wisconsin.
- The tour kicks off on January 22, the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
- The Biden campaign sees abortion as a central pillar of the 2024 election campaign.
- A CNN poll showed that Americans align more with the Democratic Party on the issue of abortion.
Sandra Day O'Connor: A ranch girl who became 'queen of the court': As the first woman on the Supreme Court, Justice O'Connor was a trailblazer and a powerful ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54937286
Quick Glance: Sandra Day O'Connor, First Female Supreme Court Justice, Passes Away
- Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, passes away at the age of 93 in Phoenix.
- She was unanimously appointed as the first female justice on the Supreme Court by the Senate in 1981.
- Her nomination by President Ronald Reagan ended 191 years of male exclusivity on the high court.
- O'Connor resisted the decision in 1989 to allow states to outlaw most abortions.
Pregnant women take a leading role in new legal battles over abortion: After the Texas Supreme Court prevented Kate Cox from getting an abortion in Texas ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/13/pregnant-women-take-leading-role-new-legal-battles-over-abortion/
From the economy to animal welfare, here are 10 good things that happened in 2023
vox.com/future-perfect/2023/12/28/24003198/10-good-things-that-happened-in-2023
Kate Cox, abortion and our culture that rejects suffering and brokenness | Opinion
star-telegram.com/opinion/cynthia-m-allen/article283096883.html
Why Taylor Swift shouldn't be Person of the Year 2023 according to right-wing: Known for her pro-choice stance and vocal opposition to former President Donald ...
hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/childless-anti-trump-and-democrat-ploy-why-taylor-swift-shouldnt-be-person-of-the-year-2023-according-to-rightwing-101701945130881.html
ERA and Abortion Are Key to Women’s Vote in 2024: The overturning of Roe v. Wade was a wake-up call and the Equal Rights Amendment is needed now more than ever.
commondreams.org/opinion/era-abortion-rights-2024
What to know about abortion and the 2024 election: It's been a major factor driving voters to the polls post-Dobbs, and one of the thorniest issues facing the ...
npr.org/2023/11/17/1213475958/what-to-know-about-abortion-and-the-2024-election
George Santos Chooses His Replacement: After being kicked out of Congress last week, Santos endorsed a former cop as his preferred candidate to replace him
newsweek.com/george-santos-new-york-special-election-mike-sapraicone-1849338
Ohio Votes To Codify Abortion Rights Into State Constitution: The outcome is a huge win for pro-choice advocates in a state where many Republican lawmakers have ...
huffpost.com/entry/ohio-votes-to-codify-abortion-rights-into-state-constitution_n_65411b43e4b0ae2dc0b56c1a
Texas attorney general says he will sue doctor who gives abortion to Kate Cox: Ken Paxton issues threat after judge ruled this week that Cox, a pregnant woman ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/08/ken-paxton-texas-abortion-kate-cox
Ohio Voters Pass Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Abortion Access: It’s a huge win for the pro-choice side after months of wrangling over the issue.
thedailybeast.com/ohio-voters-pass-constitutional-amendment-guaranteeing-abortion-access
DeWine calls Ohio abortion ballot measure a ‘radical proposal’: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) called a referendum on reproductive rights on the ballot Tuesday in his ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4294279-dewine-calls-ohio-abortion-ballot-measure-a-radical-proposal/
Abortion is banned in Andorra: Pro-choice activist in court: The principality is cracking down on a feminist who supports abortion rights ...
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Voters came out for abortion rights in elections across the U.S. this week, including in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. The Nation's Amy Littlefield says ... Show more
Abortion: Graz Women’s Council: “It’s 2023, time for something to change”: The deadline solution turned 50 years old on November 29, 2023. The Graz Women's ...
kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/graz/17875652/frauenrat-graz-es-ist-2023-zeit-dass-sich-etwas-aendert
Abortion politics get a post-Dobbs rebrand: Decades-old labels around abortion in the U.S. are rapidly losing favor.
axios.com/2023/10/27/republicans-democrats-abortion-rights-2024-election
Friendly Fire Friday: Murphy’s climate goals, Biden’s polls, and Ciattarelli’s choice
nj.com/opinion/2023/11/friendly-fire-friday-murphys-climate-goals-bidens-polls-and-ciattarellis-choice.html
The many faces of Betty Crocker are unveiled in History Theatre's 'I Am Betty': The musical charts the journey taken by women who were influenced and inspired by ...
startribune.com/betty-crocker-i-am-betty-history-theatre-musical-american-food-icon/600321975/
Mark Davis: Republicans can still win on abortion, but messaging matters | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/article281850348.html
Why Trump Will Keep Flip-Flopping on Abortion in 2024: Without Donald Trump, Roe v. Wade, would have never been overturned. But his position on abortion bans ...
time.com/6335088/donald-trump-abortion-position-2024-election/
Issue 1: Ohio weighs abortion rights in closely watched vote - Guyana Chronicle: OHIO voters will decide on Tuesday whether to enshrine abortion rights in the ...
guyanachronicle.com/2023/11/08/issue-1-ohio-weighs-abortion-rights-in-closely-watched-vote/
Kentucky elections: How Governor Andy Beshear won second time?: During Kentucky election campaign, Andy Beshear distanced himself from Joe Biden
thenews.com.pk/latest/1127122-kentucky-elections-how-governor-andy-beshear-won-second-time
Quick Glance: The Impact of National Politics
- Visits and support for Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron before an upcoming gubernatorial debate in October.
- Kentucky's gubernatorial race is at a critical point as Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear faces Trump-endorsed state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, testing the effectiveness of national politics.
- A recent Morning Consult poll found that 43% of Kentucky Republicans approve of Beshear.
- "Beshear has supporters," said Al Cross, Director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community at the University of Kentucky. "There are tens of thousands of people in the state for whom he is simply Andy."
Guam keeps abortion legal but restricts access: There's elation among pro-choice advocates in Guam following a decision by the US territory's Supreme Court to ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/502303/guam-keeps-abortion-legal-but-restricts-access
Michigan Republicans Sue To Block Abortion Rights Amendment: Anti-choice groups and GOP lawmakers sue to block a voter-approved constitutional amendment ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/michigan-republicans-sue-block-abortion-rights-amendment-1234874078/
Supreme Court's recent verdict on aborting a 26-week pregnancy has once again reignited the pro-choice vs pro-life debate. Watch We The People.
Make no mistake: Abortion is on the NJ ballot this year | Editorial: The top Republican - in an overwhelmingly pro-choice state -- just put it there.
nj.com/opinion/2023/10/make-no-mistake-abortion-is-on-the-nj-ballot-this-year-editorial.html
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In late stage pregnancy termination, don’t overlook the woman’s safety: At no point, can anyone diminish the emotional, mental and physical impact of the ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/late-stage-pregnancy-termination-dont-overlook-the-womans-safety-8985244/
Why are abortion laws in the spotlight again? | Explained: What are the rules on terminating a pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment ...
thehindu.com/news/national/why-are-abortion-laws-in-the-spotlight-again-explained/article67421541.ece
Why Conservatives Are Getting More Moderate on Abortion: How does the pro-life movement set aside the very ambition that drives it?
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/roe-v-wade-pro-life-movement-abortion/675511/
Anti-abortion groups are at odds on strategies ahead of Ohio vote. It could be a preview for 2024
apnews.com/article/abortion-constitutional-amendment-ohio-election-messaging-e578a62dd968a5112f92563e969ce5c7
Laphonza Butler is the president of Emily's List, a national PAC that backs pro-choice Democratic women in politics
axios.com/2023/10/02/laphonza-butler-bio-dianne-feinstein-replacement
Progressives push Democrats to reach beyond Roe in abortion battles: Progressive abortion rights activists want to go much further in advancing abortion ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4212970-progressives-push-democrats-to-reach-beyond-roe-in-abortion-battles/
Quick Glance: Trump Criticizes Six-Week Ban as 'Terrible'
- Donald Trump, former president and front-runner in the Republican primary, labeled a state abortion law signed by his top rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), that enforces a six-week ban as 'terrible'.
- Trump refused and stated his intention to negotiate with Democrats on the matter.
- DeSantis quietly signed the six-week ban in the spring but has recently been discussing abortion more openly — causing concern among some Republicans who fear he has shifted too far right on an issue that could harm them in the general election.
- Nevertheless, the Florida governor declined to support the national 15-week abortion ban endorsed by some competitors, highlighting the political sensitivity of the issue for Republicans.
Mexico becomes latest country in Latin America to loosen restrictions on abortion
pbs.org/newshour/show/mexico-becomes-latest-country-in-latin-america-to-loosen-restrictions-on-abortion
Mexican Supreme Court decriminalises abortion on federal level: Mexico has become latest Latin American country to join the ‘green’ wave, a movement to loosen ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/7/mexican-supreme-court-decriminalises-abortion-on-federal-level
Quick Glance: Mexican Supreme Court decriminalizes nationwide abortion
- Mexico joins the 'green' wave, easing abortion restrictions.
- The court's decision was confirmed in a statement on social media on Wednesday.
- The existing law that penalizes abortion in the Federal Criminal Code violates the human rights of women and people with the ability to carry a fetus.
- Previously, abortion was legal across the country in cases of rape, otherwise, its legality was determined on a state-by-state basis.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Buenos Aires on International Safe Abortion Day to defend the right to abortion ... Show more
The Slatest for Sept. 26: Why Autoworkers Are Worried About the Electric Car: Stories about Meta's A.I. chatbot, Taylor Swift's new boyfriend ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/09/slatest-news-politics-newsletter-united-auto-workers.html
Republicans have made it clear: No state is safe from abortion bans: Living in or moving to a pro-choice state will not protect you if Republicans take power in ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4173645-the-gop-has-made-it-clear-no-state-is-safe-from-abortion-bans/
Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalises abortion nationwide: Mexico's highest court has ruled to decriminalise abortion nationwide after asserting that ...
euronews.com/2023/09/07/mexicos-supreme-court-decriminalises-abortion-nationwide
Quick Glance: Mexico's Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion
- Abortion remains illegal in two-thirds of Mexican states, but people in those states can now access abortions at federal medical facilities without facing penalties from the states.
- This is part of a wave of victories for abortion rights in Latin America.
- Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, and Guyana have also taken steps to legalize or decriminalize abortion.
Most women who abort say they would rather not; Congress can help them: A May 2023 peer-reviewed study surveyed 1,000 women who had abortions and found that a ...
thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4139620-most-women-who-abort-say-they-would-rather-not-congress-can-help-them/
Anti-choice states aren’t satisfied. Now they want to punish traveling for abortions
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/12/anti-choice-states-arent-satisfied-now-they-want-to-punish-traveling-for-abortions
Ohio Voters Take First Crucial Step To Protect Abortion Rights Ahead Of November Vote
huffpost.com/entry/ohio-voters-issue-1-state-constitution-abortion-rights_n_64d28d42e4b05c10fd6cc0bb
Quick Glance: GOP alarmed by Ohio abortion vote
- A special ballot measure in Ohio that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights was rejected with a significant voter turnout.
- Republican strategists are sounding the alarm, recognizing abortion as a problem for their party in 2024.
- The results in Ohio suggest that abortion rights could be a critical issue for voters, potentially impacting the outcome of Senate races and the presidential contest.
How a trial in Texas changed the story of abortion rights in America: Wrenching testimony from women denied abortion care turned the focus toward the suffering ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/08/09/1187378801/texas-abortion-law-trial-reproductive-rights
“Abortion tourists” from US red states have a new destination: Mexico: The Mexican supreme court decriminalized abortion across the country on Sept. 7
qz.com/abortion-tourists-from-us-red-states-have-a-new-desti-1850816994
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Quick Glance: US Abortion Tourists Find New Destination in Mexico
- Study shows increased demand for abortion services in Mexico from US states with abortion bans after Roe v Wade was overturned.
- Mexican Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion across the country.
- Activist networks in Mexico support American women with self-managed abortions.
- The US Supreme Court to make another decision on abortion access.
GOP Privately Mulls Ditching the Term ‘Pro-Life’: Report: Americans’ feelings toward the terms “pro-life” and “pro-choice” have shifted dramatically since Roe v ...
thedailybeast.com/gop-privately-mulls-ditching-the-term-pro-life-report
COLUMN: Colorado's Bizarro response on abortion | Jon Caldara: “Bizarro World” was a set of comic books published by DC Comics in the early 1960s ...
gazette.com/opinion/column-colorados-bizarro-response-on-abortion-jon-caldara/article_4c565cc4-3dc8-11ee-931c-c75fbe9ddea2.html
Abortion fight shifts to women who suffered under strict bans: The battle for abortion rights is shifting away from the high-resolution fetal images to the faces ...
latimes.com/science/story/2023-08-08/abortion-fight-shifts-to-women-who-suffered-grievously-under-strict-bans
The Pro-Choice Senate Candidate Whose Company Donates to Anti-Abortion Republicans
time.com/6303732/senate-race-maryland-david-trone-abortion/
The Next Test for the Abortion-Rights Movement: Republicans are trying to make it harder to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio. Will voters go along?
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2023/08/ohio-issue-1-special-election-abortion/674923/
Opinion | Dobbs Could Be Reversed if We Start Now: It won’t be easy, and it probably won’t be quick. But there needs to be a plan in place.
nytimes.com/2023/06/24/opinion/dobbs-overturn-strategy-abortion.html
Quick Glance: The Supreme Court's Impact: Overturning Roe v. Wade and Changing America
- Abortion is currently illegal in the state until further notice.
- Kristen Lyerly, an OB-GYN and abortion care provider, no longer practices in Wisconsin but instead works in Minnesota where abortion rights are protected by state law.
- The recent Dobbs decision caused an immediate halt in abortion care services.
- State constitutions often have stronger protections for privacy, equality, and bodily autonomy than the U.S. Constitution.
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