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South Dakota Group Files to Put Abortion on Ballot

politicalwire.com

“The group leading the effort to put abortion rights on South Dakota’s November ballot said Wednesday it was turning in far more petition signatures than required, while an opposition group

Arizona Lawmakers Win Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Law

politicalwire.com

“Arizona lawmakers secured enough votes on Wednesday to repeal an abortion ban that first became law when Abraham Lincoln was president and a half-century before women won the right to

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Conservative judges are rolling back rights with trickery

www.dailykos.com

Americans have witnessed something remarkable unfolding in the judicial system in recent years: Conservative jurists seemingly bent on taking away—as opposed to preserving or expanding—rights from abortion to affirmative action enjoyed by…

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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect

The Biden campaign quickly placed blame for the "extreme" six-week ban on former President Donald Trump. "Trump is worried the voters will hold him accountable for the cruelty and chaos he created. He's right. Trump ripped away the rights…

Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect

www.mercurynews.com

The Biden campaign quickly placed blame for the "extreme" six-week ban on former President Donald Trump. "Trump is worried the voters will hold him accountable for the cruelty and chaos he created. He's right. Trump ripped away the rights…

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A woman might win the presidency of Mexico. What could that mean for abortion rights?

www.ocregister.com

If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency during the June 2 elections, would she rule with gender in mind?

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South Dakota abortion rights groups collect enough signatures to advance ballot measure

www.nbcnews.com

An amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the South Dakota constitution is now one step closer to making the November 2024 ballot.

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Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect

www.cbsnews.com

A six-week abortion ban goes into effect in Florida Wednesday. The law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities and the life of the mother, but abortion rights advocates say the law effectively cuts off access for more…

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Florida implements six-week abortion ban: NPR

Florida has implemented a new law that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, replacing a 15-week ban. The move has sparked protests and concerns among abortion rights supporters who fear limited access to services. Many residents may…

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NPR reports on how Christian conservatives are grappling with the changing stance of the GOP on Arizona’s abortion ban.

Conservative voters in Arizona are conflicted between their religious beliefs and political party loyalty as they watch a potential vote to repeal a near-total abortion ban. Anti-abortion rights advocates like Luke Pierson question who…

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Florida six-week abortion ban takes effect as opponents prepare for November showdown

Republican-led efforts to restrict abortion rights are set to be major target for Democrats in general election

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Harris to blast Trump in Florida as state’s six-week abortion ban goes into effect

thehill.com

Vice President Harris on Wednesday will head to Florida as the state’s six-week abortion ban is set to take effect, using the occasion to tear into former President Trump for his most recent comments about reproductive rights if he is…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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6 out of 10 Catholics support abortion rights despite church's stance, study shows

npr.org

Abortion is almost entirely illegal in some states. The Catholic church hopes to keep it that way, but many Catholics support abortion rights. How do they reconcile their politics with their faith?

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Q&A: Student develops website to help Canadians choose the right type of abortion

medicalxpress.com

Deciding to have an abortion is a deeply personal choice, and so is what comes next: determining the type of abortion that's best for you.

Pritzker's nonprofit puts $500K into Florida fight with DeSantis over abortion rights

chicago.suntimes.com

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) speaks at the annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2022; Gov. J.B. Pritzker (right) attends a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan.…

Illinois governor's pro-abortion rights group sinks money into Florida ballot question

www.nbcnews.com

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s policy advocacy group is sinking resources into a Florida ballot initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

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Trump Has Taken the Most Extreme Position on Abortion

politicalwire.com

If there’s anything about politics that Donald Trump understands, it’s that abortion is a bad issue for him. The vast majority of the country supports abortion rights and Trump is

Guns, transgender rights: The issues Trump and Biden voters care about most when deciding where to live

www.marketwatch.com

It’s not just about good schools and affordable homes — voters this election year say they are considering hot-button issues including abortion rights and gun control when deciding where they want to live.

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Florida braces for impending near-total abortion ban implementation.

Clinics, patients, and abortion rights activists in Florida are preparing for a new law that will drastically restrict access to abortions in the state. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a six-week abortion law, which will take effect on…

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Florida prepares for one of nation’s strictest abortion bans to take effect

www.washingtonpost.com

Clinics, patients and abortion rights activists in Florida are bracing for the impact of a six-week abortion ban that will significantly curtail access in the South.