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Thursday, May 16

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In Md. Senate race, Hogan pivots on abortion and backs Roe

www.washingtonpost.com

Candidates for U.S. Senate in Maryland signaled an intense focus in the long slog to November on abortion rights, an issue proven to animate voters.

22

Thanks to Donald Trump, Women in North Carolina Live Under an Extreme Abortion Ban

democrats.org

Today, a year after North Carolina Republicans overrode Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of their extreme abortion ban, DNC spokesperson Jackie Bush released the following statement: “Today, North Carolina women remember the terror of witnessing…

20

NBC Nightly News Cheers for Dems Filibustering for Missouri Abortion ‘Rights’

www.newsbusters.org

NBC Nightly News ran a segment celebrating the Missouri Democrats who held a more than 50 hour marathon filibuster trying to block a bill that would restrict abortion. The outlet praised the “supporters of abortion rights” who wanted to…

19

Larry Hogan Now Says He Supports Abortion Rights

politicalwire.com

“Larry Hogan, the former two-term Republican governor of Maryland who this week won his party’s nomination for the state’s open Senate seat, said in an interview on Thursday that he

Wednesday, May 15

14

India’s top court refuses to allow abortion for pregnancy beyond 27 weeks, says foetus has right to live

www.wionews.com

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 15) declined to consider a plea from a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking to terminate her pregnancy of over 2

13

'I told parents my religious sister had an abortion - she had it coming'

www.mirror.co.uk

Being able to end a pregnancy in a safe and healthy way is a fundamental human right that is not afforded to everyone. But one woman who 'outed' her sister to their parents is asking whether she went too far

12

SC on Abortion: Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Termination of Over 27-Week Pregnancy, Says Foetus Has Fundamental Right To Live

www.latestly.com

"We can't pass any order contrary to the statute," the bench, also comprising justices S V N Bhatti and Sandeep Mehta, told her counsel. "The child in womb also has a fundamental right to live. What do you say about that?," the bench asked.

More than half of Black women ages 15-49 live with little to no abortion access

www.nbcnews.com

57% of Black women ages 15-49 live in states with abortion bans, heavy restrictions or plans to implement them, according to a new report from a pair of reproductive rights organizations.

Tuesday, May 14

18

Anti-Abortion Activist Who Led A Clinic Blockade Is Sentenced To Nearly 5 Years In Prison

www.kurv.com

(AP) — An anti-abortion activist who led others on an invasion and blockade of a reproductive health clinic in the nation’s capital was sentenced on Tuesday to nearly five years in prison. Lauren Handy, 30, was among several people…

17

Morocco: Morocco - Criminalization of Abortion Has Devastating Impact On the Rights of Women and Girls

allafrica.com

The Moroccan state is failing to meet its obligations to ensure accessible, affordable and good quality sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion, forcing women and girls into dangerous situations and violating their…

16

Survey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states’ bans or restrictions

kvia.com

By LAURA UNGAR and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press A new survey says medical providers were prescribing abortion pills to about 8,000 women a month in states with abortion bans or bans on telehealth abortions by the end of 2023. The…

15

Minnesota House delays vote on putting equal rights, abortion protections on the ballot in 2026

www.startribune.com

There's still disagreement between Democrats in the House and Senate about the language and whether it should go on the ballot this fall or in two years, and the House vote is delayed until Wednesday.

13

US support for abortion rights up four points to 60% since fall of Roe v Wade

www.theguardian.com

New polling data from Pew shows shift in Americans’ opinion since loss of constitutional right to abortion in June 2022

11

Judge calls Florida man a coward for firebomb attack on abortion clinic

www.independent.co.uk

The judge said Batten had committed a ‘cowardly crime’ that showed ‘no empathy for women and their rights’

03

Minnesota House delays vote on constitutional protections for abortion, LGBTQ rights

www.twincities.com

The House was scheduled to debate the bill Monday but tabled it shortly before midnight after hours of debate on other measures.

Monday, May 13

13

Democratic group starts attacking Trump with abortion rights testimonials

www.washingtonpost.com

A $25 million campaign by American Bridge in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania over the next three weeks is just the beginning of the super PAC’s efforts.

Sunday, May 12

19

Abortion Ballot Measures Keep Distance from Democrats

politicalwire.com

Politico: “Local organizers and national advocates fear Democratic candidates, in promoting abortion-rights referendums that may boost their electoral prospects, could inadvertently doom the initiatives.” “It’s a particular concern in key

14

National Dem strategy worries state abortion-rights leaders

www.politico.com

Democrats’ efforts to ride the coattails of abortion ballot measures put passage at risk.

Saturday, May 11

00

Abortion Rights Get a Win in Texas

www.newsweek.com

City council members in Clarendon, Texas voted down an ordinance to become a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.

18

Not Even RFK's Running-Mate Knows His Abortion Stance

Abortion policy is a major issue in the 2024 elections, thanks to the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to reverse Roe v. Wade. Many Democrats want to make this the preeminent 2024 campaign issue, knowing that a solid majority of Americans…