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Florida initiative to prohibit abortion restrictions qualifies for state supreme court review

Floridians Protecting Freedom, sponsors of an initiative that would prohibit restrictions on abortions before fetal viability, have submitted 297,586 valid signatures as of Sept. 1, qualifying the proposal for a review by the state supreme court.

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Complaints over campaign comments by Wisconsin Supreme Court justice are dismissed

A state judiciary disciplinary panel has rejected several complaints lodged against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz alleging that she violated the judicial code of ethics for comments she made during the campaign

The Independent UK

Labor’s refusal to tie public hospital funding to full reproductive care condemned as ‘outrageous’

Women forced to ‘shop around’ for abortion care due to Catholic public hospitals’ refusal to provide terminations

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These women were told their babies would not survive – but Catholic-run public hospitals refused to provide abortions

Both Jennifer and Amy were devastated when their wanted pregnancies were deemed unviable, but they were forced to go elsewhere when Australia’s Catholic-run public hospitals would not terminate

The Guardian - AU

May a Judge Sanction Lawyers by Requiring Them to Get Remedial Training from a Particular Ideological Organization?

An important question, whether the judge orders lawyers to be trained on religious liberty by the Alliance Defending Freedom, on transgender rights by Lambda Legal, or on race discrimination law by the ACLU.

Reason

First Thing: US pro-birth conference’s links to far-right eugenicists revealed

Natal conference, to be held in Austin in December, promoted on far-right podcast circuit and set to host self-described eugenicists. Plus, the age problem neither US political party wants to talk about

The Guardian - UK

Ohio votes on abortion rights this fall. Misinformation about the proposal is already spreading

A ballot measure in Ohio that would guarantee access to abortion rights is fueling misleading claims about how the proposal could influence abortion care, gender-related health care and parental consent in the state

The Independent UK

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Why do so many powerful men seem allergic to apologies?

The Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales – ‘arrogant and cowardly’, according to his uncle – is living the mantra of never apologize, never explain

The Guardian - US

An Ohio ballot measure seeks to protect abortion access. Opponents' messaging is on parental rights

The wording of a proposed constitutional amendment on Ohio’s fall ballot to ensure abortion rights seems straightforward

The Independent UK

These Rwandan women were sent to jail for having an abortion. Now free, they speak out

They were sentenced for up to 10 years for violating anti-abortion laws. Some say their pregnancy was a result of rape. Rwanda has now liberalized its abortion laws and pardoned hundreds of the women.

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Alabama Says Helping With Out-of-State Abortions Is 'Criminal Conspiracy'

Alabamans have no right "to conspire with others in Alabama to try to have abortions performed out of state," argues Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Reason

White men have controlled women’s reproductive rights throughout American history – the post-Dobbs era is no different

More than a year after the Supreme Court ended federal protection for abortion rights in the United States, disagreements over abortion bans continue to reverberate around the country. Candidates sparred over the idea of a federal abortion ban during the Aug. 23, 2023, Republican presidential debate. And abortion is likely…

The Conversation

After nearly 30 years, Pennsylvania will end state funding for anti-abortion counseling centers

After nearly 30 years, Pennsylvania's new governor plans to end a contract with an organization that distributes funds to anti-abortion counseling centers

The Independent UK

‘Death Star law’ to abortion: the new rightwing laws taking effect in Texas

Hundreds of new state laws come into effect on 1 September, including attacking trans rights, further limiting abortion and pushing back climate efforts

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Those who oppose abortion should stop working so hard to outlaw abortion and support pregnant women instead

The anti-abortion movement should shift its focus from the law to helping women who only consider abortion because they’re desperate and really would choose life for their babies if they had some help.

The Guardian - US

Abortion providers on two years of Texas ban: ‘We’re living in a devastating reality’

Senate Bill 8 wiped out almost all abortion care in the second-most populous state in the US, and served as a harbinger of what was to come over the rest of the country

Salon

Prepping for college under abortion bans

Students of color could be disproportionately affected by changes in state abortion laws

The Independent UK

Missouri Republican seeks exceptions to near-total abortion ban, including for rape and incest cases

A Missouri Republican wants exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban

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The Independent UK

Pence-founded group posts video baselessly linking abortion to cancer

As vice president, Pence embraced anti-abortion movement

The Independent UK

Anti-abortion activist who kept foetuses in her home is convicted of blocking access to clinic

Lauren Handy and four others were convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act

The Independent UK

Abortion anecdote from DeSantis at GOP debate is more complex than he made it sound

During last week's Republican presidential debate, Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis dodged a question about a federal abortion ban by telling a story about a woman he knew who he claimed survived despite “multiple abortion attempts.”

Reason

From 'Fetus' to 'Unborn Child': Ohio Adopts Biased Ballot Summary of Abortion Amendment

Plus: First Amendment experts talk about age verification laws, fentanyl fact check, and more…

The Independent UK

New Mexico Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on local abortion-ban ordinances

New Mexico’s Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding a request to strike down recent abortion-ban ordinances in several cities and counties

Reason

A Conservative Constitutional Argument Against a National Abortion Ban

Conservative legal scholar William Hodes argues that federal restrictions on abortion are beyond the scope of Congressional power.

The Guardian - US

Ohio Republicans accused of trying to mislead voters with abortion ballot wording

New lawsuit accuses ballot board of presenting voters with a confusing summary on November ballot measure

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