‘It’s cruel’: the last southern refuge for abortion rights might soon fall Virginia is the only southern state that hasn’t restricted abortion post-Roe. Is that about to change? The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2023
Abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. The results could signal what's ahead for 2024 If approved by voters on Nov. 7, 'Issue 1' would amend Ohio's state constitution to include protections for reproductive health decisions, laying the groundwork for similar measures next year. WEKU · Oct 31, 2023
Doctors could revive bid to block Arizona ban on abortions performed due to genetic abnormality A federal appeals court is giving abortion rights advocates a chance to revive their bid to block an Arizona law that restricts abortions due to the presence of a fetal genetic abnormality, such as Down syndrome The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Sixty-one people in US criminalized for alleged self-managed abortions, report finds Justice group calls some charges in past 20 years ‘illegitimate uses of state power’ and says over 40% of cases involved people of color The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023
‘He’s pretty smooth’: Glenn Youngkin of Virginia may be a challenger for Trump Republican governor is anti-abortion, anti-trans and a ‘nightmare’ for Democrats The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023
Zombie babies nibble at Texas freedom Once known for their freewheeling spirit, Texas is slowly being crushed under the boot of religious extremism. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2023
Abortion rights will be in French constitution next year, Macron vows President promises by next year the constitutional right to choose ‘will become irreversible’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
Macron vows to enshrine right to abortion in French Constitution in 2024 President Emmanuel Macron promised on Sunday to enshrine a woman's right to an abortion in the French Constitution by next year. Radio France Internationale · Oct 29, 2023
Mike Pence and the ‘different beat’ that couldn’t get him to the presidency Pence has finally suspended a presidential campaign that never really got off the ground. It marks the latest step in a career mired in unpopularity, Kelly Rissman writes The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Video shows House Speaker blaming mass shootings on divorce and abortion Mike Johnson has long opposed gun control measures The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
New House speaker Mike Johnson praised ‘18th-century values’ in speech Louisiana congressman told audience at 2013 anti-abortion event Americans should live by 250-year-old religious and moral values The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023
Johnson blames shooting on "human heart" Mike Johnson also once blamed abortion and the teaching of evolution for school shootings Salon · Oct 27, 2023
The South's last post-Roe stand Millions of Americans’ ability to get an abortion hinges on Virginia’s Upcoming Election Salon · Oct 27, 2023
From Stalin to Putin, abortion has had a complicated history in Russia Abortion has had a complicated history in the Soviet Union and Russia The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn Recent proposals by authorities to restrict access to abortion have touched a nerve across Russia, which has embraced increasingly conservative values
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023 Holyrood committee vows to hear 'all views' on buffer zones bill A HOLYROOD committee has pledged to “consider all views” as it prepares to scrutinise legislation that would outlaw protests outside abortion…
Reason · Oct 26, 2023 Westchester County and Planned Parenthood Attempt to Manipulate SCOTUS Jurisdiction To Save Hill v. Colorado Abortion groups urge adoption of "bubble" around abortion clinic, and before cert is filed, urge repeal of "bubble."
Salon · Oct 26, 2023 Johnson was top lawyer for hate group Johnson was a leader for Alliance Defending Freedom, which wrote the abortion ban that led to the downfall of “Roe"
Texas Observer · Oct 26, 2023 Four Texas Counties Now Ban Travel for Abortions The travel ban bars pregnant Texans from leaving the state to access an abortion. From Truthout's Zane McNeil.
The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023 New House speaker pushed for ‘hard labor’ for abortion providers after fall of Roe Mike Johnson of Louisiana has continued to champion anti-abortion bills even as some in his party beware US voter backlash
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023 Mike Johnson: Who is the new Republican speaker of the US House? Mike Johnson has become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives
Roll Call · Oct 26, 2023 Johnson’s health policy record focused on abortion, gender care - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson has used his role on the Judiciary Committee to voice anti-abortion views and opposition to gender-affirming care.
Salon · Oct 26, 2023 California expands paid sick days Plus, other laws Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law, including abortion and miscarriage protections
The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023 Abortion on the ballot: six US states with elections in 2023 Here’s what you need to know about where and how Americans will vote on abortion this year
WEKU · Oct 26, 2023 Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies The new House speaker opposes abortion rights and same sex marriages. He's also an ally of former President Donald Trump who refused to certify the 2020 presidential election results.