Biden attacks ‘ridiculous’ Republican senator for blocking military picks President says Tommy Tuberville is jeopardising national security with protest against defense department’s abortion policy The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2023
Confuse and mislead: US anti-abortion groups’ strategy to soften extreme bans Critics decry ‘vague language and misinformation’ as Susan B Anthony claims US does not have true ‘bans’ since exceptions exist The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2023
Promising assisted reproductive technologies come with ethical, legal and social challenges – a developmental biologist and a bioethicist discuss IVF, abortion and the mice with two dads Assisted reproductive technologies are medical procedures that help people experiencing difficulty having or an inability to have biological children of their own. From in vitro fertilization to genetic screening to creation of viable eggs from the skin cells of two male mice, each new development speaks to the potential of… The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023
The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Most Americans support abortion access one year after Roe v. Wade: poll The poll found 64% of U.S. adults believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Axios · Jul 12, 2023
Iowa's new abortion ban is challenged in court, a day after it was passed by GOP lawmakers A legal challenge has been filed to block Iowa’s new legislation banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Iowa GOP passes 6-week abortion ban Reproductive rights groups are already planning to challenge the ban in court Salon · Jul 12, 2023
Idaho sued over law banning adults from helping minors get abortions Lawsuit challenges statute that under-18s must get permission from parent or guardian before leaving state for an abortion The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2023
Massachusetts Considers Ban on Sale of Phone Location Data Abortion and privacy activists join over concerns that cell phones track our movements. Reason · Jul 12, 2023
First Thing: Iowa Republicans pass six-week abortion ban Legislation latest in raft of state anti-abortion laws since Roe v Wade was overturned. Plus, Trump not entitled to immunity The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree Former Vice President Mike Pence is leaning in on his anti-abortion stance as he campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Iowa Republicans bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy It will prohibit almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually before many women know they are pregnant Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023
Iowa Republicans pass new bill banning almost all abortions after six weeks Republican governor Kim Reynolds plans to sign the bill into law on Friday, her office says The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon session Tuesday. Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would sign the bill on Friday. WEKU · Jul 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 Even in states that have them, few US adults support full abortion bans, AP-NORC poll finds Most U.S. adults oppose the deepest bans on abortion, a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has found
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023 Easier access to the medical abortion pill is a good thing. But it’s just one step in the fight for reproductive justice in Australia We can’t broaden the scope for people to prescribe these drugs if we can’t provide the care they need to use them
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 Idaho sued over law making it a crime to help minors get abortions without parental consent Two advocacy groups and an attorney who works with sexual assault victims are suing Idaho over a new law that makes it a felony to help minors get an abortion without their parents’ consent
WEKU · Jul 11, 2023 One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.
Ballotpedia · Jul 11, 2023 Early voting on Ohio Issue 1, a ballot measure to change the vote and signature distribution requirements for amendments, begins Tue., July 11 Voters in Ohio can begin casting early in-person and mail-in absentee ballots for Ohio Issue 1, a state constitutional amendment, on Tue., July 11. The ballot measure will be decided in a special election on Aug. 8.
The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2023 Iowa Republicans consider six-week abortion ban during special session Bill faces few hurdles from being passed as state’s house, senate and governor’s office are all Republican-controlled
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 Iowa Legislature will take up 6-week abortion ban during special session Tuesday Iowa’s Legislature convenes Tuesday in a special session focused exclusively on abortion restrictions
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023 Afternoon Update: Ben Roberts-Smith appeals defamation ruling; Clare Nowland’s family sues NSW government; and abortion pill access made easier The former SAS soldier filed his appeal this afternoon, two days before the deadline
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 A woman accused of burning a Wyoming abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors Federal court documents filed Monday show that a woman who authorities say admitted setting fire to what was to become Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023 Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon’s abortion stance.
The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2023 US mother pleads guilty to giving daughter abortion pills and burying fetus Jesssica Burgess of Nebraska admits to providing abortion after 20 weeks and tampering with human skeletal remains