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Biden banks on book ban opposition to energize voters

Polling has underscored the unpopularity of GOP-led book bans.

Axios · May 5, 2023

Florida lawmakers OK budget, end session quietly and go home

After 60 tumultuous days fighting about abortion, immigration, LGBTQ+ issues, guns and teaching sexuality in schools, Florida lawmakers have unanimously passed a $117 billion state budget

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Oklahoma woman with non-viable pregnancy told to wait in parking lot ‘until you bleed out’ due to abortion ban

In Oklahoma, there is a total ban on abortion with very limited guidelines for medical emergencies

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

GOP boycott in Oregon halts bills on guns, abortion and more

Republican members of the Oregon Senate have extended their boycott into a second day, delaying bills on gun safety, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

On anniversary of abortion ruling leak, Murray presses on - Roll Call

“I think it's really important that we show people that we are fighting for this,” Sen. Patty Murray said in an interview with CQ Roll Call.

Roll Call · May 4, 2023

DeSantis stacks conservative agenda; presidential run looms

From the death penalty to gender identity to abortion, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has cemented himself as a conservative standard bearer this year as he prepares to launch a presidential campaign sometime after the legislative session ends this week

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Abortion clinic buffer zones working group had ‘run its course’ says Green MSP

A MINISTERIAL working group set up to consider issues around access to abortion had “run its course”, the MSP spearheading legislation to bring…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023

First Thing: drones hitting Odesa in Ukraine daubed with ‘for the Kremlin’

Ukraine downs 18 drones, two of which are found to carry pro-Russian slogans, as Ukrainian residents prepare for curfew after night of heavy shelling. Plus, the dazzling, troubling history of California superbloom tourism

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

In latest abortion law chapter: Bill signings, court rulings

In Montana, a court rebuffed one abortion restriction, but the governor quickly signed others into law

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Republicans reject abortion bans as ‘campaign-enders’ in warning to party

As states continue to bring in tighter restrictions on abortion, internal divisions within the GOP are starting to show

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2023