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How abortion pills work and why they're in the spotlight

Demand for abortion pills has soared since the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Axios

Abortion may appear on the Ohio ballot in 2023, and other states expecting abortion-related constitutional ballot measures

Two campaigns in Ohio announced that they are joining efforts to put a statewide abortion-related initiative on the ballot in 2023.

Ballotpedia

Lawmaker sparks outrage after asking about the potential economic benefits of the deaths of abused Alaska children

JUNEAU, Alaska — Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman sparked outrage online after asking whether there could be economic benefits from the death of abused children.

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Anti-abortion protesters begin 40 days of 'vigils' across Scotland

Supporters of the international 40 Days for Life campaign gathered outside the QEUH in Glasgow on Wednesday morning holding signs containing…

The National (Scotland)

Furious doctor confronts anti-abortion group protesting 'for 40 days' outside Scots hospital

Dr Greg Irwin challenged the group of pro-life campaigners, who were clutching upsetting signs and holding a "prayer vigil".

Daily Record

Glasgow hospitals to be targeted by anti-abortion protestors for the next 40 days

Anti-abortion group 40 Days of Life will be increasing the number of protests they hold outside Glasgow hospitals and clinics over the next 40 days despite pleas from medics for them to end.

Glasgow Live

Two countries, two different approaches to population programs - Roll Call

An 82-year-old known as "Mr. Condom" and birth control distribution by hairdressers are hallmarks of Thailand's reproductive health program.

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The educational background of the top-4 state executives in each state

Welcome to the Wednesday, February 22, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Kate Forbes pledges to defend abortion rights despite personal beliefs

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said she is committed to defending the right to have an abortion.

The National (Scotland)

‘I cried with her’: the diary of a doctor navigating a total abortion ban

When Tennessee passed one of the US’s strictest abortion bans, Dr Leilah Zahedi-Spung was unable to care for her patients

The Guardian - US

'Disgraceful' anti-abortion protests to start outside Scots hospital for 40 days

The 'utterly unacceptable' protests are being coordinated by 40 Days For Life - a Texas-based anti-choice organisation.

Daily Record

Maryland House committee hears bills to protect abortion under state constitution

BALTIMORE — Lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates heard politically and emotionally charged testimony Tuesday after Speaker Adrienne A. Jones reintroduced a bill to protect abortion access in Maryland’s constitution.

Tribune News Service

Pro-choice advocates file paperwork for Ohio ballot initiative on abortion

Coalition of lawyers, doctors and activists hope to put the question of abortion directly to state voters after toppling of Roe v Wade

The Guardian - US

Texas sues Biden administration over guidance to pharmacies on providing abortion-inducing drugs

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on February 7, 2023, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas challenging July 2022 guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that, according to Paxton, violates state sovereignty by seeking “to require…

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Evening Standard

What is the Free Church of Scotland and what do they stand for?

SNP’s Kate Forbes could see her religious beliefs stall her bid to succeed Sturgeon, but what are they?

The Independent UK

Primary to set field for Wisconsin Supreme Court election

The field of four candidates running for a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court seat will be cut in half following a primary in a race with national implications in the presidential battleground state

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Abortion pill extremists are disingenuous absolutists

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, freeing states to limit or ban abortion, we knew abortion pills would become a target.

Manchester Evening News

'I said no to an abortion but my unborn child had devastating rare diagnosis, then something major happened'

Littler Ava had to have her oesophagus attached to her stomach just hours after she was born

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During NYC visit, Gov. DeSantis complains about ‘woke’ politicians, avoids thorny issues like abortion, book bans and LGBTQ rights

NEW YORK — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis jetted into the city Monday to press the case that New York should follow his state’s lead in turning the tide on “woke” politics, including by rolling back “failed” bail reform laws.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes: Women should not be in fear when attending abortion clinics

The Finance Secretary made the pledge as she announced her bid to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

What are the SNP leadership candidates' views on key social issues?

There is disagreement between Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf.

The Conversation

If Biden doesn't run in 2024, here are the main rivals for the Democratic nomination

Joe Biden has made it clear he intends to stand for re-election in 2024. But despite his state of the union address reflecting a fighting spirit that many interpreted as another indication for a 2024 bid, Biden’s intention may not necessarily hold up.

Salon

Wisconsin court race could be crucial

Could the election of one justice on one court in the Badger State really mean so much? In this case, definitely

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Editorial: Virginia menstrual-tracking bill underscores bizarre extremes in abortion debate

Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin’s partisans killed a bill that would have banned police from tracking women’s menstrual cycles while investigating potential crimes. The mere fact that Virginia Republican and Democratic lawmakers felt compelled to write such a bill conveys how far American society has veered off the deep end. It…

Daily Mirror

Woman forced to give birth to baby that will die immediately due to abortion ban

Deborah and Lee Dorbert were overjoyed when they found out Deborah was pregnant until they found out the baby would die at birth. But thanks to strict anti-abortion laws in Florida, US, they will have to carry the baby to term

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