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Democrats flip House seat in New Mexico with Vasquez victory

Democratic challenger Gabe Vasquez has won election to Congress in New Mexico’s 2nd District, defeating incumbent Rep. Yvette Herrell in a majority-Hispanic district along the U.S. border with Mexico

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Who is Ron DeSantis? The Elon Musk-backed governor people are calling the next Trump

The Tom Cruise-loving, Disney-hating pro-lifer is tipped to be one of the biggest candidates in the next race for president. Maddy Mussen uncovers some parts of Ron DeSantis you might not have seen on the news

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022

French MPs vote to enshrine abortion rights in constitution

France has taken a first step in guaranteeing abortion rights for women after a standing committee of MPs voted in favour of making abortion a constitutional right. However the move could ultimately be blocked by the senate.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2022

Leeds abortion clinic hails new law that could stop 'persistent' protesters 'harassing' women

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin visited the clinic this week to find out about its important work

Leeds Live · Nov 10, 2022

Tapping into ‘a simmering rage’: Democrats’ emphasis on abortion stopped GOP gains

This summer, in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, more than three-quarters of a million residents of Michigan signed petitions to put a measure on the ballot to add abortion rights to the state constitution.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 10, 2022

Roe v. Wade, Kilbride, Bailey wind up wild cards in Republicans’ failed play to take over state Supreme Court

Instead of looking forward to their own majority, Republicans are now facing a 5-2 deficit on the court after Democrats Elizabeth Rochford and Mary K. O’Brien pulled out hard fought victories for two open suburban seats indirectly created by Kilbride’s ouster.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

6 Midterm Election Races Where Religion Could Play A Major Factor

Many polls indicate a close race between the Democrats and Republicans holding onto their respective agenda promises. 

Zenger · Nov 10, 2022

How Democrats' historic wins will bring 'monumental' shift to Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats have won control of the state Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 40 years, providing their party with a chance to reverse decades of GOP policies and overturn a Capitol culture that has catered to Republicans.

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022

Medibank hacker says ransom demand was US$10m as purported abortion health records posted

Post on blog linked to Russian ransomware group says it offered ‘discount’ ransom to health insurer of US$9.7m, or $1 for each customer’s data

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022

In first nationwide election since Roe was overturned, voters opt to protect abortion access

The first major election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade saw abortion rights on the ballot in a record number of states. The outcomes of these initiatives suggest that when Kansas voters in August 2022 rejected a proposed constitutional amendment declaring there is no state right to abortion,…

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2022