The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Missouri investigates hospital denial of emergency abortion

Missouri's health department is investigating whether a hospital violated federal rules in denying a woman an emergency abortion

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Missouri health department investigating hospital at center of abortion-related campaign ad

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is investigating a Joplin hospital where a woman said she was denied a medical abortion because of the state’s ban on the procedure, a situation that has gained a close focus in the race for U.S. Senate.

Tribune News Service · Oct 31, 2022

Kentucky voters will decide an abortion-related constitutional amendment on November 8

On November 8, Kentucky voters will decide on two statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot. Amendment 2, if approved, would amend the Kentucky State Constitution to say that nothing in the constitution creates a right to abortion or requires government funding for abortion. These types of amendments are designed to…

Ballotpedia · Oct 31, 2022

A Trump-endorsed Republican could end up running New York. Inside the wild rise of Lee Zeldin

Lee Zeldin voted to overturn the 2020 election results, supports anti-abortion legislation and would fire a recently elected district attorney in deep-blue New York City. Polls show a tight race against Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

From voting rights to abortion: Inside the new Democratic Congress if the party pulls off a major midterm win

If Joe Biden’s party pulls off a majority, it will provide a shock to the DC political class and change the game for his legislative agenda, John Bowden writes

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

US abortions decrease by 10,000 since repeal of Roe v Wade in June

Research by #WeCount shows a 6% decline, with fall of 22,000 in most restrictive states partially offset by 12,000 rise elsewhere

The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2022

Shopping for ACA health insurance? Here's what's new this year

There's finally been a fix to the "family glitch" that made marketplace health plans sometimes unaffordable. And although premiums are rising, subsidies are too, and more people are eligible.

WEKU · Oct 31, 2022

Democrats prepare for loss of Congress as voters break late to GOP

Democrats’ prospects for holding onto Congress are fading a week before the U.S. election as voters focus on economic concerns rather than the rollback of abortion rights, bolstering Republicans who have made inflation a central issue in the race.

Tribune News Service · Oct 31, 2022

Georgia governor debate: Kemp silent on question over harsher abortion restrictions

Republican Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams spar in final gubernatorial debate before midterms

The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2022

Nearly Half of Voters Prefer Pro-Choice Candidates; 18 Percent Don't Care

Plus: Brazil's Bolsonaro loses, fact-checking Biden on the Inflation Reduction Act, and more...

Reason · Oct 31, 2022