The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Woman denied abortion fears conjoined twins will be 'lifeless' after painful pregnancy

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Lorisete dos Santos has petitioned the Brazilian courts for a life-saving abortion, but they have refused due to cases of conjoined twins being born and separated successfully

Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

Whitmer, Dixon spar over abortion limitations, gun control and pandemic restrictions in debate

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her Republican challenger Tudor Dixon kicked off Thursday's debate in Grand Rapids sparring over abortion and what exemptions or limitations they would support related to abortion.

Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022

Gavin Newsom 'wants to be president.' Republican Brian Dahle just wants California voters to know his name

ANDERSON, Calif. — Brian Dahle, the Republican candidate for California governor, kept getting pings on his cellphone.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 13, 2022

Abortion bans are motivating midterm voters, poll shows

Half of voters say the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion has made them more motivated to vote in next month’s midterm elections, with enthusiasm growing especially among Democrats and those living in states with abortion bans, according to a new poll from KFF.

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022

How have abortion laws changed since the Dobbs ruling?

Thirteen states had "trigger laws" banning abortion once Roe V. Wade was struck down.

USAFacts · Oct 13, 2022

Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of Nevada

Two of Nevada’s four U.S. House races will be in the swing-seat spotlight Nov. 8 as Democratic incumbents Susie Lee and Steven Horsford seek reelection in the western battleground state

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Alito snuck stealth religion into Dobbs

Alito's opinion overturning Roe is literally built on fake history — and a sneak attack on the First Amendment

Salon · Oct 13, 2022

Small plane pilots are volunteering to help people get abortion care

A new nonprofit is connecting small airplane pilots with people in need of abortion care.

Axios · Oct 13, 2022

Editorial: In the Herschel Walker scandal, echoes of the hypocrisy of some anti-abortion candidates

The scandal enveloping Herschel Walker’s U.S. Senate candidacy underscores the hypocrisy that seems to emerge frequently during election season from politicians who profess to oppose abortion rights.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 13, 2022

Dixon looks to gain on Whitmer at Michigan governor debate

The candidates for Michigan governor are set to debate for the first time

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022