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Doug Mastriano said in 2019 that women who violate an abortion ban should be charged with murder

PHILADELPHIA — Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor, suggested in 2019 that women who violate an abortion ban he proposed should be charged with murder, a position considered far outside the political mainstream.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Firearms groups challenge California gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban

Firearms groups have filed a widely anticipated legal challenge against a California gun law modeled after Texas' vigilante antiabortion legislation.

Los Angeles Times

Nicola Sturgeon warns of ‘deeply distressing’ impact of anti-abortion protests

The First Minister recalled her experience of a miscarriage in 2011, which she said would have been made ‘much more upsetting’ by such demonstrations.

The Independent UK

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New anti-abortion protests in Aberdeen by Texas-based group branded 'appalling' by politicians

The group has planned protests at clinics in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Glasgow in the coming weeks.

Daily Record

Scottish anti-abortion activists launch 'intimidating' six weeks of 'vigils'

ANTI-abortion campaigners have been condemned after launching a six-week string of "intimidating" protests outside clinics across…

The National (Scotland)

Editorial: Another $400 billion, but who will ever notice?

Democrats want to talk abortion, abortion, abortion, hoping intently that voters don’t notice the economy, the economy, the economy. But amid a steady torrent of bad economic news, the party faithful may be engaging in a mission of futility.

Tribune News Service

Gavin Newsom for president? He’s impressing Democratic insiders with blasts at Republicans

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s public slugfests with the governors of Texas and Florida over immigration and abortion is generating important national attention. But perhaps even more importantly — assuming he has further political aspirations — his more aggressive demeanor is endearing him to influential Democratic insiders.

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LGBTQ advocates, women worry in Italy after Meloni's win

Advocates for women and the LGBTQ community in Italy are worrying that the decisive victory by Giorgia Meloni and her far-right party in Italy's national election will bring setbacks for civil rights

The Independent UK

Parliament to investigate abortion access

The Greens have successfully pushed for a parliamentary inquiry into barriers to sexual and reproductive health information and treatment services in Australia.

AAP

Top Republican urged murder charges for women who defied abortion ban

Pennsylvania governor hopeful Doug Mastriano made comments in 2019 while discussing abortion bill he proposed as state senator

The Guardian - US

Greens to set up Senate inquiry into abortion, contraception access in Australia

The Greens will establish a new Senate inquiry to look at how easy or hard it is for people to access abortion services and contraception in Australia — particularly those living in regional and remote areas.

ABC News

Kansas race tests which matters more: Economy or abortion?

Kansas' only Democrat in Congress is hoping abortion-rights voters remain fired up enough to save her swing-district seat even if some of them blame her party for housing and grocery prices

The Independent UK

Mastriano: Charge murder for abortions

Mastriano has tried to downplay his abortion comments, claiming "my views are kind of irrelevant"

Salon

Texas AG’s office sends mixed signals about whether it can fine nonprofits that pay for out-of-state abortions

Lawyers for abortion funds want Ken Paxton to testify in their lawsuit. He fled his home Monday while being served a subpoena that was later quashed by a judge.

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The University of Idaho General Counsel's Letter on Abortion

Justice Scalia, to the rescue.

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US senators eye narrow fixes to raise bar for election challenges

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Thailand to legalise abortion up to 20 weeks

Thailand will legalise abortion up to 20 weeks, the government said on Tuesday, relaxing pregnant people's access to the previously restricted medical procedure.

Tribune News Service

States see record abortion questions on midterm ballots

Voters in five states will have the chance to weigh in on abortion policy changes this November following the rejection of a Kansas ballot measure that sought to end a state right to abortion.

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The University of Idaho General Counsel's Letter on Contraceptives

I think the letter's analysis as to contraceptives is inconsistent with the statutes, and with a binding Supreme Court precedent.

Tribune News Service

More restrictive SC abortion ban likely dead after House rejects Senate changes

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Efforts to pass more restrictive abortion legislation in the S.C. State House is likely doomed after the state House on Tuesday rejected a proposal that would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy but would allow a narrow exception for abortions in cases of sexual assault…

The Independent UK

Republican Doug Mastriano once said women should be charged with murder for violating proposed abortion ban

Republicans across the US have backed away from hardline abortion stances

The Independent UK

Pause on Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion ban extended to Oct. 12

A judge has extended a temporary block on Ohio's law banning virtually all abortions for an additional 14 days, until Oct. 12

The Independent UK

New California abortion laws set up clash with other states

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed more than a dozen laws aiming to make California an abortion sanctuary state

Los Angeles Times

Newsom signs 13 abortion protection and reproductive health bills

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 abortion protection and reproductive health bills Tuesday, codifying the final pieces of California’s campaign to counter the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Los Angeles Times

California attorney general warns city of Temecula not to pass abortion ban

LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned there will be "legal action" against the Temecula City Council if it passes an abortion ban in the city in an attempt to override state law.

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