The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

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 · Sep 28, 2022

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.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 28, 2022

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 · Sep 28, 2022

Mastriano: Charge murder for abortions

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

Salon · Sep 28, 2022

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.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 28, 2022

The University of Idaho General Counsel's Letter on Abortion

Justice Scalia, to the rescue.

Reason · Sep 28, 2022

News briefs

US senators eye narrow fixes to raise bar for election challenges

Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022

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.

Reason · Sep 27, 2022