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Abortion rights initiative certified for the Michigan ballot

On Sept. 8, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in a 5-2 decision that an initiative to create a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined to include abortion, contraceptives, and other pregnancy-related matters,must be added to the November ballot. The initiative was officially certified by the Board of State…

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As abortion is banned in Indiana, Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor sees first patient cross state line

CHICAGO — When the car didn’t stop for the protesters and pulled up to the doors of the Planned Parenthood facility in Flossmoor Thursday, the escort asked the driver if she had an appointment or was dropping someone off.

Chicago Tribune

Is Beto gaining on Abbott? Poll shows Texas voter thoughts on abortion, border, guns

With the race for Texas governor just two months away, Republican incumbent Greg Abbott continues to have an edge over Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke, according to a new poll.

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This is the latest California city proposing an abortion ban

LOS ANGELES — A Temecula city councilwoman proposed during Tuesday’s meeting that the city should become a “sanctuary city” by banning abortions.

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With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate in 2023 remains a toss-up race itself, as Democrats seek to expand their tiny majority and Republicans attempt to flip the chamber.

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Marco Rubio, Who Last Month Said Abortion Regulation Should Be Left to the States, Endorses a Federal Ban

The senator's avowed devotion to federalism is no match for his political ambitions.

Reason

At the Races: Last in the nation - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Direct democracy can force governments to better represent the people -- but it doesn't always work out

In August 2022, a statewide referendum in Kansas saw citizens overwhelmingly reject a plan to insert anti-abortion language into the state’s constitution. It comes as a slew of similar votes on abortion rights are planned in the coming months – putting the issue directly to the people after the Supreme…

The Conversation

Oz, Fetterman both target suburbs in key Pa. Senate race

With the fall campaign election season in high gear, Democrat John Fetterman and his Republican rival for U

The Independent UK

Hungarian women dismayed at 'tormenting' abortion reform

Hungarian women voiced dismay as an amendment to abortion rules took effect on Thursday in what some see as a first step towards a tightening of access to the procedure under a deeply conservative government.

Reuters

With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate in 2023 remains a toss-up race itself, as Democrats seek to expand their tiny majority and Republicans attempt to flip the chamber.

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National Abortion Ban Proposal Divides Republicans, Excites Democrats

Plus: Court-ordered "care," railroad strike averted (for now), and more...

Reason

Republicans won’t stop until abortion is banned across America. And it could be

It is time for liberal Americans, and all American women, to face this reality: there will soon be no safe states

The Guardian - US

In states where abortion is banned, children and families already face an uphill battle

Some proponents of abortion bans and restrictions say they are concerned about “supporting not just life,” but what they call “quality of life worth living,” saying they want to promote laws and policies that help families. Three authors from Brigham Young University, for instance, have noted that the overturning of…

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John Mason disciplined for defending anti-abortion protestors targeting clinics

Mason was given a written warning after his remarks on abortion rights and buffer zones outside of clinics caused "great distress", the…

Salon

Lindsey Graham's abortion fiction

The senator claims he wants the U.S. to be more like Europe on abortion. He should be careful what he wishes for

Salon

Woman traveled 2,500 miles for abortion

Nancy Davis was forced to carry fetus with a deadly skull deformity under Louisiana's post-Roe "trigger" law

Daily Record

SNP MSP John Mason claims independence cause harmed if anti-abortion voices 'excluded'

John Mason has been disciplined by the party for repeated comments on abortion. Campaign group Back Off Scotland welcomed the disciplinary move

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First Thing: Near-total abortion ban takes effect in Indiana

Law in effect wipes out abortion access for 1.5 million people in the state, which was a safe haven for those seeking the procedure. Plus, how house music changed the world

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With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable - Roll Call

In a 50-50 Senate, four of the top five most vulnerable are Democrats Cortez Masto, Warnock, Kelly and Hassan.

The Independent UK

Hungary to force women to listen to ‘foetal heartbeat’ before they can have an abortion

Decree says women requesting abortion to be made to hear ‘clearly identifiable indication of foetal vital signs’

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi lauded as ‘patron saint of shade’ for savage abortion joke at Republicans

‘There are those in the party who think life begins at the candlelight dinner the night before’

Glasgow Live

Glasgow MSP disciplined by party for defending anti-abortion protestors outside hospitals

Shettleston MSP John Mason has been told by his party that his comments on abortion have caused 'distress' with medical experts saying he has spread 'misinformation'.

Tribune News Service

Danny Westneat: The story of the $1,200 cab ride straight out of Idaho

Last month, when one of Idaho's many new anti-abortion laws was being challenged in court, the governor tried to declare that the issue was over.

The Guardian - US

Democrats call Indiana’s near-total abortion ban a ‘death sentence’

Law, which takes effect today, contains narrow exceptions and effectively wipes out abortion access for 1.5m people in the state

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