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Democrats’ hopes rise for midterms amid backlash over abortion access

Democrat Pat Ryan made abortion central to his campaign, and defeated Republican Mark Molinaro in contested House election

The Guardian - US

Tuesday brought more evidence abortion rights could help Democrats in November

Abortion rights once again appeared to be a key motivator for Democratic voters — plus three other takeaways from primaries in New York and Florida.

WEKU

Kansas activist sues for a statewide abortion recount

A Kansas anti-abortion activist is suing for a complete hand recount of an election in which voters soundly rejected a proposal to remove abortion rights from the state’s constitution

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Abortion foes push federal action as Texas Republicans say issue best left to the states

WASHINGTON — Republicans are widely expected to take their first House majority in a post-Roe world next year, encountering a legal landscape conducive to tighter federal restrictions on abortion.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration can’t force Texas hospitals to provide emergency abortions, judge rules

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had said hospitals in states with abortion bans must perform emergency abortions in some instances.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans thought they had midterms in the bag. Voters just rejected them again

Tuesday’s special election in New York state was more evidence that voters are furious about Republican attacks on abortion rights – and going to the polls to boost Democrats

The Guardian - US

Judge blocks enforcement of Biden abortion guidance in Texas

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk

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Proposal to put abortion protections in California Constitution appears headed for victory

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A measure to amend the state Constitution to add protections for abortion rights appears on track for victory this fall as the issue of reproductive rights appears to be strongly motivating the state's voters.

Los Angeles Times

Biden’s bid to ensure emergency abortion access is rejected in Texas

A federal judge in Texas ruled a Biden administration effort to ensure access to abortions in medical emergencies was “unauthorized,” in an early win for state officials.

Tribune News Service

Federal judge in Texas blocks Biden administration’s emergency abortion care guidance

Judge’s ruling blocks enforcement of federal guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortion care in the state

The Independent UK

Texas judge blocks Biden order requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

Trump-appointed judge says US health department overreached in its guidance, in decision issued just before ‘trigger law’ takes effect

The Guardian - US

Abortion desert in US South is hurting Black women the most

In the weeks since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, an abortion desert has ballooned in the U.S. South, where bans are hitting Black women hardest.

Tribune News Service

Dems have momentum: Take it down-ballot

Our analysis shows a narrow path for Democrats to win back state-level power. It's crucial — but it won't be easy

Salon

Editorial: At-home medical abortions are common. Policing them will threaten other rights

The next battleground over abortion rights won’t be in front of abortion clinics but in the homes of women seeking to end unwanted pregnancies. Legislative efforts around the country seek to clamp down on home-administered, medication-induced abortions, an issue that generally didn’t exist in the days before Roe v. Wade…

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Axios

Democrats hold onto key House seat in N.Y. special election as Pat Ryan wins

Democrat Pat Ryan cast the race as a post-Roe referendum on abortion.

Orlando Sentinel

Charlie Crist wallops Nikki Fried in Democratic primary for Florida governor

ORLANDO, Fla. — Charlie Crist soundly defeated Nikki Fried in the Democratic primary for Florida governor on Tuesday, prevailing in what became a bitter campaign to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.

The Independent UK

Charlie Crist wins Democratic primary to face Ron DeSantis in Florida governor’s race

Democratic candidate wins primary election to determine who will face off against Republican governor

The Texas Tribune

Abortion-rights groups sue Texas AG, prosecutors to protect ability to help pregnant Texans seek legal abortions in other states

The suit comes two days before the state’s newest abortion ban, triggered by the overturning of Roe v. Wade, goes into effect.

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Tribune News Service

Kansas secretary of state charges nearly $120,000 for recount; anti-abortion activist files lawsuit

Two new punches were thrown Tuesday in a fight over election conspiracy theories that has placed Kansas’ Republican secretary of state at odds with die-hard Republican anti-abortion activists and election deniers.

Tribune News Service

Trimester restrictions? Exceptions? North Carolina GOP leaders talk about potential abortion bans

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s GOP leaders gave more indications Tuesday of what abortion legislation might look like if Republicans gain a supermajority this fall.

WEKU

Two months after the Dobbs ruling, new abortion bans are taking hold

A cascade of new abortion restrictions known as "trigger bans" are taking effect in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision overturning the right to the medical procedure.

The Independent UK

Yelp to add more flags to anti-abortion pregnancy centers

The online reviews site Yelp said Tuesday it is rolling out a new feature to protect users seeking abortions from being misled about anti-abortion pregnancy centers listed on its platform

Salon

GOP's New Orleans flood fund "blackmail"

New Orleans is refusing to prosecute people under Louisiana's new draconian abortion ban

Wales Online

'Pills by post' for early-stage abortions at home to be made permanently available

The Government first enabled women to have early medical abortions at home when covid struck

The Texas Tribune

Progressive fundraising group raising $25 million to boost Democrats this November and beyond

The list of the Texas Future Project’s beneficiaries includes groups like Annie’s List and Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, which work to elect more Democratic women who support abortion rights.

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