Abortion pill reversal is "unscientific" Some crisis pregnancy centers run by anti-choice groups are pushing a procedure called an "abortion pill reversal" Salon · Aug 4, 2022
Will abortion be on more state ballots after Kansas vote? Abortion rights opponents were shocked and abortion advocates energized by a decisive statewide vote in heavily Republican Kansas this week in favor of protecting abortion access The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Louisiana abortion providers file appeal, hope to block ban Access to abortion in Louisiana has been back-and-forth for weeks — with the state’s three clinics relying on rulings and temporary restraining orders to continue operations The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Florida’s DeSantis suspends state prosecutor over abortion law Andrew Warren, an elected Democratic state attorney, had pledged not to enforce the US state’s 15-week abortion ban. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2022
Abortion, COVID-19, monkeypox all on new state health chief’s rounds: ‘Impossible not to feel the weight of these challenges’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Dr. Sameer Vohra “laser-focused on our most vulnerable populations, especially our youth… To say he is a committed public servant would be an understatement.” Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2022
GOP candidate for Illinois governor said Holocaust ‘doesn’t even compare’ to abortion in resurfaced 2017 video Darren Bailey made the remarks in a 2017 video on Facebook The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
DeSantis suspends state attorney who refused to prosecute trans people and abortion providers Andrew Warren joined dozens of prosecutors across the US who refused to criminalise abortion and gender-affirming care The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
At the Races: Sunflower shocker - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022
How the 2022 midterms strategy could change after the Kansas abortion vote Republican and Democratic strategists are recalibrating how much of an issue abortion rights will play in the midterm elections after a decisive vote by Kansans in favor of abortion rights. WEKU · Aug 4, 2022
Florida governor suspends prosecutor over new abortion law Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended the elected state prosecutor of Tampa for pledging not to enforce the state’s new 15-week abortion ban and for supporting gender transition treatments for minors The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
DeSantis suspends state attorney who opposed prosecuting abortion, sex reassignment crimes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren for not prosecuting certain crimes, removing him from office and naming his replacement. Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
Second abortion clinic buffer zone summit to be held by Scottish Government to end 'protests' The second meeting will focus on the possible use of local council bylaws to limit protests outside sexual health clinics which have sparked fury in recent months. Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022
Amid Hollywood antiabortion concerns, Gov. Newsom touts California as 'freedom state' LOS ANGELES — Amid an outcry in Hollywood over antiabortion laws, Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging studios to do business in California. Los Angeles Times · Aug 4, 2022
Buffer zone options to be explored at second abortion rights summit A SECOND summit on abortion is being planned by the Scottish Government. The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2022
Chicago Tribune · Aug 4, 2022 Abortions in Illinois for out-of-state patients have skyrocketed. And some wait times are exceeding 3 weeks CHICAGO — Hundreds more out-of-state patients are having abortions at Planned Parenthood clinics in Illinois and wait times to schedule the procedure in the southern part of the state have spiked during the first month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2022 Seth Meyers on Kansas abortion vote: ‘A promising sign of progress’ Late-night hosts discuss Kansas’s overwhelming vote to protect abortion rights and Alex Jones’s inept defamation trial lawyer
Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022 Whitmer to Michigan Supreme Court: Monday abortion rights 'fire drill' requires immediate action Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday asked the Michigan Supreme Court a third time to consider her case challenging Michigan's ban on abortion, arguing this week's confusion over the ability of county prosecutors to enforce the law is evidence of the need for high court intervention.
Salon · Aug 4, 2022 GOP blocks bill to protect abortion docs Bill would protect doctors from being thrown in jail in states where abortion is legal
Los Angeles Times · Aug 4, 2022 How abortion rights were won in conservative Kansas For abortion rights activists, Kansas voters’ overwhelming rejection Tuesday of a ballot measure that would have allowed Republican lawmakers to restrict or outlaw the procedure is not just an unexpected victory in this conservative state.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 Dirty tricks in Kansas via text: Does yes actually mean no? The day before Kansas voters rejected a ballot question that could have eroded abortion rights, many people in the state reported receiving anonymous text messages with misleading information about the vote
Ballotpedia · Aug 4, 2022 Turnout for Kansas’ Aug. 2 abortion ballot measure Welcome to the Thursday, August 4, Brew.
Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022 Democrats double down on abortion rights after Kansas referendum The defeat of a Kansas abortion referendum by 18 points signals voters are rejecting what Democrats call the GOP's "extreme" politics.
Salon · Aug 4, 2022 After Kansas, right's in deep denial After a stunning defeat in the Sunflower State, abortion foes make up excuses: Maybe they didn't go far enough!
The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2022 The Kansas victory shows that Democrats can fight for abortion rights and win Even in conservative Kansas, abortion rights are popular. The Democrats need to stop shying away from abortion and make it a campaign issue
The Texas Tribune · Aug 4, 2022 Listen: Abortion is considered basic health care in Mexico City. Its clinics are open to U.S. women. Private clinics offer abortions at a fraction of the cost in the United States. City public health clinics may be more difficult to navigate but offer abortions free of charge, including for noncitizens.