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OPINION - How is it possible that we are going backwards on abortion?

I watched the repeal of Roe vs Wade last year in wide-eyed horror as a woman’s right to an abortion in the United States vanished overnight. My friends in the US were in pieces — there was heartbreak and disbelief as they watched the erosion of their human rights in…

Evening Standard

Even after Planned Parenthood stopped performing abortions, Texas is still trying to shut it down

Planned Parenthood has managed to stay open in Texas despite the state’s best efforts to shut it down. But a lawsuit in front of a conservative judge poses an existential threat.

The Texas Tribune

Woman, 22, denies using poison for abortion during pandemic

Bethany Cox denies taking a drug with intent to destroy the life of a child that was capable of being born alive in 2020.

The Independent UK

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California grads headed to HBCUs in the South prepare for college under abortion bans

As young adults prepare to leave blue states and head to historically black colleges in states where abortion is banned, they're getting ready to safeguard their reproductive health during college.

WEKU

Texas wants Planned Parenthood to repay millions of dollars

Texas wants Planned Parenthood to give back millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements and pay far more in fines on top of that

The Independent UK

Thirteen-year-old girl is forced to give birth under Mississippi abortion ban

The 13-year-old had never had the conversation with her mom about how one could even become pregnant

The Independent UK

Girl, 13, gives birth after she was raped and denied abortion in Mississippi

The nearest abortion clinic – in Chicago – was too far away and too expensive for her mother to provide her with the procedure

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RFK Jr claims he ‘misunderstood’ question after supporting abortion ban

Presidential contender’s campaign claims he ‘misheard’ reporter’s question to explain total reversal of position

The Independent UK

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study

In South Africa, it is legal to have an abortion upon request until the 13th week of pregnancy. The procedure is performed by trained certified midwives or registered nurses at specific primary care clinics. However, social stigma exists around the procedure, and there is a shortage of services in rural…

The Conversation

Lisa Snowdon opens up about ‘tortured thoughts’ after abortion: ‘Was that my chance and it’s gone?’

Presenter terminated a pregnancy in her late twenties and has later been open about her desire to have children

The Independent UK

Woman in Teesside accused of carrying out own abortion to appear before judge

Bethany Cox, 22, is fourth to be prosecuted on such charges in eight months after only three trials in 160 years, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK

The moment I knew: I woke up from my abortion – and he was waiting with curry and rice

At first Madison Griffiths was reluctant to accept the support of the man with whom she shared her pregnancy. But his ‘abortion antidotes’ helped them imagine a future together.

The Guardian - AU

Texas questions rights of fetus in prison guard lawsuit despite arguing opposite on abortion

Officials argue ‘unborn child’ may not have rights under US constitution in lawsuit defense over prison guard stillbirth

The Guardian - US

Pence signals debate plan to attack Trump and DeSantis for not pushing national abortion ban

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he expects to call out former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during this month’s Republican presidential debate for not insisting on a national abortion ban

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Nebraska judge allows abortion limits and restrictions on gender-affirming surgery

A Nebraska judge is allowing a ban on abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy and restrictions on gender-affirming surgery to remain in effect

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of August 7-August 11.

WEKU

Up First briefing: Hawaii fire damage repair could take years; how to see the Perseids

Mass evacuations and recovery efforts continue in Maui after deadly wildfires. The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend.

The Texas Tribune

A prison guard says she was forced to stay at her post during labor pains. Texas is fighting compensation for her stillbirth.

The seven-months-pregnant officer reported contraction-like pains at work, but said she wasn’t allowed to leave for hours. The anti-abortion state is fighting her lawsuit, in part by saying her fetus didn’t clearly have rights.

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Salon

Montana GOP ignores voters on abortion

Montana Republicans passed a version of the anti-abortion proposal that voters rejected only months earlier

Roll Call

At the Races: Buckeye fallout - Roll Call

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

Zenger

Ohio Voters Defeat Issue 1 In Special Election

Ohio's voters defeated Issue 1, which would have made changes to the laws governing citizen-initiated constitutional amendments.

The Guardian - US

Ohio Republicans bet voters would dilute their own power. They lost

Referendum shows concerns over abortion access remain a powerful force in American politics

The Independent UK

Opponents of Maine's new abortion law won't seek to nullify it through a referendum

Groups opposed to Maine's new law expanding access to abortions won’t attempt to nullify the new statute through a so-called People’s Veto referendum

The Guardian - US

‘Ohio saw through the con’: abortion rights advocates celebrate Issue 1 result

While anti-abortion activists vow to ‘continue the fight’, supporters of abortion retain hope for November election

Chicago Sun-Times

Republicans are ignoring voters who want abortion rights

Has anybody told Republicans that their anti-abortion measures are unpopular and failing all over the country, even in red states like Ohio?

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