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Mifepristone is under scrutiny in the courts, but it has been used safely and effectively around the world for decades

A flurry of court rulings in April 2023 has left the future of the abortion pill mifepristone in question. For now, a U.S. Supreme Court decision on April 21 allows the drug to remain accessible without additional restrictions as the merits of the case are weighed in lower court proceedings.

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Abortion-ban ordinances gain ground in New Mexico

A small town near Albuquerque in New Mexico has adopted an ordinance that prohibits distribution of abortion medication or supplies by mail

The Independent UK

Poll: Americans want abortion restrictions, but not as far as red states are going

Respondents say they are mostly supportive of abortion rights, though they want it restricted to three months generally. But they are also opposed to severe restrictions many Republicans are pushing.

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Harris starts her 2024 race with a fired-up speech on the fight for abortion rights

Vice President Harris spoke at Howard University on Tuesday night — her first event of the 2024 campaign. She urged the crowd to push back against "extremist so-called leaders" on abortion limits.

WEKU

GOP tries to block abortion from ballots

"GOP lawmakers pushing these efforts want 41% of voters to block ballot initiatives that 59% of voters support"

Salon

2024 Republicans eye new abortion battle lines

Republicans are recognizing that ceding the debate to Democrats could be a recipe for defeat in 2024.

Axios

Senate OKs bill to allow construction of anti-abortion monument on state Capitol grounds

The original sculpture was installed in the Church of San Marcello al Corso in Rome last year and is often interpreted as a depiction of Mary and Jesus.

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North Dakota's latest try at abortion ban could face lawsuit

With the enforcement of one abortion ban held up by the courts, North Dakota lawmakers are trying a different version

The Independent UK

Pence nods to role of judges in conservative push on abortion - Roll Call

Former Vice President Mike Pence told a legal group Tuesday that the next Republican administration should curtail the power of agencies.

Roll Call

Why Justin Trudeau’s viral response to an anti-abortionist missed the mark

A viral clip of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from his recent visit to the University of Manitoba circulated rapidly on social media. National and international news outlets celebrated his response to a young, self-acclaimed People’s Party of Canada voter and anti-abortionist.

The Conversation

Haley sees federal role on abortion but calls for consensus

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she sees a federal role in the debate over abortion rights but stopped short of endorsing a national ban on the procedure

The Independent UK

Biden isn’t going into 2024 very strong. But Republicans are very weak

The Democrats don’t need to be especially good – because the Republicans are cruelly and chaotically worse

The Guardian - US

Fighter or optimist? Iowa Republicans eye Trump alternatives

Many loyal Republicans in the state that kicks off the presidential nominating season insist they’re open to White House hopefuls other than Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Watch: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley sets out her abortion stance

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley delivered a speech setting out her policy on abortion in Virginia on Tuesday (25 April).

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Nikki Haley calls for ‘national consensus’ on abortion - Roll Call

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said she's “unapologetic” about opposing abortion, but the issue should be approached with respect.

WEKU

In Oklahoma, a woman was told to wait until she's 'crashing' for abortion care

A new study shows women who call the hospitals in Oklahoma get confusing information about the state's abortion bans. One family lived through that confusion with dire consequences last month.

The Guardian - US

A reasonable supreme court? Hardly. Don’t be fooled by this extremist establishment

Recent stay on the abortion pill ban is a contest between conservative institutionalists and ideologues on the court

WEKU

North Dakota's governor has signed a law banning nearly all abortions

The state has now adopted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country, with slim exceptions up to six weeks' gestation in cases of rape, incest or medical emergency.

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Democrats see Biden as best hope against Republican challengers

Despite concerns over age, political strategists say Biden still a strong candidate against current Republican field.

Daily Record

Controversial SNP MSP John Mason set to quit Holyrood at next election

Mason, the MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, has frequently clashed with his party colleagues over his pro-life and anti-abortion stance.

WEKU

Abortion policies could make the Republican Party's 'suburban women problem' worse

With the Supreme Court weighing in on abortion — again — voters are once again contending with which party best represents their views on the issue.

Ballotpedia

Maryland and New York voters will be deciding on two abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Measures have been proposed in several other states.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: April 24, 2023

Home prices rose 74% from 2010 to 2022, while the average wage rose 54%

The Independent UK

North Dakota governor signs law banning abortion at 6 weeks

North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation Monday banning abortion at six weeks of pregnancy

The Independent UK

Clinic says promise not to enforce abortion law not enough

The owner of a Catholic clinic challenging Colorado’s new ban on unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions has testified that the state’s pledge not to enforce it for now was not enough to protect her staff and patients

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