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Val Demings says she supports abortion up to ‘time of viability’ after Rubio attacks

MIAMI — U.S. Rep. Val Demings said Friday she supports women or girls having the right to an abortion “up to the time of viability of the fetus,” a day after U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio attacked the Florida congresswoman for supporting “abortion on demand, taxpayer-funded at any point in a…

Miami Herald

Rape victims can take Plan B instead of having abortions, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says

DALLAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said this week that although the state’s abortion ban makes no exception for rape or incest, victims of these crimes can take emergency contraception and call the police.

Tribune News Service

"When You Are Not With Where a Majority of Americans Are, Then, You Know, That Is Extreme"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iquGx_rbdk Here's the full context, from White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre yesterday: Q But specifically with regards to limiting these freedoms — I guess my question is: The Supreme Court created this space for the anti-abortion movement at the state level and also perhaps at the federal level to…

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Planned Parenthood Arizona joins others restarting abortions

Planned Parenthood Arizona has joined several other providers and restarted abortion care in the state, although it may only be temporary

The Independent UK

Wisconsin GOP candidate calls for 'pitchforks and torches'

The Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin endorsed by Donald Trump is calling for people to take up “pitchforks and torches” in reaction to a story that detailed his giving to anti-abortion groups and others

The Independent UK

Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas

The VA follows the Department of Defense in providing access to abortion as several states, including Texas, essentially ban the procedure following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending nationwide protection.

The Texas Tribune

Revenge of the Abortion Voters?

Republicans are losing ground in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Deauville American Film Festival: Spotlight on abortion rights and Marilyn Monroe

From a film on abortion rights to a biopic about Marilyn Monroe, there's plenty in store at this year's Deauville American Film Festival. The mistress of ceremonies, FRANCE 24's very own Genie Godula, speaks to Eve Jackson at the Normandy beach town about what to look out for during this…

France 24

VA to offer abortion to pregnant veterans in some cases

VA will offer counseling for pregnant veterans and eligible beneficiaries.

Axios

MSP behind abortion clinic buffer zone legislation suggests reason for mediation commission

The Scottish Government provoked a backlash last month when a contract award notice published online showed it had paid for the services of a civic…

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss vs Rishi Sunak: Where do they stand on women’s issues?

The candidates’ stances on abortion rights and tackling violence against women

The Independent UK

Pregnant woman who claimed her fetus was an HOV lane passenger gets another ticket

Brandy Bottone got the first traffic violation dismissed, arguing that under Texas' abortion law, her fetus counted as a person. She's hoping to make the same argument again.

WEKU

Trump megadonor Adelson's Republican spending spree is ending

Republicans aren’t seeing as many big checks from one of their most generous benefactors, creating a financial hole for the GOP just as Democrats get a fundraising windfall tied to abortion.

Tribune News Service

After fall of Roe, California expands abortion protections

California lawmakers have approved more than a dozen bills this year to make it easier for women to get an abortion

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Michigan abortion rights group calls on state Supreme Court to put protections on November ballots

Supporters collected more than 750,000 signatures on a petition to put abortion rights on November ballots. Two Republicans shot it down over a spacing issue

The Independent UK

Michigan high court asked to OK ballot question on abortion

An abortion rights group has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to approve a November ballot question on whether the right to abortion should be enshrined in the state constitution

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: With a volatile US electorate, no one can predict what’ll happen in November’s midterms

In Maine, where I spend part of every year, the weather is highly changeable, so we like to say: If you don’t like the weather, don’t worry — just wait a few hours and it will be different.

The National (Scotland)

What are the legal issues around abortion clinic buffer zones and bylaws?

The Scottish Government say the solution lies with councils bringing in bylaws, while Cosla, the local authority umbrella body, say that this isn’t

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Majority of Scottish councils not considering buffer zone bylaws

The National asked each of Scotland's 32 council's where they stand on the issue of bylaws outside of abortion clinics

Roll Call

At the Races: Summer’s last surprise - Roll Call

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

The Independent UK

New poll shows Biden approval rising as Democrats overtake Republicans on generic ballot

Democratic enthusiasm is surging, allaying fears of midterm rout

Roll Call

States watch Texas to determine impact of abortion bans - Roll Call

Planned Parenthood officials predict that those seeking abortions will drive up demand for the procedure in states where it remains legal.

Al Jazeera

Election victory in Alaska boosts US Democrats before midterms

In surprising result, Mary Peltola beats Donald Trump ally Sarah Palin to become first Alaska Native in US Congress.

Salon

GOP learns hard way sex is still popular

Falling poll numbers are a shock to the GOP: Who knew that Americans would be so fond of the freedom to have sex

Salon

GOP blocks MI abortion ballot initiative

Republican officials blocked a ballot question that garnered a record-shattering 753,759 signatures

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