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Democrat defeats incumbent Republican in Memphis DA race

A Democratic lawyer who pledged to make abortion prosecutions under Tennessee’s “trigger law” an extremely low priority in the county that includes Memphis has defeated the incumbent Republican district attorney who refused to say whether she would go after doctors who perform the procedure

The Independent UK

Christian nationalism goes mainstream

Christian nationalist ideology suggests that unless they control the state, the state will suppress Christianity

Salon

As a society, we need to strive for fewer abortions

Let's have a rational, mature, sophisticated conversation about it.

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Indiana House passes abortion ban, sends to Senate

The Indiana House has passed a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state, sending the legislation back to the state Senate to confer on House changes

The Independent UK

Indiana GOP go off the rails on abortion

Republicans rejected putting abortion on a state ballot, because they know voters would reject the ban

Salon

The Guardian view on the Kansas abortion vote: voice of America

Editorial: This week’s vote to defend women’s rights mirrors US opinion on the issue more generally and may shape the midterm elections

The Guardian - UK

What the Kansas abortion vote means for a constitutional amendment effort in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Democrats are pointing to this week’s victory for abortion rights in Kansas as a harbinger for the Keystone State, where a similar ballot question could be considered by voters as early as next year.

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Confusion roiled Michigan for days as abortion rights changed hour to hour

In a span of 3 days this week, court rulings seesawed between outlawing abortions and permitting them. A judge allowed them to continue Wednesday for at least 21 days.

WEKU

‘Ongoing fight.’ What does Kansas’ strong vote for abortion rights mean for November?

Democrats nationwide latched onto Kansas’ resounding affirmation of abortion rights as a sign of good things to come.

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DeSantis suspends elected prosecutor

Watchdog group calls out Florida governor's "outrageous overreach" and "blatant power grab"

Salon

After Trump, Christian nationalist ideas are going mainstream – despite a history of violence

In the run-up to the U.S. midterm elections, some politicians continue to ride the wave of what’s known as “Christian nationalism” in ways that are increasingly vocal and direct.

The Conversation

Abortion rights supporters and opponents look for lessons from the Kansas vote

Kentucky has a similar measure on the ballot, and another is expected in Michigan. But even as advocates analyze the results, they warn that messaging that worked in Kansas may not work nationwide.

WEKU

Commentary: In Kansans’ landslide turnout for abortion rights, a glimpse of post-Dobbs politics

The wave of Kansans who turned out on Tuesday and in advance voting to protect abortion rights in the state has given the U.S. its first glimpse of post-Dobbs politics.

Los Angeles Times

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

See the candidates’ stances on abortion rights and tackling violence against women

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Because of Texas abortion law, her wanted pregnancy became a medical nightmare

New, untested abortion bans have made doctors unsure about treating some pregnancy complications, which has led to life-threatening delays and trapped families in a limbo of grief and helplessness.

Los Angeles Times

This Orange County city to consider banning abortions, becoming 'sanctuary for life'

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — The San Clemente City Council is set to consider a resolution in a couple of weeks that would declare the city a "sanctuary for life," making it an abortion-free zone.

Tribune News Service

Jan. 6 attack echoes on Maryland’s Eastern Shore as Democrat Heather Mizeur seeks inroads in ‘red’ district of Rep. Andy Harris

BALTIMORE — The Democratic congressional challenger walked up to the Republican candidates’ booth at the Cecil County Fair, smiled and introduced herself.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: The matter with Kansas: Abortion rights could be a winner for Democrats in the fall

In 2020, Donald Trump won Kansas over Joe Biden 56%-42%. In 2016, he bested Hillary Clinton there 56%-36%. And Tuesday, by a similar margin, 59%-41%, Kansans voted to keep state constitutional provisions that protect abortion rights.

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Heidi Stevens: With abortion bans spreading, now would be a great time to ramp up comprehensive sex education

With abortion banned or severely limited in a growing number of states, we’d be wise to zero in on evidence-based strategies for preventing unwanted pregnancies — particularly among teenagers, for whom childbirth and parenthood can present extreme physical, emotional and financial challenges.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Go ahead, North Carolina Republicans. Put abortion on the ballot

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion in North Carolina has remained legal, but Republicans seem eager to restrict it.

Tribune News Service

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends state attorney who opposed prosecuting abortion, sex reassignment crimes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday removed Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren from office for what he said was Warren’s disregard for his duty to enforce state laws, including a pledge not to prosecute people receiving an abortion or their doctors performing them.

Los Angeles Times

City attorney proposes new law to strengthen reproductive rights in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer is proposing a new law to strengthen reproductive rights and to position the city as a haven for those seeking abortion services.

Orlando Sentinel

City of Orlando car blocked driveway of abortion clinic; driver ‘harassed’ volunteers, complaint alleges

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando officials are investigating a complaint that an employee parked a city-owned vehicle, blocking the driveway of an abortion clinic and, when asked, wouldn’t move it.

Boston Herald

Elizabeth Warren will not back abortion bill, urges executive action

Democrats continue to show some divide on issues important to their party, after a plan to protect abortion access was met with surprising opposition this week.

The Texas Tribune

Texas health agency says its plan to extend maternal Medicaid coverage is “not approvable” by feds

HHSC said it was initially told the plan was “not approvable.” Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a statement Friday saying Texas’ plan to extend coverage to six months was not rejected but still under review.

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