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EXPLAINER: What's the role of personhood in abortion debate?

The concept of personhood that underlies anti-abortion laws in some states considers fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses as people with the same rights as those already born

The Independent UK

What the Bible truly says about abortion

Here’s the problem: This 2,000-year-old text clarifies nothing about abortion

Salon

Overturning Roe v. Wade isn't the end for abortion opponents

Anti-abortion groups are looking to the courts, lawmakers and elections to facilitate more abortion restrictions and bans after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June left the issue up to states

The Independent UK

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Indiana Senate to vote on near-total abortion ban

Indiana state senators are set to meet in a rare weekend session to vote on a near-total abortion ban

The Independent UK

Yes, Republicans really did try to make abortion punishable by death

A bill introduced in the North Carolina legislature last year was largely performative but was part of the right’s strategy to make the unthinkable mainstream

The Guardian - US

Judge who voted to overturn Roe v Wade steps down from teaching role

Thomas, 74, has faced a backlash for his part in ending the federal right to abortion by overturning the Roe v Wade ruling last month

Evening Standard

Doctors in abortion-ban states fear prosecution for treating patients with life-threatening pregnancies

Dr. Nikki Zite explained the situation to her patient: Her pregnancy could kill her.

Los Angeles Times

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Eager to enforce Kentucky’s abortion ban, AG Cameron again asks court to reinstate trigger law

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Continuing his dogged pursuit to enforce Kentucky’s abortion ban, Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron late Thursday asked a higher court to overturn a July 22 ruling that prevents his office from enforcing the trigger law.

Tribune News Service

TribCast: A bill that would boost Texas’ semiconductor industry creates an unusual divide

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Eric about the CHIPS Act and Eleanor about how abortion might be prosecuted in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Justice Alito mocks foreign critics of abortion reversal

Justice Samuel Alito mocked foreign leaders’ criticism of the Supreme Court decision he authored overturning a constitutional right to abortion, in his first public comments since last month’s ruling

The Independent UK

Safety for women from violence is a matter that simply can't wait

An equal relationship has many benefits, and it is a pity so many men fail to see that.

Newcastle Herald

TV writers ask studios for greater abortion protections

A group of 411 writers and showrunners has written to leading studios including Walt Disney and Netflix to raise concerns about protections for pregnant creators on their productions after a Supreme Court decision to end a constitutional right to abortion.

Los Angeles Times

After abortion ruling, WVa could become 1st to pass new bill

A bill up for a final vote in West Virginia’s Senate could make the state the first to pass new legislation restricting access to abortions after the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling

The Independent UK

Biden nominates abortion rights lawyer to be federal judge

Biden is nominating Julie Rikelman, the attorney who represented the abortion clinic in the Dobbs case.

Axios

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Daily Mirror

Prince Harry openly mocked by Supreme Court figure for opposing US abortion law

Prince Harry appeared to reference the recent overturning of the Roe v Wade abortion law during a speech at the United Nations next week - and now US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has hit back at Harry for his comments

Reason

After 'Censorship' Claims, Hulu Will Air Democrats' Abortion and Gun Ads

Plus: DeSantis threatens Miami restaurant over drag performances, Hawley blasts Amazon acquisition that might lower health care prices, and more…

Salon

Alito taunts critics of abortion ruling

After writing an opinion striking down Roe, Alito hits out at Boris Johnson, Justin Trudeau and Prince Harry

The Independent UK

White House to host attorneys to discuss abortion access

Attorney General Merrick Garland will headline a White House event that will bring together pro bono lawyers, bar associations and public interest groups to discuss how best to offer legal services and protections for women seeking abortions

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Evening Standard

Samuel Alito: Supreme Court justice mocks Boris Johnson and Prince Harry over reaction to abortion ruling

Samuel Alito mocked world figures for their criticism of decision which overturned abortion rights in US

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Texas Democrats push to blunt impact of state’s abortion ban

Blue cities aim to pass bills to protect those who receive and provide abortions: ‘The fight starts locally’. Plus, the myth of Marilyn Monroe

The Independent UK

Abortion foes downplay complex post-Roe v. Wade realities

In televised statements and interviews, anti-abortion advocates have downplayed the fallout from restrictive abortion laws

WEKU

More people are opting to get sterilized — and some are being turned away

Doctors say more of their patients are seeking permanent sterilization procedures, but some patients are reporting that doctors are unwilling to operate on people of childbearing age.

ABC News

Victorian Liberals defend pre-selection of controversial candidate Moira Deeming

The Victorian Liberal party defends its pre-selection of a controversial anti-abortion candidate following the resignation of a former Liberal MP over the decision.

The Independent UK

Lena Dunham, Shonda Rhimes and Issa Rae demand abortion protection from studio execs

‘It is unacceptable to ask any person to choose between their human rights and their employment,’ letter states

Tribune News Service

Heidi Stevens: Teen used Matt Gaetz insult to raise funds for abortions — and buried a shopworn tactic in the process

In Gloria Steinem’s 2015 memoir, “My Life on the Road,” she writes about Florynce Kennedy, the great civil rights activist and lawyer, teaching her to deal with hecklers.

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