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Illinois Republican candidates for governor see ‘hope for Illinois’ in expected reversal of Roe v. Wade

Most of the state’s Republican candidates for governor offered exuberant praise for the anticipated decision upending abortion protections — but the GOP establishment pick declined to weigh in on the political tripwire.

Chicago Sun-Times

Overturning Roe would be tragic for women — and the nation

Upending decades of settled law raises legitimate fears about what other constitutional rights might be next to fall at the hand of this far-right court.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Barreling at us’: Leaked Supreme Court draft turbocharges abortion activism for midterms

Activists on both sides of the abortion debate have spent months planning for a blockbuster Supreme Court ruling this year on Roe v. Wade. None of those plans anticipated the particular jolt on Monday night, when a leaked draft opinion signaled a decisive end to the decadeslong precedent.

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Oklahoma governor signs Texas-style abortion ban into law

The bill signing comes on the heels of a leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court that it is considering weakening or overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

WEKU

Democrats look to abortion opinion fallout to salvage midterms

Biden plans to seize on the expected ruling to sharpen the contrast with congressional Republicans.

Axios

Oklahoma governor signs one of US’s strictest abortion laws as furore mounts over Roe v. Wade

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill on Tuesday that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, immediately outlawing almost all abortions in the state. The move came as anger grew over a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court would strike down abortion rights nationally, which President Joe Biden…

France 24

Abortion battleground states brace for midterm brawl

"That's where the battles will move to — the state capitals — and where these fundamental freedoms will be won and lost."

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Abortion right guaranteed by Roe will be replaced by state power if the Supreme Court adopts the leaked Alito opinion

Draft opinions circulated among Supreme Court justices are meant to allow for deliberation and editing before a final version is released. They are not the last word, nor ready for public reaction.

The Conversation

Mary McNamara: Silent majority of Americans who support abortion rights just learned the danger of silence

Here we go again.

Los Angeles Times

Harris warns overturning abortion rights would threaten freedoms for all Americans

Vice President Harris said in a speech Tuesday night that women's rights are under attack as the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a leaked draft opinion.

WEKU

Abortion rights now loom as a key factor in Illinois politics in wake of Supreme Court leak

The potential of erosion or end of abortion rights boosts Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and could imperil GOP primary candidate Richard Irvin, who is not campaigning on his anti-abortion stance.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden, a reluctant culture warrior, may see court’s abortion ruling define his presidency

WASHINGTON — After declaring himself a “bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden took office 15 months ago vowing to focus on getting the pandemic under control, stabilizing the economy and restoring a sense of order and calm following his predecessor’s four frenetic, polarizing years.

Los Angeles Times

States prepare for patchwork of abortion laws

WASHINGTON — In the hours after news leaked of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would reverse long-standing precedent for the right to an abortion, crowds began to gather around the Supreme Court.

Tribune News Service

Kamala Harris calls leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v Wade a ‘direct assault on freedom’

Vice president delivers furious remarks to women’s political action group EMILY’s List

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Al Jazeera

US abortion advocates vow to fight expected Roe v Wade decision

In Georgia, advocates brace for six-week abortion ban if Supreme Court strikes down landmark Roe v Wade decision.

Salon

Don’t abandon your red state

Why it's not easy or preferable to leave your red state, even when policies are counter to your interests

Tribune News Service

How the Supreme Court's plan to strike down Roe v. Wade could affect Pennsylvania's 2022 US Senate, governor races

PITTSBURGH — As if it wasn’t important enough already, the 2022 midterm election cycle in Pennsylvania — a state whose Democratic governor has vowed for years to veto any bills limiting abortion access — took on new meaning overnight, candidates on both sides of the aisle said late Monday and…

Los Angeles Times

Democrats promise to fight for abortion rights but have few options

WASHINGTON — Democrats on Capitol Hill were spitting fire Tuesday in the wake of the leak of a Supreme Court draft ruling overturning abortion rights, but acknowledged their hands are tied unless voters deliver them a strong majority in Congress this fall.

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Daily Mirror

Singer Phoebe Bridgers reveals she had an abortion last year while on tour

The singer opened up about her experience as reports suggests that the US Supreme Court could overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade case which legalised abortion nationwide across the country

Reason

The Impact of Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Be Less Dramatic Than Abortion-Rights Advocates Fear

Abortion is likely to remain legal in most states, and workarounds will mitigate the effects of bans.

WEKU

Senate Republicans zero in on the abortion decision leak, not its impact

Top GOP lawmakers emphasized the unprecedented nature of the unauthorized disclosure of the high court's draft ruling on an abortion case instead of the possible impact on women or on the midterms.

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: How abortion ruling could play out for states

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Oklahoma abortion providers vow legal challenge as governor signs 6-week ban into law

Court rejects attempt to temporarily halt law, which now immediately goes into effect

Salon

The photo that changed a movement

In one shocking image, the abortion rights movement found its symbol

Al Jazeera

‘Shameful’: US protests potential Roe v Wade abortion rollback

Al Jazeera speaks to protesters outside the US Supreme Court about potential overturning of Roe v Wade abortion ruling.

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