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Abortion, Gun Violence Give Democrats Slight Edge Over GOP in Midterm Polls
Polls suggest Democrats may upend the “traditional” standard of the party in power faring poorly in midterm elections.
GOP Election Officials Block Abortion Rights Ballot Initiative in Michigan
Two officials' votes threaten a proposal that garnered a record-shattering 753,759 signatures from residents this year.
Idaho Abortion Ban Gives More Rights to Rapist’s Family Than the Pregnant Victim
A state law allows the family of a rapist to sue anyone who participated in aborting a fetus generated by the rape.
“Roe” Overturn Has Driven Spike in Young People “Very” Motivated to Vote
Forty-seven percent of young people in battleground states are now very motivated to vote, up from 38 percent in March.
US Government Sues Data Broker, Saying It Sold Abortion Clinic Visitors’ Data
The FTC alleges that data sold by the broker Kochava could be used to identify the home address of an abortion provider.
Republicans Are Deleting Anti-Abortion Views From Their Campaign Sites
Republicans who promoted themselves as staunch anti-abortionists are taking a softer tone to widen their appeal.
Minnesota May Become “Abortion Access Island,” But Not Necessarily for Everyone
Out-of-staters have long traveled to Minnesota for abortions, but patients of color face more barriers to getting there.
Yesterday in TX, Providing an Abortion Became Punishable by Up to Life in Prison
Millions have now lost their right to abortion as state trigger laws take effect.
New Near-Total Abortions Bans Take Effect in Five States This Week
Abortions were legal in three of those states before this week, though they were difficult to obtain.
Judge Blocks Enforcement of Idaho Law Barring Abortions in Medical Emergencies
The Department of Justice sued Idaho, saying the law violated federal protections for patients needing emergency care.