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California Will Vote on Enshrining Abortion Rights in State’s Constitution
The proposal would prevent far right judges from upending abortion rights in California.
Justice Thomas Wants to Make It Easier for People to Sue Media Outlets for Libel
Thomas wants to revisit a nearly six-year-old precedent that experts say is vital to protecting freedom of speech.
Minnesota Governor Signs Order Strengthening Abortion Access in the State
The order prohibits state agencies from assisting other states in punishing their residents for obtaining an abortion.
AOC and Warren Advocate Opening Abortion Clinics on Federal Land in Red States
Vice President Kamala Harris said the White House is not currently discussing the progressives' idea.
Warren Says US Is Just Two Anti-Filibuster Democrats Away From Codifying “Roe”
She pointed to two Democrats running for Senate this fall that could fill the role.
Poll: SCOTUS Anti-Abortion Ruling Could Motivate Strong Dem Turnout in Midterms
51 percent of voters say they're more likely to support a candidate that backs a federal law enshrining abortion rights.
Supreme Court Protects Public School Coach’s Ability to Lead Students in Prayer
Opponents of the ruling say that it could erode laws barring public schools from promoting a religion.
This Country Is a Living Nightmare
The right wing took down “Roe,” but Democratic Party leaders also deserve a share of the blame.
Self-Determination Has Been Wrenched Away From Half the US Population
For the first time in U.S. history, the Supreme Court has retracted a fundamental constitutional right.
As Supreme Court Rapidly Erodes Rights, Senator Cornyn Says “Now Do ‘Plessy'”
The Republican senator later tried to clarify the remark, which some said served “to deflect and distract.”