ND GOP approves near-total abortion ban The new forced pregnancy law, which takes immediate effect, prohibits abortion care in nearly all cases Salon · Apr 26, 2023
Abortion hearing witness confronts senators Cruz and Cornyn over her near-death ‘on their watch’ ‘I nearly died on their watch’ The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Nikki Haley Is Half Right About Abortion If a national consensus on abortion ever emerges, it won’t be forged in the White House. Reason · Apr 26, 2023
The long and winding history of the war on abortion drugs Along with the stethoscope and camembert cheese, mifepristone may be one of France’s greatest inventions. It’s one of two drugs taken for medical abortions, along with misoprostol, and has been making headlines in the US, where a Texas judge issued a ruling to ban it nationwide. FRANCE 24 takes a… France 24 · Apr 26, 2023
Abortion review debate expected to last months as report suggests removal of three-day wait The report in abortion services in Ireland was published by the Department of Health on Wednesday. It recommended making the three-day wait period before an abortion optional rather than mandatory. Irish Mirror · Apr 26, 2023
Disabled Australian women face forced sterilisation, abortion and contraception, health groups say Inquiry submissions speak of ‘reproductive violence’, ‘coercion’ and ‘extreme’ violation of rights of women with disabilities The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2023
Senate panel airs fallout from Supreme Court abortion decision - Roll Call The Senate Judiciary Committee explored the aftermath of last year’s Supreme Court decision that overturned a right to an abortion. Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023
Mifepristone is under scrutiny in the courts, but it has been used safely and effectively around the world for decades A flurry of court rulings in April 2023 has left the future of the abortion pill mifepristone in question. For now, a U.S. Supreme Court decision on April 21 allows the drug to remain accessible without additional restrictions as the merits of the case are weighed in lower court proceedings. The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023
Abortion-ban ordinances gain ground in New Mexico A small town near Albuquerque in New Mexico has adopted an ordinance that prohibits distribution of abortion medication or supplies by mail The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Poll: Americans want abortion restrictions, but not as far as red states are going Respondents say they are mostly supportive of abortion rights, though they want it restricted to three months generally. But they are also opposed to severe restrictions many Republicans are pushing. WEKU · Apr 26, 2023
Harris starts her 2024 race with a fired-up speech on the fight for abortion rights Vice President Harris spoke at Howard University on Tuesday night — her first event of the 2024 campaign. She urged the crowd to push back against "extremist so-called leaders" on abortion limits. WEKU · Apr 26, 2023
GOP tries to block abortion from ballots "GOP lawmakers pushing these efforts want 41% of voters to block ballot initiatives that 59% of voters support" Salon · Apr 26, 2023
2024 Republicans eye new abortion battle lines Republicans are recognizing that ceding the debate to Democrats could be a recipe for defeat in 2024. Axios · Apr 25, 2023
Senate OKs bill to allow construction of anti-abortion monument on state Capitol grounds The original sculpture was installed in the Church of San Marcello al Corso in Rome last year and is often interpreted as a depiction of Mary and Jesus. The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 North Dakota's latest try at abortion ban could face lawsuit With the enforcement of one abortion ban held up by the courts, North Dakota lawmakers are trying a different version
Roll Call · Apr 25, 2023 Pence nods to role of judges in conservative push on abortion - Roll Call Former Vice President Mike Pence told a legal group Tuesday that the next Republican administration should curtail the power of agencies.
The Conversation · Apr 25, 2023 Why Justin Trudeau’s viral response to an anti-abortionist missed the mark A viral clip of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from his recent visit to the University of Manitoba circulated rapidly on social media. National and international news outlets celebrated his response to a young, self-acclaimed People’s Party of Canada voter and anti-abortionist.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Haley sees federal role on abortion but calls for consensus Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she sees a federal role in the debate over abortion rights but stopped short of endorsing a national ban on the procedure
The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2023 Biden isn’t going into 2024 very strong. But Republicans are very weak The Democrats don’t need to be especially good – because the Republicans are cruelly and chaotically worse
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Fighter or optimist? Iowa Republicans eye Trump alternatives Many loyal Republicans in the state that kicks off the presidential nominating season insist they’re open to White House hopefuls other than Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Watch: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley sets out her abortion stance Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley delivered a speech setting out her policy on abortion in Virginia on Tuesday (25 April).
Roll Call · Apr 25, 2023 Nikki Haley calls for ‘national consensus’ on abortion - Roll Call GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said she's “unapologetic” about opposing abortion, but the issue should be approached with respect.
WEKU · Apr 25, 2023 In Oklahoma, a woman was told to wait until she's 'crashing' for abortion care A new study shows women who call the hospitals in Oklahoma get confusing information about the state's abortion bans. One family lived through that confusion with dire consequences last month.
The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2023 A reasonable supreme court? Hardly. Don’t be fooled by this extremist establishment Recent stay on the abortion pill ban is a contest between conservative institutionalists and ideologues on the court
WEKU · Apr 25, 2023 North Dakota's governor has signed a law banning nearly all abortions The state has now adopted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country, with slim exceptions up to six weeks' gestation in cases of rape, incest or medical emergency.