Democrats see Biden as best hope against Republican challengers Despite concerns over age, political strategists say Biden still a strong candidate against current Republican field. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2023
Controversial SNP MSP John Mason set to quit Holyrood at next election Mason, the MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, has frequently clashed with his party colleagues over his pro-life and anti-abortion stance. Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023
Abortion policies could make the Republican Party's 'suburban women problem' worse With the Supreme Court weighing in on abortion — again — voters are once again contending with which party best represents their views on the issue. WEKU · Apr 25, 2023
Abortion related-ballot measures in 2023 and 2024 Maryland and New York voters will be deciding on two abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Measures have been proposed in several other states. Ballotpedia · Apr 25, 2023
Weekly US Government Data Roundup: April 24, 2023 Home prices rose 74% from 2010 to 2022, while the average wage rose 54% USAFacts · Apr 24, 2023
North Dakota governor signs law banning abortion at 6 weeks North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation Monday banning abortion at six weeks of pregnancy The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Clinic says promise not to enforce abortion law not enough The owner of a Catholic clinic challenging Colorado’s new ban on unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions has testified that the state’s pledge not to enforce it for now was not enough to protect her staff and patients The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Majority of Americans oppose bans of medication abortion drugs, poll finds Majority of Americans also don’t believe federal judges should be able to overturn FDA approval of a prescription drug, poll shows The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2023
Ted Cruz mocked for saying smoking is ‘your damn choice’: ‘Now do uteruses’ The Texas Senator is advocating for people’s choice to smoke while blocking access to abortion The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
How will the Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone affect abortion access? 4 questions answered On April 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S., could remain accessible without restrictions – at least for now. The decision is temporary, however, buying time as an appeals court weighs the… The Conversation · Apr 24, 2023
Poll: Two-thirds oppose banning medication abortion A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 64% oppose laws that ban medication abortion — and confidence in the Supreme Court hits a new low. WEKU · Apr 24, 2023
Emergency Contraception Should Be a Basic Component of Women’s Reproductive Health Care Emergency contraception can take the form of pills – sometimes called the morning-after pill – or an intrauterine device, or IUD that delays ovulation. Inverse · Apr 23, 2023
Lindsey Graham lashes out at CNN host after she corrects his misleading abortion claim ‘No, no, no! Quit covering for these guys!’ Graham raged at Dana Bash The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
Trump touts his efforts to restrict abortion rights after attack from pro-life group Trump’s position that abortion restrictions should be left up to the states drew a sharp rebuke from the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America group The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023 GOP congresswoman warns her party will ‘lose huge’ for backing abortion bans Fallout from Roe decision is thought to have energised left-leaning voters in 2022
The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023 Republican Graham loses cool over abortion after supreme court pill ruling Senator deflects questions with false claim Democrats want a ‘barbaric’ law allowing abortions on demand until birth
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023 Canada will try to offer abortion drug mifepristone to American women if it’s banned in the US Canada’s Families Minister Karina Gould reacted to the US legal battle over mifepristone the day before the US Supreme Court ruling
Axios · Apr 23, 2023 When Congress is more Christian and religious than the rest of America It's a window into why some policies and debates don't reflect what Americans want.
Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023 California leaders celebrate abortion pill access after Supreme Court decision SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California leaders commended Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that will temporarily preserve access to abortion pills, doubling down on their push to protect reproductive services in the Golden State.
Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2023 US Supreme Court blocks abortion pill ban after Biden administration intervenes Justices rule that mifepristone can still be used after Biden administration files appeal against ruling by Texas court
The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2023 Activists call for whip removal from SNP MSP after he takes part in pro-life protest AN SNP MSP has been photographed participating in an anti-abortion protest in Edinburgh.
The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2023 Democratic states stockpile abortion pills as legal fight for access looms US supreme court has preserved access to mifespristone for now, but blue states announce plans to safeguard abortion rights
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023 2024 Republican hopefuls set to meet with Iowa evangelicals Republican White House hopefuls are courting influential religious conservatives at an event later Saturday in Iowa that marks the unofficial start of the state’s 2024 caucus campaign
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023 What’s next in the Supreme Court fight over abortion pill mifepristone? Nothing will change for now
The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2023 Rough week, Ron? DeSantis flounders with Disney feud and abortion stance Florida governor’s recent moves see him lose political capital – and support – as he prepares for likely presidential run