A decisive defeat for abortion foes in the red state of Ohio, the seventh such loss since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, has sent alarm bells ringing among some Republicans and prominent conservatives over the clear salience of the issue. “The Ohio result tonight, coming on the heels of the shellacking in Michigan… Continue reading Abortion setback in Ohio alarms GOP, as Democrats see a ‘roadmap for 2024’
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Abortion rights won in every election since Roe v. Wade overturned
Anti-abortion advocates scored a big win on June 24, 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But since then, their luck seems to have run out. Abortion has been on the ballot in seven states since that landmark court decision one year ago and in each instance, in red states and blue states,… Continue reading Abortion rights won in every election since Roe v. Wade overturned
Republican senator will ‘burn the military down’ over abortion policy, says Democrat | US military
The Alabama Republican senator Tommy Tuberville is “prepared to burn the military down” with his block on promotions in protest of Pentagon policy on abortion, the Connecticut Democratic senator Chris Murphy said. “I think everybody’s been hoping that Senator Tuberville would back down,” Murphy told reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday. “And I think we… Continue reading Republican senator will ‘burn the military down’ over abortion policy, says Democrat | US military
Ohio ballot election sets the stage for a major abortion fight in November
Ohioans head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to make it more difficult to pass ballot measures in the state. Issue 1 would raise the threshold of support required to pass state constitutional amendments to 60% instead of a simple majority. Tuesday’s ballot measure says nothing about abortion rights, but the issue is at… Continue reading Ohio ballot election sets the stage for a major abortion fight in November
Ballot Initiative Could Shape Future Of Ohio Abortion Rights
The results of an Ohio referendum could have far-reaching consequences for abortion rights in the state ― and activists and donors on both sides of the issue are acting accordingly. Ohioans head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in a special election over whether to raise the vote threshold needed to pass… Continue reading Ballot Initiative Could Shape Future Of Ohio Abortion Rights
One Woman’s Story Of Self-Managing Her Abortion In An Anti-Choice State
One Woman’s Story Of Self-Managing Her Abortion In An Anti-Choice State Managing your own abortion is not a crime in Ohio, but a politically motivated prosecutor might believe Julia should be punished for what she did. SOMEWHERE IN OHIO — It’s a pretty short drive to the polling site from the cabin where Julia has… Continue reading One Woman’s Story Of Self-Managing Her Abortion In An Anti-Choice State
Texas judge temporarily exempts women with complicated pregnancies from state abortion ban
Women in Texas with complicated pregnancies will be exempted from a state abortion ban under a temporary injunction issued on Friday, with the judge citing a lack of clarity on the ban’s medical exemptions. Travis County District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum in her ruling sided with women and doctors who sued Texas over the abortion ban. “The… Continue reading Texas judge temporarily exempts women with complicated pregnancies from state abortion ban