Politics Apr 08 Latino voters are a target for election misinformation Experts expect a surge of misinformation targeting Spanish-speaking voters with a high-stakes presidential election in the fall as candidates vie for support from the rapidly growing number of Latino voters.
Politics Mar 26 5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications.
Politics Mar 05 Alabamans in district redrawn to boost Black voting power got incorrect information ahead of primary A federal court drew new congressional lines in November in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state had violated the Voting Rights Act. Voters arriving at the polls were still able to vote for the correct candidates,…
Nation Feb 23 Some Republicans voice doubt over Alabama’s IVF ruling. Democrats see an opportunity Some Republicans joined Democrats in expressing alarm over a ruling this week by the Alabama Supreme Court that jeopardized future access to in vitro fertilization.
Health Feb 13 Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots “It’s heartbreaking to hear about these policies ignoring mental health,” said Harris, now 21. “An abortion can save someone’s life, including when they’re in a mental health emergency.”…
Politics Jan 16 Disputes over viability are dividing abortion-rights groups and complicating ballot measure efforts A divide between abortion-rights activists over whether to include restrictions regarding the viability of the fetus on planned state ballot measures is roiling the movement.
Politics Dec 27 As social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections The safeguards that attempted to counter the bogus claims the last time are eroding, while the tools and systems that create and spread them are only getting stronger.
Politics Dec 14 Calling for ‘compassion’ in Texas abortion case, some 2024 GOP hopefuls stop short of criticizing law It’s the latest indication that the candidates see the politics surrounding abortion as a delicate — and fraught — issue for the GOP after the Supreme Court's reversal of constitutional protections for the procedure helped power Democrats to unexpectedly strong…
Politics Nov 03 An Ohio amendment serves as a testing ground for statewide abortion fights expected in 2024 A constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Ohio will be decided in what is expected to be a preview of abortion battles across the country in 2024.
Politics Nov 02 WATCH: Minnesota Supreme Court hears lawsuit to keep Trump off presidential ballot Some of the justices suggested Thursday Congress is best positioned to decide whether Trump's role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection should prevent him from running.