Politics Nov 09 Which ballot initiatives passed? Marijuana, minimum wage and more Filling a void created by congressional inaction, voters in a scattering of states tightened gun control laws and approved increases in the minimum wage. The campaign to legalize marijuana achieved a major breakthrough, with victories in at least six states.
Politics Nov 08 Death penalty, gun control, pot among ballot-measure issues NEW YORK — Voters in some states weighed in Tuesday on several of most volatile issues facing America — gun control, marijuana legalization, the death penalty and the right of a terminally ill person to get a doctor's help in…
Nation Oct 19 Record high 60 percent of Americans back legal pot, poll finds A record high 60 percent of American adults support legalization of marijuana, according to a new Gallup poll released three weeks before voters in nine states decide whether to expand legal access to pot.
Politics Oct 17 Where do the presidential candidates stand on abortion? An Associated Press series is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one focuses on abortion.
Politics Oct 11 How could President Trump or Clinton influence national LGBTQ rights? Donald Trump says he would be a better president for gays than Clinton, yet major LGBT-rights groups strongly oppose him.
Politics Mar 11 Caitlyn Jenner’s politics spark debate in transgender ranks NEW YORK — Since coming out a year ago, Caitlyn Jenner has not always been a unifying force in the transgender community. Her latest political remarks — underscoring her conservative outlook and praising Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz — ignited…
Politics Dec 28 Activists predict abortion will be a hot issue in campaigns With a deeper-than-ever split between Republicans and Democrats over abortion, activists on both sides of the debate foresee a 2016 presidential campaign in which the nominees tackle the volatile topic more aggressively than in past elections.
Politics Dec 27 Stark divisions on abortion expected to influence 2016 campaign With a deeper-than-ever split between Republicans and Democrats over abortion, activists on both sides of the debate foresee a 2016 presidential campaign in which the nominees tackle the volatile topic more aggressively than in past elections.
Nation Jun 07 Report: Abortions declined in nearly all states since 2010 Abortions have declined in states where new laws make it harder to have them - but they've also waned in states where abortion rights are protected. Nearly everywhere, in red states and blue, abortions are down since 2010.
Nation Feb 15 First openly bisexual governor may bring visibility to overlooked group "LGBT" has become a household term amid sweeping advances for gay rights, and yet the "B" sometimes seems like an awkward fit. The sudden advent of America's first openly bisexual governor may provide a chance to ease the awkwardness and…