Summary
The midterm election was the first since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion. Since then, 12 states have put in place total bans on the procedure and other states have enacted restrictions. That was top of mind for many voters in this election where access to abortion was on the ballot in some states. For a transcript, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking on the image below. Then answer the following questions.
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What students can do : Read this article by NewsHour's Laura Sanatham with a friend or family member. Were you surprised at what issues mattered to voters? Were the issues you cared about in this piece?
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