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Politics Jan 22

On 50th anniversary of Roe, women’s marches draw thousands across the U.S.

By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America, Harm Venhuizen, Associated Press

Nation Dec 06

Texas State Capitol Dome and Flags
How some state legislatures are preparing to further limit reproductive rights

As statehouses reconvene — most for the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned — GOP lawmakers are pushing for further restrictions on abortion.

By Shefali Luthra, The 19th

Politics Dec 01

Thousands of demonstrators participate in a Women's March rally in Washington
Abortion-rights groups prepare for more battles following 2022 victories

Emboldened by the results of November's midterms, abortion rights supporters say they are preparing for even bigger fights in state legislatures and pivotal elections to come.

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Politics Nov 09

Voters head to the polls on election day in Michigan
Voters uphold abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont ballot measures

The Tuesday ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed.

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Politics Aug 22

Primary election and abortion referendum in Kansas
Kansas election officials confirm recount results in favor of abortion rights

Election officials say a decisive statewide vote in favor of abortion rights in Kansas has been confirmed with a partial hand recount.

By Heather Hollingsworth, John Hanna, Associated Press

Aug 03

Watch 5:19
News Wrap: Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski, aides killed in a car crash

In our news wrap Wednesday, Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana was killed in a car crash along with two young aides, President Biden signed an executive order to help women who cross state lines for abortions, the U.S. began…

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Aug 01

Watch 9:21
Kansas becomes first state to hold a vote on abortion rights after Roe reversal

By Ali Rogin, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens

After the Supreme Court struck down the national right to abortion access in June, the issue was returned to states, which have since implemented a patchwork of protections, restrictions or total bans. Abortion rights will now be on the ballot…

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Jul 22

Most abortions will soon become illegal in Wyoming

By Mead Gruver, Associated Press

The law bans abortions except in cases of rape or incest or to protect the mother’s life or health.

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Jul 01

WATCH: President Joe Biden and Democratic governors give remarks at meeting on reproductive rights

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden holds virtual meeting with governors on reproductive health care on Friday as the states continue to react to the overturning of Roe v. Wade which ended the constitutional right to an abortion.

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Jun 30

WATCH: Biden supports changing filibuster rules to codify abortion rights

By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says the Supreme Court's decision ending a constitutional right to abortion is "destabilizing" and he supports changing Senate rules to codify nationwide abortion protections.

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