Aug 19 Walmart expands abortion coverage for employees By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Walmart, the nation's largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue for months following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion. Continue reading
Aug 18 Hundreds of Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy By Associated Press Hundreds of Google employees are petitioning the company to extend its abortion health care benefits to contract workers and to strengthen privacy protections for Google users searching for abortion information online. Continue reading
Aug 16 South Carolina considers near total abortion ban, no rape or incest exceptions By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies' caused by rape or incest. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 8:36 Sen. Tim Scott discusses his new book ‘America, a Redemption Story’ The month of August has been full of surprises, from President Biden's recent legislative victories, to the overwhelming victory for abortion rights in Kansas and the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago. But it's unclear if such events will influence the midterms. Continue watching
Aug 09 Nebraska woman charged with helping teenage daughter have abortion By Josh Funk, Associated Press The charges come after investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the mother and daughter discussed using medication to end the approximately 24-week pregnancy. Continue reading
Aug 08 Despite state efforts to protect abortion access, Asian Americans in Michigan still see obstacles By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang After the Roe ruling, advocates in Michigan and beyond are concerned about how the decision will affect the maternal and reproductive health care of Asian Americans, which is layered with cultural attitudes toward abortion and barriers to the procedure itself. Continue reading
Aug 06 Biden administration, Eli Lilly condemn Indiana’s new abortion ban By Ken Kusmer, Associated Press The Biden administration and one of Indiana's largest employers have condemned the state's new ban on abortions, with the White House calling it another extreme attempt by Republicans to trample women's rights. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 12:14 Brooks and Capehart on Democrats’ climate bill and critical primary elections New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how Democrats are moving closer to passing a new climate and spending bill and a look at… Continue watching
Aug 05 Indiana House passes abortion ban, sends to Senate By Arleigh Rodgers, Associated Press Indiana House members on Friday advanced the near-total abortion ban 62-38 with limited exceptions, including in cases of rape and incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother. Continue reading
Aug 04 Florida governor suspends Tampa prosecutor for pledging not to enforce abortion ban By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended the elected state prosecutor of Tampa for pledging not to enforce the state's new 15-week abortion ban and for supporting gender transition treatments for minors. Continue reading