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U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v Wade abortion decision

Nation Oct 27

Pivotal Ohio Supreme Court election highlights importance of down-ballot races

By John Yang, Mary Fecteau

Politics Apr 19

FILE PHOTO: The exterior shot of the State Capitol is seen at night in Sacramento, California February 17, 2009. Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters
California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language

Proponents of the measure say Attorney General Rob Bonta demonstrated bias in the language he released. They say this has hurt their ability to collect enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November ballot.

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

Politics Jan 30

Voters Go To The Polls In Missouri Primary Election
How Missouri Republicans want to change the process for voters to amend the constitution

Some Republican lawmakers argue the states's ballot measure process makes the constitution vulnerable and open to out-of-state money and special interests. Critics argue the move is a "denial of democracy."…

By Gabrielle Hays

World Aug 21

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Amazon rainforest at the lagoon of the Yasuni National Park in the Pastaza province
In referendum, Ecuador voters reject oil drilling project in protected part of Amazon

Ecuadorians voted against drilling for oil in a protected area of the Amazon, an important decision that will require the state oil company to end its operations in a region that’s home to two uncontacted tribes and is a hotspot…

By Associated Press

Politics Aug 08

Volunteer Amelia Klein helps voters cast their ballots during a special election for Issue 1 at the Schiller Recreation Center in German Village in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. August 8, 2023. Photo by Adam Cairns/USA Today Network via REUTERS
Ohio voters reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights

The defeat of Issue 1 keeps in place a simple majority threshold for passing future changes to the Ohio Constitution, rather than requiring a 60 percent supermajority.

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press, Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America

Jul 13

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Texas Dems encouraging federal takeover of elections, GOP Rep. Taylor says

By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman

Texas Democrats fighting against a restrictive voting bill took their case to Washington Tuesday as President Joe Biden made his push for strengthening voting rights laws nationwide. Lisa Desjardins begins our reports, then Yamiche Alcindor is joined by Congressman Van…

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Nov 01

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California ballot revives debate on expanding bilingual education

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On Nov. 8, California voters will vote on a proposition that would make it easier for school districts to expand bilingual education. Critics say English-only instruction is crucial to assimilation, while supporters argue that it would be an opportunity to…

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How did Christie and McAuliffe win over voters in N.J., Va. governor races?

How did Christie and McAuliffe win over voters in N.J., Va. governor races?…

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Same-Sex Couples Begin Marrying in California

Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples filled county clerk offices across California Tuesday and exchanged marriage vows on the state's first full day of legal same-sex nuptials. Spencer Michels reports on the day and the legal battles ahead.

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New York, Georgia Courts Deal Setbacks to Gay Marriage

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Top courts in New York and Georgia ruled independently Thursday that gay marriage is not allowed under their states' laws.

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