Nov 14 WATCH: Biden says there’s still not enough votes to codify abortion rights By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Although Democrats did better than expected in the midterm elections, they are still on track to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any such legislation. Continue reading
Nov 09 Effort to further restrict abortion in South Carolina fails By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press After a dozen meetings and sessions over the summer and fall, South Carolina efforts to pass a stricter abortion law have failed. Senators Wednesday rejected a House-backed proposal and House members didn't return for another meeting to try and work… Continue reading
Nov 02 How midterm elections could test support for Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban By Roby Chavez Experts will be watching the midterm results to see how much the renewed focus on abortion has shifted the political landscape in Louisiana and whether the results reflect opposition to the state’s strict ban. Continue reading
Nov 02 Abortion rights protesters briefly interrupt Supreme Court arguments By Associated Press It was the first courtroom disruption since the court’s decision in June that stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion after nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade. Continue reading
Oct 26 Low-wage workers bear financial burden of denied abortions By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press It has always been difficult to be pregnant on the job and to raise a child, but especially so for low-wage workers. They are more likely to work in physically demanding roles with fewer labor protections and less flexibility than… Continue reading
Oct 22 Which states have abortion on the ballot in November? By Mike Catalini, Associated Press The Supreme Court’s June ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and left the question of abortion rights up to the states has produced ballot questions in a handful of states this fall. Continue reading
Oct 20 WATCH: Pentagon to provide help for troops, dependents seeking abortions By Tara Copp, Associated Press The order issued by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin outlines the rights and protections service members and their dependents will have regardless of where they are based. Continue reading
Oct 18 South Carolina Senate again rejects abortion ban, but the bill is not dead By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press South Carolina senators have again rejected a proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state. But they left open a small chance Tuesday some compromise could be reached. Continue reading
Oct 18 WATCH: Ahead of midterms, Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden is promising that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that codifies Roe v. Wade — if Democrats control enough seats in Congress for Biden to sign abortion protections into law. Continue reading
Oct 13 As states ban abortions, more people may turn to self-managed abortion care – with more legal challenges to come By Kenichi Serino With 13 states fully banning most abortions, experts say new legal battles are likely to arise over abortions that occur without the direct involvement of a doctor, known as self-managed abortion care. Continue reading