For a Louisiana lawmaker, exempting incest and rape from the state’s abortion ban is personal
For Louisiana Congresswoman Delicia Boyd, the uphill battle she faces to exempt pregnancies resulting from rape and incest from Louisiana’s strict abortion ban is not only morally righteous, but also personal. There is also. As a Republican-dominated legislative committee is scheduled to consider and vote on Boyd’s immunity bill on Tuesday, the New Orleans Democratic […]
Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights
Minnesota lawmakers on Monday began debate on a sweeping bill to amend the constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights. If approved by lawmakers this session and then by voters on the 2026 ballot, the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment would provide one of the most expansive protections for abortion and LGBTQ rights in the nation. […]
Letitia James Sues Pregnancy Centers Over Abortion Pill Reversal Claims
New York Democratic Attorney General Letitia James on Monday sued several crisis pregnancy centers for promoting abortion pill reversals. The court said James targeted 11 crisis pregnancy centers in the state, accusing them of “misleading” pregnant women about whether they could cancel medical abortions. filing. Mr. James alleged that the centers, along with the organization […]
Signatures submitted to put legalizing abortion, sports wagering on Missouri ballot
(The Center Square) – The orchestrated parade of rental trucks delivering bank boxes of signed petitions to the Missouri secretary of state’s office ended on Friday, the final business day before a May 5 constitutional deadline. Organizations desiring to get a measure on the November ballot gathered signatures for the last few months. Signatures of […]
Chicago Teachers $50B Contract Demands Abortion, Migrant Freebies
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has announced a $50 billion plan that includes free abortion services, cash grants for immigrants, LGBTQ concessions, big pay increases, and more, despite declining enrollment and worsening student proficiency rates. is requesting a contract. Even though the average salary for Chicago Public Schools teachers is already $93,182, which is about […]
I Support Eliminating the Filibuster to Codify Abortion Rights
Sen. Mark Kelly (R-Ariz.) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he supports repealing the filibuster that codifies abortion rights. Host Kristen Welker said, “Let’s talk about what’s happening in your state, Arizona, which is now the de facto hub of the national fight for abortion rights.” This week, the state The Legislature voted […]
Arizona Governor Signs Bill Repealing 1864 Near-Total Abortion Ban
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs quickly signed a bill Thursday repealing an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. Just that day, the Senate passed the bill and sent it to her desk. On Wednesday, two Republican state senators joined Democrats to advance the repeal, and the bill passed 16-14. The Senate vote came a […]
FL Issues Rules for Emergencies Under New Abortion Restriction
Florida Health Regulatory Authority released Two Emergency Rules for Thursday to Combat “”“A deeply dishonest intimidation campaign and disinformation campaign has been perpetuated by the media, the Biden administration, and advocacy groups,” he said, adding that the state’s six-week abortion limit is now in effect. “[The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)] There is […]
Biden campaign unveils abortion ad tied Donald Trump’s comments to Time
The Biden campaign on Thursday launched a seven-figure ad campaign that focuses on former President Trump’s recent comments to Time magazine, in which he said he would monitor women’s pregnancies or exclude those who had illegal abortions. He said the state should decide whether to prosecute. The ad, titled “Prosecute,” was released to commemorate the […]
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, most Republican-controlled states have introduced new abortion regulations, with 14 states banning abortion at any stage of pregnancy. Voters in seven states sided with abortion rights supporters on ballot measures. It’s not yet clear how many states will vote on measures to preserve […]