Abortion has long been a major issue, but the landscape shifted in 2022 when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for states to impose abortion bans.
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4 key issues that could decide the 2nd District race, and control of Congress
Guns, abortion, taxes and inflation top the list of key issues in the race for Congress.
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Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with GOP
The former first lady, whose book ‘Melania’ hits shelves Tuesday, writes in the memoir that women must have the right to decide whether they want to have a child or not.
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Harris focusing on personal stories as she campaigns on abortion rights
ProPublica reported this week that two Georgia women died after they did not get proper medical treatment for complications from taking abortion pills to end their pregnancies.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World
Red-state leaders using government power to fight getting abortion on the ballot
Critics say abortion opponents are employing legal challenges, administrative maneuvers and even outright intimidation to derail proposed amendments.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans are in a bind on abortion
Trump and Vance’s waffling on the issue could prove costly with voters in November.
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Trump contradicts himself on abortion, grasping for a winning message
Recent comments from the Republican presidential ticket suggest the campaign is eyeing the importance of pro-abortion-rights voters in swing states.
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Opinion: Women’s reproductive rights must be restored
The women of the generations who have come after my reproductive years should have the same right I had to safely make decisions about my body.
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Nebraska joins states where abortion rights are on the November ballot
Nebraska voters will choose between two competing abortion measures to either expand abortion rights or limit them to the current 12-week ban.
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Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race
While details are still rather vague, there’s no doubt that whoever prevails in November will seek to shape the landscape of American life in ways wholly distinct from their opponent.