Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed into law a bill allowing doctors to prescribe abortion pills to nonresidents of the state. New York now joins several other states protecting interstate abortion-seekers with telehealth “shield” laws. “Extremist lawmakers in other states can stop their health care providers from supplying abortion pills. If thatâs […]
House Republicans think Democrats’ abortion rights strategy could backfire
August 16, 2023 by
New York Republican Reps. Marc Molinaro (pictured) and Anthony DâEsposito told POLITICO that they werenât worried about failing to represent the will of voters in their districts when it comes to abortion policy. | AP One year after their party was pummeled over abortion restrictions on the campaign trail, vulnerable Republicans are starting to sound
Abortion rights likely headed for showdown in Ohio this fall
August 15, 2023 by
Abortion messaging hasnât always been front and center for Ohio Democrats. | Megan Jelinger/AFP/Getty Ohio is poised to become the latest battleground over abortion after advocates Wednesday submitted more than enough signatures to get an abortion rights initiative on the ballot this fall. A coalition of abortion-rights groups has submitted more than 7srcsrc,srcsrcsrc signatures for
Maryland Officials Stockpile 2.5 Years Worth of Abortion Pills
August 10, 2023 by
Maryland officials have stockpiled two-and-a-half yearsâ worth of abortion pills, joining several other Democrat-led states as the nation waits for a decision out of a federal appeals court that could decide the availability of the drug, called mifepristone. âThe state decided to stockpile mifepristone back in April after a federal judge in Texas temporarily stopped
Woman Accused of Attempting to Murder Another Womanâs Unborn Baby with Abortion Pills
August 10, 2023 by
A Florida woman is accused of attempting to murder another womanâs unborn baby, Tampa Bay 10 reported over the weekend, citing law enforcement. Haley Raborn, 21, allegedly tried to bribe the pregnant womanâs former fiancĂ© in April to slip the pregnant woman abortion pills without her knowledge, according to the Hernando County Sheriffâs Office. The woman was
Judge Temporarily Blocks South Carolina’s 6-Week Abortion Restriction
August 2, 2023 by
Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images A judge on Friday temporarily blocked South Carolinaâs six-week abortion restriction until the state Supreme Court reviews the law. South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman granted a temporary restraining order against the restriction in a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the Greenville Womenâs Clinic, and two physicians.
North Carolina Overrides Governorâs Veto of 12-Week Abortion Restriction
July 21, 2023 by
The North Carolina legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooperâs (D) veto of a bill restricting abortions within the state after 12 weeks, making North Carolina the latest state to increase restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The state House voted 72-48 to override Cooperâs veto shortly after the state Senate voted 30-20 to do the
Vermont Republican Governor Signs Abortion, âGender-Affirming Careâ Shield Bills
July 16, 2023 by
Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed âshieldâ bills into law on Wednesday that protect providers and seekers of sex change procedures and puberty blockers, as well as those seeking or administering abortions, the Associated Press (AP) reported. The bills, House Bill 89 and Senate Bill 37, are also the âfirst in the country to explicitly include
Dems Plan To Push Abortion Bills On Anniversary Of SCOTUS Striking Down Roe V. Wade
June 27, 2023 by
Senate Democrats are planning to push legislation regarding abortion access to mark the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Courtâs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, NBC News reported. Democrats will present four bills that address access to contraceptives, the ability to travel without restriction between states for an abortion, data privacy and protection for doctors
Second Catholic President To Put Abortion Access âFront And Centerâ In 2024 Campaign
June 27, 2023 by
Catholic President Joe Biden is planning to bring his abortion agenda âfront and centerâ during his reelection campaign, according to Politico. Biden has been vocal about his pro-choice stance in the past and has called for Congress to pass legislation to make Roe v. Wade the law of the land after the Supreme Court struck
Supreme Court preserves full access to medical abortion pill mifepristone
June 25, 2023 by
After delaying its decision earlier this week, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that full access to the abortion pill mifepristone can continue as a lawsuit works its way through the lower federal courts. Mifepristone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000, and its use has been deregulated in recent years. […]
Liberal Faith Groups Are Using Religion To Challenge Red-State Abortion Bans
June 24, 2023 by
Several religious groups are taking up the argument that their faith gives them a protected right to abortion. In Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Texas and Idaho, religious groups have filed lawsuits, arguing that their religious right to abortion is under threat since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, according to Politico. âPeople are not educated
Male GOP Senators Ignore Women, Vote for Abortion Ban in South Carolina
May 24, 2023 by
Twenty-seven male South Carolina legislators passed a ban on abortions after six weeks Tuesday, over the objections of all five women in the state Senateâincluding three Republicans.The ban, which bars abortion before most people know they are pregnant, will now go to the desk of Gov. Henry McMaster (R), who is expected to sign it.
North Carolina Guv Rips State GOP for Ignoring âWill of the Peopleâ With Abortion Ban
May 21, 2023 by
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Saturday tore into his stateâs Republicans for overriding his veto of their 12-week abortion ban, insisting that the GOP lawmakers âignored the will of the peopleâ and would pay for it during the upcoming 2024 election.Additionally, Cooper also took a swipe at State Rep. Tricia Cotham, a former Democrat
Nancy Mace: GOP Will ‘Suffer in 2024’ Because of Abortion Laws
May 18, 2023 by
Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) said Wednesday on CNNâs âThe Leadâ that the Republican Party will âsufferâ in the 2src24 election because of several red state legislaturesâ abortion bans. Anchor Jake Tapper said, âDo you think your party will face any sort of electoral blowback for these bans, many of which do not align with polling in
Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone After Rogue Texas Ruling
April 21, 2023 by
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled to uphold national access to a widely used abortion drug, offering a temporary, yet significant, win for abortion rights.The ruling means the Food and Drug Administrationâs approval of mifepristone, a medication used by hundreds of thousands of people annually for both abortions and miscarriages, will be maintained while other
Gavin Newsom, Who Can’t Store Water, Stockpiles 2 Million Abortion Pills
April 11, 2023 by
JAE HONG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has come under fire for failing to build new water storage for his state â but he has stockpiled 2 million doses of an abortion drug, misoprostal, to help women abort their unborn babies. In a tweet Monday, Newsom announced the stateâs misoprostal stockpile in
DOJ Indicts 2 More Abortion Activists for Targeting Florida Pregnancy Centers
April 1, 2023 by
The Department of Justice (DOJ)Â indicted two more abortion activists on Wednesday for allegedly targeting several pro-life pregnancy resource centers in Florida. A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida returned a superseding indictment, accusing Gabriella Oropesa and Annarella Rivera, in addition to Caleb Freestone and Amber Smith-Stewart, of engaging in a âconspiracy to
Biden Pentagon Leaders Defend Using Taxpayer Money for Abortion Travel
March 29, 2023 by
Evan Vucci/AP The Biden Pentagon on Thursday defended its recently-established policy to use American taxpayer money to pay for troopsâ travel and accommodations when seeking abortions, in response to Republican arguments that it violates the Hyde Amendment. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin argued during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that the policy, which was put
Watch: Abortion Activists Bark at Pro-Life Protester for Saying âYou Weren’t Abortedâ
March 12, 2023 by
During the far-left Womenâs March at the nationâs capital on Sunday, pro-abortion activists swarmed a pro-life advocate and barked at him as he defended the unborn. Young women pushing for abortion on demand began woofing like dogs when AJ Hurley, who works as activism lead for the pro-life group Live Action, pointed out that none
Report: Underground Network Has Shipped 20,000 Abortion Pills Across U.S.
March 3, 2023 by
In the sixth months following the Supreme Courtâs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, an âunderground abortion pill networkâ shipped at least 20,000 packs of abortion pills across the United States, âtwo sources with knowledge of the situationâ told VICE News. According to the Thursday report:Â The suppliers of these estimated 20,000 packets are neither
Battle continues on whether abortion clinics can move operations across the border
March 3, 2023 by
The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to keep praying and to keep showing up. Some responded with a hug. A few grimaced as they squeezed past. Shelley Koch, a longtime resident of southwest Virginia, had witnessed a similar scene many Sunday […]
Tennessee Abortion Ban a âNightmareâ for Woman With Doomed Pregnancy
February 28, 2023 by
Allie Phillips of Tennessee was 19 weeks pregnant with a girl she and her husband already named Miley Rose when she went to see a high-risk obstetrician on Friday morning.A technician began to conduct an ultrasound scan, but suddenly stopped and went to get the doctor. The 28-year-old expectant mom was left lying on the
Maher: Migrants Got a Free Trip ‘to a Wealthy Island’ with Abortion –
November 15, 2022 by
On Fridayâs broadcast of HBOâs âReal Time,â host Bill Maher quipped that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) sent the message to migrants âif you come here, you will get a free plane ride to a wealthy island.â And that the trip the migrants took sounds like the cruise he got his parents. Maher also jabbed
DeSantis Challenger Charlie Crist: I Will ‘Do Everything in My Power’ to Protect Abortion
November 4, 2022 by
Abortion is a top issue for Gov. Ron DeSantisâs (R) Democrat challenger, Charlie Crist (D-FL), as he is promising to do âeverythingâ in his power to protect a womanâs ability to end the life of her unborn child. Crist emphasized his commitment to protecting abortion in an ad posted on Tuesday. It begins by sharing
Rubio Challenger Val Demings Refused to Explain When She Believes Abortion Should Be Illegal
November 2, 2022 by
Democrat Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) once again refused to explain when, exactly, she believes abortion should be illegal, prompting Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) to question her extremist view. Rubio, during Tuesday nightâs debate, identified himself as â100 percentâ pro-life, ânot because I want to deny anyone the rights, but because I believe that innocent human life
FNC’s Baier Asks Herschel Walker if Another Shoe Will Drop After Latest Abortion Allegations
November 1, 2022 by
Wednesday on FNCâs âSpecial Report,â anchor Bret Baier questioned Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, Herschel Walker, on new allegations he urged a second woman to have an abortion. Anchor Bret Baier asked, âObviously, we have to address the elephant in the room today, and that is another accuser has come forward, anonymous, although she spoke to reporters…
Beasley on if She Supports Any Abortion Restrictions: Late-Term Abortions ‘Only Happen’ ‘When There’s a Serious Issue’
October 13, 2022 by
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âMorning Joe,â Democratic North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate and former North Carolina State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley responded to a question on whether she thinks abortion should be illegal in any circumstances by stating âwomen have had a constitutionally-protected right to make this decision with their physician without…
Nebraska lawmaker backs states right but also supports federal abortion ban ‘on principle’
October 10, 2022 by
“The voters get to decide. They get to decide by selecting representatives at the state and the federal level,” Don Bacon said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” | Nati Harnik/AP Photo Republican Rep. Don Bacon, up for reelection in a competitive seat in Nebraska, said Sunday he supports a federal abortion ban âon principleâ after…
Massachusetts Democrat told to step down after abortion comments leave parents irate
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. â A local Democrat official in Massachusetts is facing calls to step down after complaining about the cost of special education for children with disabilities who are not aborted. Michael Hugo, the chair of the Framingham Democratic Committee, made the remarks during a city council meeting when discussing a proclamation about access to […]