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A ‘born alive’ measure is one of the House GOP’s priorities. Here’s what it would actually do.
The measure is one of a number of pieces of anti-abortion legislation that the House GOP has promised swift votes on.
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Two major pharmacies say they plan to offer medication abortions. Here’s what that could mean.
The federal government will let retail pharmacies provide mifepristone, which helps end pregnancies, to patients with a prescription. But it’s not clear how widespread the impact will be.
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Flu, RSV and COVID are wreaking havoc — but teachers don’t feel like they can stay home when they’re sick
Even with paid sick leave, teachers — especially in elementary schools — say staying home creates “more work.”
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Here’s how states plan to limit abortion — even where it is already banned
As statehouses prepare for next year’s legislative sessions — most for the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned — Republican lawmakers are pushing for further restrictions on reproductive health.
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Kentucky becomes second conservative state to reject anti-abortion amendment this year
Following this summer’s vote in Kansas, the race could strengthen an argument that abortion restrictions are a losing issue, even in conservative states.
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Democrats went all-in on abortion. For many, it worked.
The outcomes of races for key governorships, ballot measures, and state legislatures were a best-case scenario for abortion rights groups and a vindication of Democrats’ strategy.
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Gov. Laura Kelly projected to win reelection in Kansas, a major abortion access point
Her reelection increases the likelihood that the state remains a destination for people seeking abortions after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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The outcome of state legislative races will shape the future of abortion
In Pennsylvania, as well as North Carolina, Wisconsin and Kansas, the outcome of elections for state lawmakers could have big impacts on the legality of abortion in those states — and access for people beyond them.
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What the Republicans in 2022’s most competitive Senate races have said about abortion
Some of these 13 candidates have said they believe abortion law should be left entirely up to the states. Others have endorsed a national abortion ban. A few have argued for both.
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Election 2022 results: Abortion initiatives on the ballot
Voters in California, Kentucky, Michigan and Vermont turned out in favor of abortion rights in Tuesday’s midterms.