Democrats, worried about future of medication abortion, push to repeal Comstock Act
The legislation addressing the 1873 anti-obscenity law is part of an effort to keep abortion and other reproductive issues front and center for voters.
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‘You represent us’: What it’s like to lobby for abortion rights from a red state
Personal stories have taken center stage in reproductive rights advocacy. The 19th shadowed three women who took their stories to the Hill — and hoped their Republican lawmakers would listen.
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A school shooting in Tennessee sparked activism — and now frustration
Tennessee joined eight other states in allowing school employees to carry guns on K-12 campuses. Students and educators worry it could do more harm than good.
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Time is up for a far-right school board president who embroiled a California district in controversy
Temecula school board president Joseph Komrosky ushered in conservative policies and called Harvey Milk a “pedophile,” prompting a recall race against him and a rebuke from Gov. Newsom.
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‘They want us to be scared’: Protesters target organizers for abortion ballot measure in Arkansas
A ballot initiative effort in a deep-red state highlights the safety risks around the country for a group of organizers who are mostly women.
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Senate Republicans block Democratic bill to protect IVF
A narrower bill from Republicans, many of whom say the threats to IVF and contraception are overstated, failed Wednesday. Democrats plan to keep reproductive issues in the spotlight ahead of November’s elections.
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Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF and reject tighter ban on women pastors
With nearly 13 million members across the country, the Southern Baptist church is the nation’s largest Protestant denomination and a powerful conservative political force.
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New Biden administration rule would ban medical debt from credit reports
The burden of medical debt disproportionately falls on women, Black people and people with disabilities.
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Trump’s conviction is an opportunity to sway independent voters — especially women
Most Americans say they won’t change their votes as a result of Trump’s historic trial, but the verdict could give both parties an opportunity to court independents, a 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll found.
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Republican-led states are trying to crack down on abortion medication
A recent law in Louisiana highlights the effort to block access to mifepristone even as the Supreme Court considers a case that could restrict its use.