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Republicans can't follow Trump's lead on abortion. He flip-flops too much.: Trump and other Republicans are actively giving in to the opposition on abortion bans ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/18/trump-abortion-stance-republicans-2024-election/73298824007/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
OPINION | Abortion is pushing prosecutors, legislators and US democracy to the brink
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Harris heads to Nevada to focus on abortion, still front-and-center in neighboring Arizona
abcnews.go.com/Politics/harris-heads-nevada-focus-abortion-front-center-arizona/story
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Why anti-abortion advocates are reviving a 19th century sexual purity law: The Comstock Act is the latest front in the fight over reproductive rights ...
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243802678/abortion-comstock-act
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Employers must give their workers time off for an abortion or pregnancy care, according to final federal rule
cnn.com/2024/04/16/business/pregnant-workers-abortion-employers/
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
Commission recommends decriminalization of early abortions: A commission of experts appointed by the government recommends that abortions in the early stages of ...
tagesschau.de/inland/kommission-abtreibung-102.html
Quick Glance: Commission Recommends Decriminalization of Early Abortions
- An expert commission recommends decriminalizing abortions in the early stages of pregnancy.
- The legislator should allow abortion with the woman's consent.
- The commission recommends legalizing egg donation and sets clear conditions for surrogacy.
- The Union threatens legal action if abortions in the first twelve weeks are made generally non-punishable.
Kari Lake lobbies Arizona lawmakers to overturn abortion ban she once supported | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/kari-lake-arizona-abortion-ban-support/
Cannabis and abortion: The traffic light makes the same mistake again: Not allowed, but tolerated: This is how cannabis use and abortion have worked well in this ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/kolumne-christoph-schwennicke/id_100387808/cannabis-und-abtreibung-die-ampel-macht-den-gleichen-fehler-noch-mal.html
Nebraska Sen. Ricketts donates $500K to anti-abortion ballot campaign: The conservative effort to put an abortion ban on the ballot in Nebraska has been ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4600568-nebraska-sen-ricketts-donates-500k-to-anti-abortion-ballot-campaign/
Quick Glance: Senator Ricketts financially supports anti-abortion initiative
- Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska donated $500,000 on March 26 to the group Protect Women and Children to put an abortion ban initiative on the ballot.
- The initiative aims to enshrine a constitutional ban on abortions after the first trimester and includes exceptions for medical emergencies, sexual assault, or incest.
- Among the supporters of the campaign are organizations advocating against abortion, such as Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance.
- There are competing ballot initiatives, including a protection measure for abortions up to fetal viability with exceptions for later abortions to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient.
Mark Kelly says Arizona abortion ruling is ‘all because of Donald Trump’: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that last week’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4593471-sen-kelly-says-arizona-abortion-ruling-is-all-because-of-donald-trump/
Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors and 2 anti-abortion bills
pbs.org/newshour/politics/kansas-governor-vetoes-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors-and-2-anti-abortion-bills
Quick Glance: Kansas Governor Kelly Blocks Gender Confirmation for Minors
- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a bill on gender confirmation for minors, leading to conflict with Republican state lawmakers.
- The package of measures now goes back to the state Legislature, where the GOP majority is likely to have enough votes to override the governor's veto. Lawmakers are expected to return for a veto session on April 29.
- The proposed measure would ban gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth in Kansas, including puberty blockers and surgeries, although surgical procedures on children are rarely performed.
- The law would also allow lawsuits against doctors who would lose their licenses if they provide gender-affirming treatments to minors, and state funds like Medicaid would not be used for such treatments.
Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’: An elections handicapper moved its rating of the Arizona Senate race from “toss-up” to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599480-arizona-senate-race-election-handicapper-leans-democratic/
Rick Scott supports 15-week Florida abortion ban over 6-week limit: Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) says he would support replacing Florida’s six-week state abortion ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4595381-rick-scott-florida-abortion-ban/
US employers must accommodate abortions, birth control, agency says
reuters.com/world/us/us-employers-must-accommodate-abortions-birth-control-agency-says-2024-04-15/
Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late: 'The damage is done'
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ruben-gallego-says-repealing-arizonas-total-abortion-ban-now-little-la-rcna147734
Germany is discussing abortions again. A commission of experts proposes liberalizing the abortion paragraph 218, but the traffic light coalition apparently ... Show more www.stern.de/politik/deutschland/abtreibungen--sieben-prominente-fordern-das-ende-von-paragraf-218-34630064.html
‘SNL Weekend Update’ roasts Trump abortion stance : This weekend’s segment of “Saturday Night Live,” mocked former President Trump for his position on abortion ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4593125-snl-weekend-update-roasts-trump-abortion-stance/
Election 2024 latest news: Biden seeks to bolster labor support with speech at union conference
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Biden preps event tying Florida's six-week abortion ban to the 2024 campaign: President Joe Biden will on Tuesday deliver a speech in Florida denouncing that ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-preps-event-tying-floridas-six-week-abortion-ban-2024-campaign-rcna148595
Arizona abortion ruling creates new dangers for Republicans: An Arizona Supreme Court decision imposing a near-total abortion ban is likely to have a massive ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4586954-arizona-abortion-ruling-creates-new-dangers-for-republicans/
Legalise abortions in first trimester, German commission says: Opposition parties accused the commission of political bias and threatened to challenge any ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68816693
Top Democrat slams Trump's latest abortion position: 'Women are not going to be conned'
abcnews.go.com/Politics/top-democrat-slams-trumps-latest-abortion-position-women/story
How Biden’s abortion stance has shifted over the years: Watch how Biden has shifted his views on abortion over the years.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/biden-abortion-stances/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
RTL/ntv trend barometer: Greens fall to a six-year low, AfD firmly entrenched: Despite the fact that the annual crime statistics show more crimes ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Gruene-fallen-auf-Sechs-Jahres-Tief-AfD-festgetackert-article24877660.html
6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report finds
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244156165/abortion-catholics-pope-francis-church-pew-research
Where states stand on abortion: The battle over abortion access remains in some states. Here's a look at where state laws stand now.
axios.com/2024/04/11/abortion-laws-bans-state-map
Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national limit: His announcement is likely to disappoint anti-abortion groups after his campaign ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/08/trump-says-abortion-is-up-to-the-states-declines-to-endorse-national-limit-00151022
The Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are 'grave threats' to human dignity
npr.org/2024/04/08/1243374931/vatican-sex-change-surrogacy-gender-theory-grave-threats-abortion
Quick Glance: Vatican Denounces Gender Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory
- The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia.
- Rejecting 'gender theory,' the Vatican emphasized that people should not tamper with the gender they were created with by God.
- The new document underscores that biological sex and the sociocultural role of sex can be distinguished but not separated.
- The Vatican's most detailed stance on gender emphasizes the complementarity of biologically male and female sex organs for creating new life.
In Arizona, Democrats remind voters Trump, GOP led to revival of abortion ban: Democrats in Arizona went on the attack against Republicans over their apparent ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/arizona-senate-trump-abortion/
I’m Gen Z watching Sex and the City for the first time. It’s outdated : Sex and the City is on Netflix for the first time, exposing the show’s mature themes to a ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/sex-and-the-city-gen-z-review-b2525256.html
Pregnant women refused treatment in US hospitals after Roe v Wade overturned: One woman suffered a miscarriage in the bathroom of a Texas hospital as front desk ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/pregnant-women-refused-help-in-us-hospitals-after-roe-v-wade-overturned
Quick Glance: Alarming Conditions in Emergency Pregnancy Care for Women in the US
- Complaints surged about pregnant women being turned away from U.S. emergency rooms after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as per federal documents.
- The cases raise serious questions about emergency pregnancy care in the U.S., especially in states with strict abortion laws that sparked confusion about the treatment doctors can provide.
Quick Glance: Maine Republicans Censured Over Connecting Mass Shooting to God's Wrath on Abortion Law
- Two Maine Republican lawmakers faced censure on Thursday for linking the state's deadliest mass shooting to God's anger over a bill expanding abortion access.
- Following discussions on a new legislative proposal, Michael Lemelin and Shelley Rudnicki were formally reprimanded by the chamber.
- Initial remarks triggered swift bipartisan condemnation in Maine's Democrat-led House of Representatives.
- A censure vote by the House resulted in both legislators being barred from speaking or voting until issuing apologies.
Biden allies tie Arizona abortion ruling to Trump: ‘This is what leaving it to the states looks like’
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How Biden’s campaign plans to pummel Trump on abortion: The reelect is going to spend the next half year publicizing the testimonials of those affected by harsh ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/biden-campaign-trump-abortion-00151656
Experts group says abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks
pbs.org/newshour/world/experts-group-says-abortion-in-germany-should-be-decriminalized-during-pregnancys-first-12-weeks
Trump rages against Graham on abortion, in a rare break between allies: The posts from the former president came after the senator from South Carolina said he ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/08/trump-graham-abortion/
Republican Party an ‘unprecedented dumpster fire’: Democratic strategist: A veteran Democratic strategist painted a dark picture for Republicans on Monday ahead ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4582402-republican-party-an-unprecedented-dumpster-fire-democratic-strategist/
2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden
apnews.com/article/biden-abortion-restrictions-roe-reproductive-health-election-eb79daf45180e16ac594480a9345bcde
The Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take effect soon: The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an old law from the 1860s can stand in ...
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Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom: When Vice President Kamala Harris rushed to Arizona late last week after the state Supreme Court ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/abortion-democrats-freedom-messaging/
Since 1999, former President Donald Trump has been on just about every side of the abortion issue. Here’s a timeline of his many positions.
Poland's parliament calls for more liberal abortion rights: Poland has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. The new government wants to change that: in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/polen-abtreibungsrecht-parlament-100.html
Abortion debate: For women, for freedom - a commentary: When our author had an abortion 25 years ago, her fear and shame were as great as those of today's young ...
stern.de/gesellschaft/abtreibungsdebatte--fuer-die-frauen--fuer-freiheit---ein-kommentar-34632136.html
Arizona pushes abortions to centre stage before US election: Republicans have scrambled to respond to public condemnation of Arizona's court ruling this week.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68785618
Democrats nervous Trump wooing centrists from Biden: Democrats are growing increasingly nervous that former President Trump will woo centrist voters away from ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583813-democrats-nervous-trump-wooing-centrists-from-biden/
For the first months of pregnancy: large majority want more liberal abortion laws
n-tv.de/panorama/Grosse-Mehrheit-will-liberaleres-Abtreibungsrecht-article24874215.html
Here’s where women voters stand in the Biden-Trump rematch: Women voters are set to play a pivotal role in November’s general election as both parties court the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4577139-joe-biden-donald-trump-women-female-voters-gen-z-college-educated-black-women/
Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244781284/florida-abortion-amendment-voters-november
Sunday shows preview: Trump criminal trial looms; Iran launches strikes on Israel
thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/4592527-sunday-shows-preview-trump-criminal-trial-looms-iran-launches-strikes-on-israel/
Polish opponents of abortion march against recent steps to liberalize strict law: Thousands of Polish opponents of abortion are marching in Warsaw to protest ...
apnews.com/article/poland-abortion-protest-march-legislation-3b63f2c825afe5ebf0dfc30324ff165e
Inside Congress Live, Apr 12, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/12/congress/house-democrats-abortion-2024-campaign-strategy-00152025
Kelly Clarkson Tears Up While Recalling Pregnancy Challenges In Abortion Ban Chat
huffpost.com/entry/kelly-clarkson-pregnancy-challenges-abortion-ban_n_662008f7e4b0256906b72fa7
Hear from Arizonans on both sides of the abortion debate: People in the state are divided after its Supreme Court reinstalled a near-total abortion ban from 1864 ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68727869
HAPPENING NOW: Arizona House Democrats hold a news conference at the State Capitol Building. abcnews.go.com/Politics/arizona-lawmakers-repeal-controversial-1864-abortion-ban/story
Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion on demand: The Catholic faith is strong in Poland and the government is split on introducing abortion on demand.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68786995
Pelosi on Trump abortion statement: ‘He either is stupid, or he thinks the rest of us are’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4582818-pelosi-on-trump-abortion-statement-he-either-is-stupid-or-he-thinks-the-rest-of-us-are/
Trump promises a ‘deal’ on abortion that will please everyone. It likely doesn’t exist.
politico.com/news/2024/04/07/trump-abortion-democrats-republicans-00150800
Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade: More young adults opted for vasectomies and tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
axios.com/2024/04/16/young-adult-sterilization-increase-roe
Commission probably for legal abortion up to the twelfth week: Is the abortion law still tenable? A committee of experts consulted on this and apparently came to ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/abtreibung-kommission-familienministerium-100.html
Biden has a story to tell about the economy. Inflation gets in the way.: Voters repeatedly point to higher prices as a source of their unhappiness ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/biden-inflation-political-analysis/
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
The "Dignitas infinita" declaration published by the Vatican on Monday stated that such practices violate God's plan for human life.
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
'I stand with the speaker.' Trump backs Speaker Mike Johnson amid rebellion from right
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/12/donald-trump-backs-mike-johnson-in-battle-with-conservatives/73292141007/
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcnews.go.com/politics
Abortion bans can doom autocrats. Look at Poland.: Abortion restrictions appeared to drive Polish women to the polls last fall, helping to oust a right-wing ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/14/abortion-poland-maga/
Former Bush strategist: Trump took ‘worst possible political position’ on abortion
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4581740-former-bush-strategist-trump-took-worst-possible-political-position-on-abortion/
Vatican says 'no' to sex changes and gender theory in new document: The Vatican on Monday reaffirmed its opposition to sex changes, gender theory and surrogate ...
reuters.com/world/europe/vatican-says-no-sex-changes-gender-theory-new-document-2024-04-08/
Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida a competitive state: On Monday, the state Supreme Court energized abortion rights proponents with ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrats-hope-an-abortion-ballot-measure-could-make-florida-a-competitive-state
Biden tells Arizona voters 'Elect me, I'm in the 20th century' in latest brutal gaffe
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/biden-tells-arizonans-elect-me-im-in-the-20th-century-in-latest-brutal-gaffe/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter: A push to get an abortion measure on the ballot could make the state more competitive.
axios.com/2024/04/11/missouri-senate-lucas-kunce-josh-hawley-fundraising
Opinion | Abortion Is Remaking Our Political Landscape. Why Aren’t Guns?: Is it possible for us to get to the same place on gun safety that we’re getting to on ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/guns-abortion-kari-lake.html
Biden campaign unveils ‘MAGA Mike’ video linking Johnson, Trump on abortion: President Biden’s reelection campaign on Friday unveiled a video linking former ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4589941-biden-campaign-unveils-maga-mike-video-linking-johnson-trump-on-abortion/
Biden has cut into Trump's polling lead, now trails by 1 point: NYT: In the latest NYT/Siena poll, Trump led Biden by a 46% to 45% margin among registered voters ...
businessinsider.com/biden-trump-poll-gains-economy-immigration-abortion-2024-4
Trump’s abortion stance could put Florida Republicans in a bind: The state GOP's strict abortion bans could be repealed if voters approve a ballot ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/trump-abortion-stance-florida-republicans-00151392
Trump lashes out after GOP pushback on abortion stance: Former President Trump on Monday fired back at GOP criticism of his position on abortion ...
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Biden campaign launches ad blitz in Arizona following abortion ruling: The Biden campaign launched an ad Thursday aimed at Arizona voters after the state’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4587791-biden-campaign-launches-ad-blitz-in-arizona-following-abortion-ruling/
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