Democrats Think Abortion Will Motivate Voters. Is It Enough?

Democrats Think Abortion Will Motivate Voters. Is It Enough?

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said recently that he was “proud” to have a hand in overturning the abortion protections enshrined in Roe v. Wade, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake took it as a political gift, thinking to herself, “Oh my God, we just won the election.” It may not be that … Read more

Democrats believe abortion will motivate voters in 2024. Will it be enough?

Democrats believe abortion will motivate voters in 2024. Will it be enough?

WASHINGTON — When Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said recently that he was “proud” to have a hand in overturning the abortion protections enshrined in Roe v. Wade, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake took it as a political gift, thinking to herself, “Oh my God, we just won the election.” It may not be that simple, … Read more

Biden’s campaign pushes abortion rights in the 2024 battle with Republicans

Biden’s campaign pushes abortion rights in the 2024 battle with Republicans

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s reelection team is preparing a nationwide series of events and an advertising campaign focused on the battle over abortion rights, highlighting what Democrats believe will be a potent political weapon against likely Republican nominee Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris has led the charge on the issue for the White … Read more

Missouri abortion-rights campaign backs proposal to enshrine access but allow late-term restrictions

Missouri abortion-rights campaign backs proposal to enshrine access but allow late-term restrictions

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri abortion-rights campaign announced Thursday that it’s throwing support behind an amendment to the state constitution that would enshrine access to the procedure while allowing restrictions in later stages of pregnancy. Missourians for Constitutional Freedom said it is committing to a proposal, one of 11 versions, that would let lawmakers … Read more

Anti-abortion activists brace for challenges ahead as they gather for annual March for Life

Anti-abortion activists brace for challenges ahead as they gather for annual March for Life

A year ago, anti-abortion activists from across the U.S. gathered for their annual March for Life with reason to celebrate: It was their first march since the Supreme Court, seven months earlier, had overturned the nationwide right to abortion. At this year’s march, on Friday, the mood will be very different — reflecting formidable challenges … Read more

US government rejects complaint that woman was improperly denied an emergency abortion in Oklahoma

US government rejects complaint that woman was improperly denied an emergency abortion in Oklahoma

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says an Oklahoma hospital did not violate federal law when doctors told a woman with a nonviable pregnancy to wait in the parking lot until her condition worsened enough to qualify for an abortion under the state’s strict ban. Jaci Statton, 26, was among several women last … Read more

Wisconsin Republicans introduce a bill to ban abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy

Wisconsin Republicans introduce a bill to ban abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly quietly introduced a bill Friday that would call for a binding statewide referendum on whether abortion should be banned after 14 weeks of pregnancy. The GOP has scheduled a public hearing on the bill for Monday afternoon at the state Capitol. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is … Read more

The March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward the November elections

The March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward the November elections

WASHINGTON — More than a year after a generational victory for their movement, opponents of abortion rights are rallying in the nation’s capital on Friday with an eye on presidential elections that could be heavily influenced by abortion politics. Thousands of protesters are expected on the National Mall for an hour of speeches and a … Read more

Elizabeth Warren Promises ‘Abortion Will Be On The Ballot’ This Year

Elizabeth Warren Promises ‘Abortion Will Be On The Ballot’ This Year

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Fundraising off to slow start in fight over Missouri abortion amendment

Fundraising off to slow start in fight over Missouri abortion amendment

COLUMBIA, Mo. — What’s expected to be an expensive and bitter fight over multiple Missouri abortion-rights ballot measures so far has not attracted much money. An abortion-rights campaign called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom had no money on hand as of Dec. 31, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday. The group received $25,000 in nonmonetary … Read more