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Trump’s second term might have a surprising effect on America’s fertility rate.
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump’s second term might have a surprising effect on America’s fertility rate.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Given his past findings and the 2024 election results, Dahl predicts, “Republican fertility will rise relative to Democrats, with an increase in the number of babies in Republican families showing up roughly 9–12 months from now.” But given the …

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How the abortion rights landscape changed in 2024
2 weeks, 1 day ago

How the abortion rights landscape changed in 2024

Salon  

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision, ending the federal enshrinement of abortion rights in America. 01 More people stockpiled abortion pills 2024 began with the anticipation that the Supreme Court would invalidate the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions. “This increase is …

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Whitney Port's surrogate pulled out of carrying her baby and she has a surprising theory why
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Whitney Port's surrogate pulled out of carrying her baby and she has a surprising theory why

Daily Mail  

Whitney Port has admitted she's feeling 'extremely disappointed' after her surrogate decided to pull out, and revealed she thinks Donald Trump may have something to with it. Whitney Port confirmed in the latest episode of her podcast WITH WHIT that her surrogate had pulled out recently Whitney claimed that her doctor told her that after Donald Trump won the US …

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Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona to overturn 15-week abortion ban
1 month, 1 week ago

Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona to overturn 15-week abortion ban

India Today  

Reproductive rights advocates sued Arizona on Tuesday to undo a 15-week abortion ban that conflicts with a constitutional amendment recently approved by voters to expand access to foetal viability. “And so that’s really what this 15-week ban challenge is.” Arizona was one of five states where voters approved ballot measures in the 2024 general election to add the right to …

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Ahead of second Trump term, California vows ‘ironclad’ abortion access
1 month, 1 week ago

Ahead of second Trump term, California vows ‘ironclad’ abortion access

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom, left, talks with state Atty. At a news conference, Bonta said new proposed bills will make reproductive rights in California “ironclad.” California lawmakers are rushing to introduce legislation that reaffirms the state’s role as a reproductive rights “haven” as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House and abortion rights advocates warn of an uncertain future. …

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Why Trump’s next presidency poses a new global threat to women’s health
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Trump’s next presidency poses a new global threat to women’s health

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Trump’s nominee for UN ambassador Elise Stefanik has vocally opposed …

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Donald Trump's Re-election sparks a healthcare shift in reproductive choices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's Re-election sparks a healthcare shift in reproductive choices

India Today  

Donald Trump’s re-election has unleashed a wave of uncertainty, sparking changes in reproductive healthcare decisions across the country. His administration’s anti-abortion policies, coupled with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, have reignited fears amongst young adults and parents about the future of women’s reproductive rights. Online searches for birth control methods have surged 109%, reflecting growing concern over reproductive healthcare …

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‘Powerful and unflinching’: The A-Word screens in Tennessee, after election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Powerful and unflinching’: The A-Word screens in Tennessee, after election

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Official trailer: The A-Word | An Independent TV Documentary Francie Hunt, Executive Director of Tennessee Advocates …

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This Election’s Surprising Bright Spot for Progressives Is a Very Big Deal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This Election’s Surprising Bright Spot for Progressives Is a Very Big Deal

Slate  

The 2024 election marked a painful setback for Democratic hopes of rebalancing the federal judiciary: When Donald Trump reenters the White House in January, he will have a pliant Republican Senate majority eager to confirm his hard-right judges. But federal courts don’t tell the whole story: Across the country, voters also elected liberal justices to their state Supreme Courts, which …

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"People are scared": Activists brace for "unprecedented assault on human rights" under Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"People are scared": Activists brace for "unprecedented assault on human rights" under Trump

Salon  

In the week since President-elect Donald Trump's victory, the transgender rights organization Advocates for Trans Equality has seen an uptick in the number of community members reaching out in search of resources. Outrage against the Biden administration's handling of Israel's retaliatory invasion of Gaza simultaneously spawned nationwide protests, some of which disrupted Biden and Harris campaign stops, and the anti-war …

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Justice DY Chandrachud's Judgments On Socio-Economic Justice, Gender Equality, Reproductive Rights, Child Welfare & Disability Rights
2 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud's Judgments On Socio-Economic Justice, Gender Equality, Reproductive Rights, Child Welfare & Disability Rights

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Bachpan Bachao Andolan vs Union Of India : In this case, an Article 32 petition was filed by Bachpan Bacho Andolan seeking mandamus to the Union of India to formulate and implement a national action plan for children on the issue of drugs, alcohol and substance abuse amongst children, the Supreme Court directed that the …

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Justice DY Chandrachud's Judgments On Socio-Economic Justice, Gender Equality, Reproductive Rights, Child Welfare & Disability Rights
2 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud's Judgments On Socio-Economic Justice, Gender Equality, Reproductive Rights, Child Welfare & Disability Rights

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Bachpan Bachao Andolan vs Union Of India : In this case, an Article 32 petition was filed by Bachpan Bacho Andolan seeking mandamus to the Union of India to formulate and implement a national action plan for children on the issue of drugs, alcohol and substance abuse amongst children, the Supreme Court directed that the …

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Abortion rights were also on the agenda in the US election. Here's what happened
2 months ago

Abortion rights were also on the agenda in the US election. Here's what happened

ABC  

Abortion and reproductive rights have been a divisive issue in the United States since Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022 and figured heavily in the election campaign. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaigned on protecting abortion rights in the states that still had them, and at one point a spokesperson said they were "fighting to …

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Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state Supreme Court seats
2 months ago

Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state Supreme Court seats

Associated Press  

A costly campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state Supreme Court seats yielded mixed results in Tuesday’s election, with Republicans expanding their majority on Ohio’s court while candidates backed by progressive groups won in Montana and Michigan. “State Supreme Court judges don’t really have anything to say about the economy, but they certainly do have something to say about reproductive rights …

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Boston influencer wishes 'complicated pregnancies' on 'ugly, uneducated' women who supported Trump
2 months ago

Boston influencer wishes 'complicated pregnancies' on 'ugly, uneducated' women who supported Trump

Daily Mail  

A devastated Kamala Harris influencer has been forced to delete a video she made wishing 'complicated pregnancies' on women who voted for Trump. After Trump claimed victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning, a devastated Beyer created a video in her car slamming his voters as 'ugly, dumb bigots.' Jessie Beyer said Trump voters should be forced to live …

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How the Most Important Judicial Votes Played Out on Election Day
2 months ago

How the Most Important Judicial Votes Played Out on Election Day

Slate  

This piece was originally published on State Court Report, a hub for reporting, analysis, and commentary about state courts and constitutions. State supreme courts have long had substantial power to shape the law and lives of people in their states, but these courts and their elections have taken on new political prominence since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs …

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Explained: Why Kamala Harris's Historic White House Bid Fell Short
2 months ago

Explained: Why Kamala Harris's Historic White House Bid Fell Short

Deccan Chronicle  

In a meeting with one of America’s most powerful unions in September at its Washington headquarters, Vice President Kamala Harris said she’d protect union jobs and workers’ livelihoods better than Donald Trump. But Harris’ campaign ultimately failed to overcome deep-seated voter concerns about inflation and immigration – twin issues that opinion polls showed favored Trump. “The Harris campaign did not …

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Trump’s Victory Will Doom What’s Left Of Abortion Rights In The U.S.
2 months ago

Trump’s Victory Will Doom What’s Left Of Abortion Rights In The U.S.

Huff Post  

When Roe fell, Republicans quickly realized that rolling back abortion rights is inherently unpopular. Trump shied away from his anti-abortion record on the campaign trail: softening his rhetoric around reproductive rights, waffling on a national abortion ban and peddling his lie that “everyone” wanted Roe repealed. But his own running mate, Sen. JD Vance wrote a letter in 2023 urging …

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Voters in at least 5 states restore reproductive rights
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2 months ago

Voters in at least 5 states restore reproductive rights

Raw Story  

In the first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed state governments to determine if, when and why a woman can end a pregnancy, former President Donald Trump, who touted during the campaign he “was able to kill Roe v. Wade” appeared poised to be reelected early Wednesday. “In fact, the amendment goes even further, calling for ‘a fundamental …

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Why did Kamala Harris fail to secure majority in US Presidential elections | ANALYSIS
2 months ago

Why did Kamala Harris fail to secure majority in US Presidential elections | ANALYSIS

India TV News  

In a meeting with one of America's most powerful unions in September at its Washington headquarters, Vice President Kamala Harris said she'd protect union jobs and workers' livelihoods better than Donald Trump. Still, the Harris campaign believed her signature issues - reproductive rights and Trump's divisiveness - would energize a coalition of women, Black voters, young Americans, independents and "Never …

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Election 2024: How Slate is voting—and who we predict will win.
2 months ago

Election 2024: How Slate is voting—and who we predict will win.

Slate  

Slate has never officially endorsed a candidate for president. What is one down-ballot item you are voting on that you think is particularly important: Women’s rights feel like a huge factor in this election, especially with the outrage over abortion rights. What is one down-ballot item you are voting on that you think is particularly important: I’ll be curious to …

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Democrats and Republicans Battle It Out for Michigan Supreme Court Seat
2 months ago

Democrats and Republicans Battle It Out for Michigan Supreme Court Seat

Associated Press  

Michigan Democrats and their allies are defending their majority on the state's Supreme Court after a campaign marked by exorbitant spending. Democratic-backed justices currently hold a 4-3 edge, and Republicans have sought to flip it to regain a margin of control in a state dominated by Democrats for the past two years. The four candidates largely spent their official campaign …

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Nebraska to Hold Ballot Measures on Abortion Rights and Marijuana
2 months ago

Nebraska to Hold Ballot Measures on Abortion Rights and Marijuana

Associated Press  

Nebraska will have a record number of ballot measures on the ballot Tuesday, including two competing ones that address abortion rights. Initiative 434 would enshrine in the state constitution Nebraska’s current 12-week abortion ban, while Initiative 439 would amend the constitution to guarantee the right to have an abortion until viability.

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British celebs quitting the US in their droves: Fears over gun violence, politics and abortion rights have sparked an exodus ahead of the election
2 months ago

British celebs quitting the US in their droves: Fears over gun violence, politics and abortion rights have sparked an exodus ahead of the election

Daily Mail  

Issues such as Roe Vs Wade and gun control will be on voters' minds as they head to the polls today, but it's not only US citizens claiming a vested interest in who wins the race for the White House. Dara Huang, the mother of Princess Beatrice's stepson, was born in the US but lives in London and said that …

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