Pharmacies and Politicians Clash Over Abortion Pills

The Washington Post's editorial board criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for canceling a $54 million contract with Walgreens over access to the abortion pill, mifepristone. The board accused Newsom of "bullying" the company to score political points and abusing his power. Walgreens had refused to distribute the drug in 20 states where they were threatened with legal action by Republican officials. The paper defended the company for simply following the law and warned that Newsom's overreach could give reason for conservatives to retaliate and further cleave the economy along political lines.