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Tragic Deaths Highlight Urgent Calls for Abortion Law Reforms in Texas

Ahead of elections where abortion access is a key issue, reports have emerged of life-threatening consequences due to strict abortion bans in Texas and Georgia. ProPublica highlighted cases where women died after being denied timely miscarriage care due to these laws. While Texas and Georgia are not voting on abortion measures, 10 other states have ballot initiatives that could expand or protect abortion rights. Advocates argue that these stories resonate with voters nationwide, potentially influencing the outcome of these measures.

via NBC News|

#abortion #georgia #politics

politics1 year ago•72 min saved

"Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump's Bid to Stay on Colorado Ballots"

The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of arguments to disqualify Donald Trump from state ballots based on the 14th Amendment's Section 3, which bars individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office. Justices expressed concerns about giving states too much power over national elections and the potential chaos and unmanageable consequences of allowing individual states to disqualify candidates. The court's decision is likely to have implications for Trump's eligibility in other states and could impact the upcoming presidential election.

via The New York Times|

#14th-amendment #donald-trump #insurrection

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"2024: The Battle Over Abortion Rights and Political Messaging"

With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, the battle over abortion rights has shifted to state ballots, with attempts to enshrine the right to access abortion services into state constitutions proliferating. This November, the issue could be on the ballot in as many as a dozen states, including some where abortion is banned or severely restricted. Legal historian Mary Ziegler discusses the implications with John Yang.

via PBS NewsHour|

#2024-elections #abortion-rights #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Missouri Official's Threat to Remove Biden from Ballot Sparks Heated CNN Interview

Missouri's Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft discusses his threat to remove President Joe Biden from Missouri's state ballot in 2024, prompting a CNN anchor to challenge the factual basis of his statement. Ashcroft's comments come in response to the decision by Maine and Colorado to remove former President Donald Trump from their state ballots.

via CNN|

#2024-election #cnn #joe-biden