abortion rights
Posted inNation / World, News
Louisiana Republicans push bill that would classify abortion as homicide
Experts say the bill could also restrict in vitro fertilization and emergency contraception.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Sen. Collins voices opposition to Democratic legislation that would create statutory right to abortion
Sen. Susan Collins voted against an earlier version of the Democratic legislation in February.
Posted inMaine
Sen. Collins under fire over draft abortion ruling
Maine’s senior senator has been berated by late-night comedians and national political columnists for her role in confirming the conservative Supreme Court justices who appear poised to vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Posted inMaine
Maine Democrats may seek change in state constitution to protect abortion access
Voters in Vermont will vote in November on what would be the first such constitutional amendment in the country and a similar proposal is being discussed in California.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Shocked but not surprised, advocates say they will continue to fight for Mainers’ abortion rights
Officials from Maine’s largest reproductive health care providers said that continued access to abortion care is dependent on who holds elected office.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Biden blasts court’s ‘radical’ Roe abortion draft, warns that other rights are at risk
A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, spark new efforts in Democratic-leaning states to protect access to abortion.
Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
Schumer vows abortion law vote, but not filibuster changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer angrily denounced as an “abomination” the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the nation’s landmark Roe v. Wade.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
What would happen in Maine if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade?
A draft opinion leaked to Politico suggests a majority of justices on the court support overturning the 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Chief Justice Roberts confirms authenticity of leaked draft opinion in abortion case, orders investigation
It’s unclear if the draft represents the court’s final word on the matter — opinions often change in ways big and small in the drafting process.