Donald Trump is displaying unexpected resilience on the abortion issue, appearing less susceptible than fellow Republicans despite his significant role in shaping the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. An Ohio referendum last Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access and similar election outcomes have raised Democrats’ hopes of replicating those victories in 2024. But Trump …
Biden Addresses Reporters at White House Demo Day, Highlights Election Win President Joe Biden took to the podium at the American Possibilities White House Demo Day on Tuesday, delivering remarks to reporters following a day of wins for the Democratic Party in the 2023 off-year elections. Despite challenges posed by dwindling popularity and speculation over …
In our current polarized political climate, elections serve as the primary means of understanding the information voters receive and how they use it to make decisions. Since Donald Trump’s victory in 2016, two key factors have heavily influenced our politics: the Trump takeover of the GOP and the issue of abortion. Regardless of the type …
Ohio Anti-Abortion Groups Aim to Break Losing Streak with Unique Strategy Ohio anti-abortion activists are attempting to reverse their movement’s continuous losses across the country. The state is currently in the midst of early voting for a November ballot referendum, which, if passed, would constitutionally enshrine reproductive freedom and allow abortion up to conception. The …
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has filed a complaint against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R) on Monday, alleging that his public statements following the news of an OB/GYN providing abortion services to a 10-year-old Ohio girl amounted to misconduct. Last year, Indiana doctor Caitlin Bernard gained national attention when she shared her story …
Florida Abortion Access Hangs in the Balance as State Supreme Court Considers 15-Week Ban Challenge The future of abortion access in Florida will be decided this Friday as the state’s highest court takes on a challenge to its 15-week abortion ban. A group of abortion providers filed a lawsuit against the law shortly after it …
Anti-abortion activists are strategically shifting their focus to highways as a new battleground in their mission to impede access to abortions. A small town in central Texas recently made headlines by attempting to pass a law that would make it illegal for individuals to use certain roads within their jurisdiction for the purpose of seeking …
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) has filed a court document asserting his authority to bring criminal charges against individuals who aid in obtaining abortion care outside of the state. Marshall argues that coordinating travel for individuals seeking abortion services outside of Alabama could be considered a “criminal conspiracy” since abortion is prohibited in the …
Former White House Press Secretary and MSNBC host Jen Psaki strongly denied claims made by GOP members that Democrats support late-term abortions, labeling these arguments as “completely misleading.” Psaki addressed this issue on her show, “Inside with Jen Psaki,” and stated, “This claim that Democrats support abortion up until the moment of birth is entirely …
Abortion access, gun safety, immigrant treatment, safety net size, voting ease, and LGBTQ rights are just a few policy issues that have caused a significant divide between red and blue states over the past thirty years. This divide has not only affected taxes, benefits, and government interactions, but also the cost of housing. Blue states, …