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politics12 days ago•2 min saved

Maine Women Cite Kavanaugh Vote as Breaking Point for Collins

In Maine's 2026 Senate race, women in their 60s who previously supported Republican incumbent Susan Collins are shifting their allegiance. These voters, many of whom lived through the pre-Roe era, identify Collins' confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh as the specific moment they lost trust in her. This demographic shift is central to the tight contest against Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, where abortion access remains a decisive issue despite Collins's historical pro-choice reputation.

via The Portland Press Herald|

#2026-election #abortion-rights #brett-kavanaugh

policy17 days ago•51 min saved

Maine’s abortion test puts Collins’s Senate seat at stake in 2026

Democratic groups are running heavy abortion-focused ads against Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, tying her Kavanaugh confirmation to the Dobbs era and Maine’s expansion of abortion access. Collins is framed as a longtime pro-choice pragmatist, while abortion-rights advocates argue her record still has electoral bite, especially among women voters. The outcome could reveal whether abortion remains a decisive motivator in blue-leaning states or if other issues dominate since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

via vox.com|

#abortion-rights #kavanaugh #maine

politics27 days ago•6 min saved

Emma Bonino, tireless rights advocate and EU insider, dies at 78

Emma Bonino, a lifelong rights activist who served as a European commissioner, MEP, and Italy’s minister, has died at 78. Her career bridged Brussels and Rome, shaping the EU as a defender of human rights and pushing for greater European integration, while she remained a radical liberal who crossed ideological lines. From campaigning for abortion and divorce rights to leading aid missions in conflict zones, she spoke bluntly and worked across governments, earning respect even amid controversies such as a 1998 EU aid probe and the Turbot War era. She later pressed for a stronger yet limited EU and cultivated unlikely friendships, including with Pope Francis.

via politico.eu|

#abortion-rights #emma-bonino #european-commission

culture1 month ago•198 min saved

Gloria Steinem: A Life of Liberation, Love, and Contradictions

Rebecca Traister remembers Gloria Steinem as a complex, charismatic force who helped shape the second wave through sharp wit, expansive advocacy, and a willingness to confront race and privilege. The piece traces Steinem’s rise from journalism to feminist organizing, her deft public persona, and the tensions between her whiteness and the movement she helped lead, including clashes with other feminists and backlashes to feminist gains. It also highlights her mentorship of younger women, her relationships with men, and her enduring belief in liberation for all, ending with Steinem’s death at 92 and her lasting impact on culture and politics.

via The Cut|

#abortion-rights #culture #gloria-steinem

world1 month ago•9 min saved

Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist Leader, Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the iconic journalist, author and organizer who co-founded Ms. Magazine and spent more than six decades campaigning for gender equality, died at 92 in New York. Her work bridged journalism, advocacy and politics—from exposing sexism to championing abortion rights and workplace equality—earning her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 and cementing her as a central figure in the modern feminist movement.

via Los Angeles Times|

#abortion-rights #feminism #gloria-steinem

obituaries1 month ago•212 min saved

Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist Leader, Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a pioneering journalist and activist who helped launch Ms. Magazine and propel the second-wave feminist movement, died at 92 in New York City. Known for decades of advocacy—from workplace equality and abortion access to sex education and LGBTQ rights—Steinem remained a public force into her 90s, earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 and influencing culture through writing, organizing, and appearances like the Women's March and film/television portrayals of her life.

via CNN|

#abortion-rights #feminism #gloria-steinem

world1 month ago•10 min saved

Gloria Steinem: The woman who reshaped American feminism

Gloria Steinem rose to prominence as a leading voice of second-wave feminism, moving from undercover journalism to founding Ms. magazine and championing abortion rights, equal pay, and women’s political power. She helped establish the National Women's Political Caucus and shaped feminist discourse amid backlash, leaving a lasting imprint on American rights and culture, celebrated by honors such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

via BBC|

#abortion-rights #equal-rights-amendment #feminism

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Kansas voters nix plan to elect state Supreme Court justices

Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have replaced the current appointment and retention system for the state Supreme Court with direct statewide elections, preserving the nominating commission and governor appointment process. Opponents warned that elections would politicize the court and threaten abortion rights and school funding; supporters argued it would give Kansans a direct voice. The Associated Press called the vote, with Planned Parenthood and educators praising the outcome.

via KCUR|

#abortion-rights #amendment #judiciary

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Time pressure tests GOP megabill as Collins abortion ads heat up

Facing only eight House days before August recess, Republicans are scrambling to advance a new party-line megabill amid internal fights and lukewarm public support, while Democrats counter with a $2.5 million ad campaign targeting Sen. Susan Collins over abortion rights and her Kavanaugh vote.

via Politico|

#abortion-rights #campaign-ads #congress

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Oregon’s Maverick Senator Packwood Dies at 93 After Scandal

Former Oregon Republican Sen. Bob Packwood, a long-time advocate for abortion rights who often bucked his party, died at 93. His career ended after a 1993-95 ethics investigation into sexual misconduct and staff harassment, which led to his resignation in 1995, followed by a lobbying career; his legacy remains defined by the scandal despite legislative achievements like the 1986 tax reform.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#abortion-rights #ethics-scandal #oregon

politics4 months ago•9 min saved

Dissent Signals Fresh Front in Mifepristone Fight as Telehealth Access Survives

The Supreme Court allowed the continued mailing and telehealth dispensing of mifepristone while the case plays out, but conservative Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, warning that enforcing the 1873 Comstock Act could threaten broader abortion access and hinting at a renewed federal abortion ban push. The decision preserves a critical lifeline for medication abortion in the near term, though advocates warn the threat to access remains tied to ongoing regulatory reviews, potential political maneuvering ahead of the midterms, and the Dobbs framework that eliminated a nationwide abortion right. Medication abortions already account for a large share of U.S. procedures, and while misoprostol-alone options exist, experts note they are less convenient and carry more side effects. This remains a high-stakes, politically charged battleground for abortion access.

via The Intercept|

#abortion-rights #comstock-act #mifepristone

politics4 months ago•179 min saved

SCOTUS Keeps Abortion Pill Access Open via Telehealth and Mail

The Supreme Court temporarily preserves access to the abortion pill mifepristone by allowing telehealth visits and mail distribution to continue, maintaining the status quo while Louisiana’s challenge proceeds in the federal courts; the court paused a May 1 ruling requiring in-person visits, Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, and the merits will likely be reviewed again in the appeals court before any final ruling.

via CNN|

#abortion-rights #louisiana #mifepristone

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Clark County Judge Launches 2027 Wisconsin Supreme Court Bid

Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette announced a 2027 bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Annette Ziegler, highlighting her prosecutor background and a commitment to fair, Constitution‑centered rulings with abortion-rights advocacy; the court currently leans liberal with a 5‑2 majority, and conservatives face recruitment headwinds ahead of the open seat.

via WPR|

#abortion-rights #democrats #judicial-elections

politics6 months ago•7 min saved

Wisconsin liberals push to lock in court majority with April vote

Democrat-backed Chris Taylor faces Republican Maria Lazar in the April 7 Wisconsin Supreme Court race to fill the seat of retiring conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. Taylor leads Lazar in fundraising and ads, with Taylor emphasizing abortion rights and voting issues; a win would extend liberal control of the court to four seats and reinforce a trend of activist, issues-based campaigns. Lazar trails financially amid ongoing GOP party tensions and fundraising challenges, while undecided voters and upcoming statewide races add uncertainty.

via NBC News|

#abortion-rights #campaign-finance #elections

entertainment8 months ago•29 min saved

Kate Walsh Reprises Addison Montgomery on Grey’s Anatomy, Navigating Love and Abortion Debates

Kate Walsh discusses Addison Montgomery’s comeback on Grey’s Anatomy, detailing how the character returns amid personal strain with husband Jake Reilly and a high-stakes medical case in Seattle. Walsh notes Addison’s work confronting abortion access politics and the emotional cost of balancing her demanding career with family life, while hinting at future possibilities for the character (and even a Jake reunion) and sharing how her own life between Australia and the U.S. informs the portrayal.

via Variety|

#abortion-rights #addison-montgomery #entertainment