The ad implies LePage supports banning abortion in cases of rape or incest, but his daughter and a spokesman strongly deny it.
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Maine Voices: The Irish abortion rights experience gives me hope
Ireland’s campaign for access to abortion leaned heavily on stories told by Irish women. Let’s take note of that.
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Republican Sen. Graham introduces bill to restrict abortions nationwide
Republicans have been forced to reckon with a growing trove of data suggesting that abortion could be a decisive issue in the midterms, motivating Democratic and independent voters far more than was widely expected.
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South Carolina senators reject a near-total abortion ban
South Carolina senators have rejected a ban on almost all abortions in a special session.
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Judge strikes down 1931 Michigan law criminalizing abortion
The statute was suspended in May with an injunction, after a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood.
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Abortion floor debate splits South Carolina Republicans
The South Carolina Senate has scheduled a lengthy floor debate on an abortion ban that no longer includes exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.
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South Carolina House OKs total abortion ban with exceptions
The bill as written allows no exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest, but conservative Republicans say they will vote against such exceptions.
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More women in Maine, nation turning to medication abortion
The use of medication to end pregnancies grew during the pandemic and could help the state’s providers handle increased demand as patients come from other states to have abortions.
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Proposal to put abortion protections in California Constitution appears headed for victory
Eight in 10 California voters called abortion an important issue as they decide how to vote in congressional, state and local races this November.
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Kansas recount confirms results in favor of abortion rights
After the recount, the side that supported the measure gained six votes and those opposed to it lost 57 votes.