Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia. Rachel Treisman
Week in Review: Amazon, SPD, and kids Guest host Mike Lewis discusses the week’s news with political analyst Joni Balter, Insider's Katherine Long, and The Seattle Times' Claudia Rowe. Kevin Kniestedt
Abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. The results could signal what's ahead for 2024 If approved by voters on Nov. 7, 'Issue 1' would amend Ohio's state constitution to include protections for reproductive health decisions, laying the groundwork for similar measures next year. Sarah McCammon
As Europe applauds Poland's election results, civil rights groups prepare to fight LGBTQ+ and abortion rights advocates are thrilled Poland's ruling, right-wing Law and Justice party is unlikely to from Poland's next government. But they are skeptical of the commitment of who will. Rob Schmitz
For young Americans, politics breaks the American dream instead of building it Gen Z and millennial voters should dominate the electorate in coming years. A new poll from the Sine Institute, exclusively obtained by NPR, shows how 18-34 year old Americans feel about the future. Elena Moore
Mexico decriminalizes abortion, extending Latin American trend of widening access The country's Supreme Court ordered that abortion be removed from the federal penal code, ruling that national laws prohibiting the procedure are unconstitutional and violate women's rights. The Associated Press
For one Texas doctor, abortion bans are personal and professional Dr. Austin Dennard is an OB-GYN who is going to give birth very soon. She also had to leave Texas to terminate a previous pregnancy because the fetus had a fatal condition. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Ruling deals blow to access to abortion pill mifepristone – but nothing changes yet A federal appeals court would restrict the use of mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions. But previous action by the Supreme Court means the status quo holds for now. Diane Webber
Denied abortion for a doomed pregnancy, she tells Texas court: 'There was no mercy' Women who had complicated and tragic pregnancies are suing Texas over its abortion bans. A hearing had emotional testimony in an Austin courtroom Wednesday. The state wants the case dismissed. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Idaho's 'abortion trafficking' law faces legal challenge "Soundside" host Libby Denkmann talks with KFF Health News Senior Correspondent Sarah Varney about the lawsuit filed this week against Idaho's "abortion travel ban." Jason Burrows
