Abortion

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Gov Jay Inslee on abortion rights, the January 6th hearings, and more

It's been a busy few days. The Supreme Court's conservative majority has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, struck a blow to states’ power to regulate guns, and weakened Miranda rights. And hearings on the January 6th insurrection continue at the Capitol.
- Libby Denkmann
Californians can vote to add abortion to the state's constitutional rights

The amendment, which comes three days after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case, will go to midterm elections on Nov. 8.
- Ayana Archie
AG Ferguson on what happens next for abortion in Washington

At the time of Friday's Supreme Court ruling, 13 states had trigger bans in place waiting to severely restrict or ban abortion services when they go into effect -- most within the first 30 days after the court's decision. As of now, South Dakota, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Louisiana have already banned abortion. Here in Washington, abortion is still legal. And Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he's committed to protecting Washingtonians' right to choose.
- Libby Denkmann
Life after Roe: What the Supreme Court ruling means for Washington state

In the wake of a historic Supreme Court ruling that struck down federal protection of abortion rights, individual states are left to shape their own laws related to abortion access and care. Here in Washington state, abortion remains legal and codified in state law. So, what will the overturning of Roe v. Wade mean for Washingtonians?
- Stephen Howie
6 political questions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

There are lots of questions about what happens now after the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade. Here are six that have political implications.
- Domenico Montanaro
Inslee pushes for constitutional amendment and other protections in wake of Roe v Wade overturn

In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Jay Inslee is pushing for increased protections for reproductive care. Abortion remains legal in Washington state, but Inslee said Saturday that access needs to be solidified to ensure it is guaranteed in the future. He said he'll ask state legislators to pass an amendment enshrining abortion access in the state’s constitution.
- Kate Walters
Biden must take stronger action on abortion, Senate Democrats say

With Roe v. Wade overturned, Senate Democrats want Biden to use presidential power to ease abortion access and protect those who seek the procedures. But he has limited options.
- Sarah McCammon
Appalled, but not surprised: Seattleites react to SCOTUS ruling on Roe

People in Seattle and across Washington state are reacting to today's Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that
- Joshua McNichols
Devastated, but still taking calls, a PNW abortion access fund sticks to its mission

‘Access has been hanging by a thread for millions of people for decades.’ –Riley Keane
- John O'Brien
What people said outside the Supreme Court after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Demonstrators from both sides of the abortion issue gathered outside the Supreme Court after the justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.
- Barbara Sprunt

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