Abortion

Government

WA GOP downplays abortion as campaign issue while Democrats protest

On Washington State’s Primary Day Aug. 2, Democratic candidates made clear they will highlight the issue of abortion rights in the general election. Republican candidates downplayed the issue and said they’ll be more focused on issues like inflation and public safety.

Government

WA abortion researcher says executive order makes 'zero difference'

Even in states like Washington, providers liked Dr. Meghan Eagen-Torkko say a recent executive order to preserve abortion access is not enough to alleviate the fear some of her patients and colleagues feel now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned federal protections under Roe v. Wade.

Week in Review: Charleena Lyles, The Catholic Church, and encampments

Guest Host Zaki Hamid discusses the weeks news with Crosscut’s Knute Berger, Publicola’s Erica Barnett, and Seattle Times Amanda Zhou.

Government

King County takes steps to prepare for anticipated spike in abortion services

In the wake of the US Supreme Court striking down abortion protections, King County is anticipating an influx of patients from out of state. Here’s how officials are preparing for the surge.