A rape, an abortion, and a one-source story: a child's ordeal becomes national news The Indianapolis Star's story about an anonymous child rape victim from Ohio who crossed state lines to get an abortion became a political lightning rod. Now a man has been arraigned for the rape. David Folkenflik
Privacy advocates fear Google will be used to prosecute abortion seekers When law enforcement requests it, Google usually hands over location and search data collected through its smartphone apps. Will that now be used against people seeking abortions in some states? Bobby Allyn
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. Kevin Kniestedt
Mississippi's last abortion clinic shuts down. The owner promises to continue working The clinic is now headed to Las Cruces, New Mexico, about 40 miles north of El Paso, Texas. Jaclyn Diaz
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. Ruby de Luna
The fight to fund abortions in post-Roe America In post-Roe America, money is even more determinative of who can get an abortion and who can't. Abortion funds are trying to close the gap, but they are now forced to navigate a murky legal landscape. Greg Rosalsky
Biden warns Democratic governors a GOP Congress would try to ban abortion nationwide President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors Friday afternoon to discuss ways their states are protecting abortion access and continuing to push abortion as an election issue in November. Ximena Bustillo
Longer wait times, discouraged patients: What abortion rights advocates in Washington expect post-Roe Providers in Washington are trying to meet the increased demand for abortions here with medication abortions, longer hours, and at least one additional clinic — but they can’t ramp up fast enough to meet an expected surge in demand. Eilís O'Neill
Sen. Murray calls on voters to 'stand up' to threats to abortion access, and democracy itself ‘Where are the Republicans? Why are they not standing up and fighting for our democracy right now?’ Kim Malcolm
As many states move to outlaw abortion, Washington state Democrats look for ways to strengthen abortion rights While the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the right to abortion is protected under Washington state law. But Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and fellow abortion rights supporters are looking for ways to strengthen that protection. Austin Jenkins
