tag:Planned Parenthood

Alabama

How abortion views could impact elections in Illinois in 2024 | #elections | #alabama

Following a flipped seat in the Alabama Legislature, abortion-rights advocates say a roadmap exists for Illinois Democrat challengers in the November election. Marilyn Lands’ victory in deeply conservative Alabama last month overturned a district long held by Republicans, her campaign focusing on the state’s near-complete abortion ban and ensuring protection for in vitro fertilization after […]

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Alaska

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to limit street protests with new bill | #alaska | #politics

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s bill to make street protests without a permit illegal is being called unconstitutional and unnecessary by opponents. The Last Frontier is one of eight states without protest-related laws that restrict free assembly and speech in any form. The bill was proposed in February in response to extended protests ranging from climate […]

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Mayor

Fair Lawn NJ picks new mayor, breaks ground on inclusion

FAIR LAWN — As the borough observes its centennial this year, it also set a new milestone: For the first time, women hold the majority of its council seats. The five-member governing body also welcomed its first Latina council member this week. “A hundred years is an awful long time to wait for change,” newly […]

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Alabama

Donald Trump asks Alabama to reverse court decision on embryos and IVF | #elections | #alabama

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Facing attacks on the Republican Party’s opposition to abortion rights, former President Donald Trump called on Alabama lawmakers Friday to reverse a state Supreme Court decision that has nearly halted in vitro fertilization in that state. “We want to make it easier for mothers and fathers to have babies, not harder!” […]

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