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6 people and the gunman are dead in a shooting at a Walmart in Virginia
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
A Walmart employee opened fire in a Virginia store late Tuesday during what are normally popular pre-Thanksgiving shopping hours. It's the second high-profile mass killing in a handful of days.
After wins at the ballot, abortion rights groups want to 'put this to the people'
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Victories in every state that voted this year have abortion rights advocates looking at where they can next take the fight directly to voters.
Several state ballot measures resulted in victories for abortion rights supporters
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Voters generally favored abortion rights in abortion-related ballot initiatives this year. That could have implications for both policy and strategy.
Measures defending abortion rights win across the U.S.
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Statewide votes on abortion played a huge role in the midterm elections. Measures defending abortion rights won in red states, blue states and independent ones.
Where abortion was on the ballot, midterm voters largely signaled support
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Voters in several states were asked to weigh in on ballot measures specifically related to abortion rights.
Many midterm voters are concerned about abortion but inflation is the top issue
Monday, November 07, 2022
A look at how two key issues this election season — inflation and the fight over abortion — are informing voters' midterm votes.
Here are the places where abortion is on the ballot (in one way or another) this week
Monday, November 07, 2022
Abortion is on the ballot in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, but it's also playing a major role in races for governor, attorney general and state supreme courts nationwide.
Indiana doctor sues AG to block him from obtaining patient abortion records
Thursday, November 03, 2022
In a new lawsuit, Dr. Caitlin Bernard says Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sought health records for her patients, including a 10-year-old rape victim she treated.
Meeting abortion patients where they are: providers turn to mobile units
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
In response to increasing abortion restrictions in the region, a Planned Parenthood chapter in Missouri and Illinois is preparing to open a mobile unit providing abortions in southern Illinois.
In Kentucky, abortion rights activists hope for a repeat of Kansas win
Monday, October 31, 2022
A proposed amendment would state explicitly that there is no right to abortion in Kentucky's state constitution, complicating efforts to challenge two state abortion bans.
Book by mom of six puts onus on men to stop unwanted pregnancies
Thursday, October 20, 2022
In her new book, writer — and mother of six — Gabrielle Blair makes the case that the abortion debate should focus much more on men's roles in unintended pregnancy.
Planned Parenthood mobile clinic will take abortion to red-state borders
Monday, October 03, 2022
Planned Parenthood says it will provide abortions out of an RV-based clinic in southern Illinois by the end of the year. It will reduce travel time for some patients coming from surrounding states.
This GOP strategist is calling on Republican senators to safeguard same-sex marriage
Friday, September 16, 2022
With the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, many are concerned that same-sex marriage could be next. Will Republicans band together to protect this right for Americans?
Checking in with Hurricane Ida survivors, 1 year later
Thursday, September 15, 2022
It's been a year since NPR's Sarah McCammon spoke with Tammy and Benny Alexie after Hurricane Ida hit. She checks back in with them to see how they're doing now.
America's Christian majority is shrinking, and could dip below 50% by 2070
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The U.S.'s Christian majority has been shrinking for decades. A Pew Research Center study shows that as of 2020, about 64% of Americans identify as Christian. Fifty years ago, that number was 90%.
Transportation secretary on averting rail strike that threatened major disruptions
Thursday, September 15, 2022
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the railroad deal and how this affects labor going forward.
This GOP strategist is calling on Republican senators to safeguard same-sex marriage
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with GOP strategist John Feehery about his efforts to recruit Republican support for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect the right to same-sex marriage.
Professionals beware: That new LinkedIn connection request may be part of a scam
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
A new online scam involving LinkedIn is duping professionals into investing in cryptocurrencies, and then scammers steal their money.
Anti-abortion groups are getting more calls for help with unplanned pregnancies
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
With abortion illegal in a growing number of states, both groups that help patients access the procedure and those who oppose it are reporting more calls for help.
The first abortion ban passed after Roe takes effect Thursday in Indiana
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Thursday, nearly all abortions must cease in Indiana after state lawmakers passed a full ban in August. Since Dobbs, Indiana has been a destination for those in surrounding states seeking abortions.