ABORTION

Senator Tim Kaine introduced the Reproductive Freedom for All Act to codify abortion access in federal law.

A series of abortion bills in the General Assembly went to subcommittee in the House Monday.

It's been 50 years since the monumental Roe v. Wade decision, and all around the country people are facing uncertainty because of its reversal.

The Women’s March is expected to return on Sunday with events all across the country.

Two local lawmakers are proposing Governor Glenn Youngkin’s 15-week ban on abortion.

Priests for Life christened a baby recently killed by abortion in a live broadcast on NPR, and issued an open letter condemning the media organization for its "disgraceful" act.

Four other states have also voted on abortion rights - an issue close to the top of voters' priorities.

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, the right to an abortion has been a state issue, putting it on the midterm ballots.

Follow live results in nine states where abortion-related ballot measures and contests for governor and state legislatures could alter control of abortion laws.

The campaign runs through the beginning of November, according to their website

As more states restrict abortion, the obstacles for minors who need the procedure are growing. Abortion-rights advocates warn the legal upheaval is leaving young people confused and without options.

Abortion is a major issue in today's primary elections. Here's the current state of laws banning or heavily restricting abortion nationwide.

On Monday, Senators Tim Kaina, Lisa Murkowski, Kyrsten Sinema, and Susan Collins introduced the Reproductive Freedom For All Act to protect and prohibit further action in reproductive healthcare, according to a release.

On Tuesday, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution to declare the county a right to life advocate.

Senator Kaine said the rights should be protected under the 14th Amendment.

Democratic senators are introducing a bill that would protect women seeking an abortion.

On Friday, President Biden signed an executive order on abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two weeks ago.

The protesters said they chose to gather on Independence Day because they felt that their rights are being taken away.

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade has ushered in a new era of funding on both sides of the abortion debate.

A peaceful protest is being planned in Downtown Roanoke in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The statement had the signatures of 80 district attorneys across the nation, with room for more to join.

Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling.

After the overturn of Roe v. Wade, big-name companies are offering to reimburse employees that travel out of state to get abortion services.

Clinics across the country shut down after Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.

This is just the beginning for healthcare centers in the region who said the work is far from over.

After a stunning 6-3 vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers from our area responded to Friday’s Supreme Court decision.

The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century. The decision by the court’s conservative majority overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Abortion rights activists have filed a legal protest in Malta’s courts demanding the legalization of abortion.

The start of June means the Supreme Court enters its final weeks of term that may reveal decisions on issues like abortion. Many believe it will have effects on several individual constitutional rights, like same-sex marriage.

Justice Clarence Thomas says the Supreme Court has been changed by the shocking leak of a draft opinion earlier this month.

Wednesday, Senator Tim Kaine spoke to reporters ahead of the vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act.

Readers share their views on the personal, legal, and political sides of the issue.

The answer is hard to pin down, for a few reasons.

Protests have erupted all over the country after Politico released a leaked initial draft majority opinion indicating the U.S. Supreme Court would overturn two abortion-related cases, which would end federal protection of abortion rights.

Members on both sides agree that if Roe v. Wade is overturned changes can be expected.

While justices can change their votes before a final decision, local lawmakers say the ruling has to potential to shake up this year’s election.

People across the country are weighing in on the future of abortion rights.

On Tuesday afternoon, the United States Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity of the draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

As the conservative-leaning Supreme Court this week signaled that it may dramatically limit abortion rights, polling suggests Americans want Roe v.

Pope Francis has repeated the Catholic stance that abortion is “murder,” a day after the tiny republic of San Marino became the latest Catholic state to legalize the procedure.

In about six weeks, Virginians will head to the polls to pick the next Attorney General.

"Today is a historic day for the rights of all Mexican women," said Supreme Court Chief Justice Arturo Zaldivar on Tuesday.

The US Justice Department pledge comes after a near-total ban on abortions took effect in the state.

Abortion rights defenders promptly seized on the state's brief, noting that until now Mississippi had portrayed its appeal as far more limited.

Voters in Gibraltar have endorsed legislative changes that will ease the British territory’s current ban on abortion

US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion.

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia General Assembly passed two bills that repeal the ban keeping some health insurance plans sold in the state from covering abortionsHouse Bill 1896, introduced by Del. Sally L. Hudson, D-Charlottesville, and Senate Bill 1276, introduced by Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Richmond, loosen restrictions through Virginia’s health insurance exchange. The current restriction on abortion coverage through Virginia’s health insurance exchange was put in place in 2011 during Republican Gov. Legislators have pushed for the abortion services rollback for years. He expects the law to have limited impact since only a small fraction of health insurance marketplace users have abortions in a year.

For the fourth time in his presidency, Donald Trump has declared Jan. 22, 2021, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. – In one of his final acts as president, Donald Trump is looking to “build a culture of life where every person of every age is protected, valued, and cherished.”For the fourth time in his presidency, Donald Trump has a National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Below is the proclamation from the president announcing the day:Every human life is a gift to the world. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we celebrate the wonder of human existence and renew our resolve to build a culture of life where every person of every age is protected, valued, and cherished. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we promise to continue speaking out for those who have no voice.

Girls under the age of 18 will have to get a parents permission before having an abortion under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Despite holding a news conference to sign environmental legislation on the same day, DeSantis chose to sign the abortion bill with no fanfare and out of the public eye. The Governor was pleased to sign this historic legislation to support and protect Florida families, spokeswoman Meredith Beatrice said in an email. The new law expands on a current law that requires a girls parents are notified before she can have an abortion. From the very beginning this legislative effort was a political agenda to ban abortion in the state of Florida, said Democratic state Rep. Anna Eskamani.

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump became the first sitting president to address the March for Life Friday at the annual anti-abortion gathering in the nation’s capital. And it makes clear that Trump is counting on the support of his base of conservative activists to help bring him across the finish line. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement for March for Life:“President Trump has led the most pro-life administration in American history,” said McDaniel. "Today, he marks yet another historic moment by becoming the first sitting president to address the March for Life in person. We champion our President as he works to build a culture of life and a future where every life, born and unborn, is celebrated, cherished, and protected.”