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How US adults feel about legal abortion 3 years after Roe was overturned, according to AP-NORC poll

Read full article: How US adults feel about legal abortion 3 years after Roe was overturned, according to AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that despite dramatic changes in abortion availability, support for abortion rights among U.S. adults is close to where it was just before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Abortion Rights Secure Wins in Multiple States

Read full article: Abortion Rights Secure Wins in Multiple States

Abortion rights were on eleven statesโ€™ ballots yesterday where voters decided whether or not to enshrine reproductive rights in their statesโ€™ constitutions.

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Vinton will now require special use permits for medical offices, as an abortion provider could be moving in

Read full article: Vinton will now require special use permits for medical offices, as an abortion provider could be moving in

Town Council voted on Tuesday to add a restriction on medical or dental offices looking to move to Vinton.

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Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds

Read full article: Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll finds that a solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban and that a rising number appear to support access to abortions for any reason.

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Abortion services could be coming to the town of Vinton

Read full article: Abortion services could be coming to the town of Vinton

Vinton town records show that a womenโ€™s health clinic known for providing abortion services has applied for a zoning permit on 3rd Street.

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Virginia lawmakers react to SCOTUS abortion pill decision

Read full article: Virginia lawmakers react to SCOTUS abortion pill decision

Medications to terminate pregnancy have grown in importance after the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade.

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Nevada abortion-rights measure has enough signatures for November ballot, supporters say

Read full article: Nevada abortion-rights measure has enough signatures for November ballot, supporters say

Abortion access advocates in Nevada say they have submitted almost twice the number of petition signatures needed to qualify a measure for the November ballot that would enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.

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US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

Read full article: US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam.

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Abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks, experts recommend

Read full article: Abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks, experts recommend

An independent expert commission has recommended that abortion in Germany should no longer fall under the countryโ€™s penal code and be made legal during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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Alabama IVF ruling condemned, praised by advocates on both sides of the issue

Read full article: Alabama IVF ruling condemned, praised by advocates on both sides of the issue

After a landmark ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, pro-life and pro-rights activists in Virginia are weighing in on the potential consequences.

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Virginia delegate proposes total ban on abortion, except to save motherโ€™s life

Read full article: Virginia delegate proposes total ban on abortion, except to save motherโ€™s life

Newly-elected Del. Tim Griffin (R-53) says he is delivering on a campaign promise to introduce legislation banning abortion.

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Wisconsin judge: Lawsuit to repeal abortion ban can continue

Read full article: Wisconsin judge: Lawsuit to repeal abortion ban can continue

A judge has ruled that a lawsuit seeking to repeal Wisconsin's 174-year-old abortion ban can continue.

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Sen. Kaine reflects on one year anniversary of Dobbs decision

Read full article: Sen. Kaine reflects on one year anniversary of Dobbs decision

It's been one year since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, and Senator Tim Kaine says he's still fighting for abortion access for women.

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Access to abortion pill in jeopardy nationwide after federal judgeโ€™s ruling

Read full article: Access to abortion pill in jeopardy nationwide after federal judgeโ€™s ruling

Access to the abortion pill mifepristone is at risk following a federal judge's ruling Friday.

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New abortion bill proposed by Senator Tim Kaine

Read full article: New abortion bill proposed by Senator Tim Kaine

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

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Abortion bills move through Virginiaโ€™s General Assembly

Read full article: Abortion bills move through Virginiaโ€™s General Assembly

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

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50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade sparks political debate

Read full article: 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade sparks political debate

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.

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Womenโ€™s March events set for Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023

Read full article: Womenโ€™s March events set for Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023

The Womenโ€™s March is expected to return on Sunday with events all across the country.

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Local lawmakers propose Gov. Youngkinโ€™s 15-week abortion ban

Read full article: Local lawmakers propose Gov. Youngkinโ€™s 15-week abortion ban

Two local lawmakers are proposing Governor Glenn Youngkinโ€™s 15-week ban on abortion.

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40 Days for Life, pro-life campaign held in Roanoke

Read full article: 40 Days for Life, pro-life campaign held in Roanoke

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

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Senators introduce legislation on womenโ€™s rights to abortion, contraceptive access

Read full article: Senators introduce legislation on womenโ€™s rights to abortion, contraceptive access

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.

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Campbell County Board of Supervisors declares a โ€˜right to life advocateโ€™

Read full article: Campbell County Board of Supervisors declares a โ€˜right to life advocateโ€™

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

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Senator Kaine backs legislation to protect contraception rights

Read full article: Senator Kaine backs legislation to protect contraception rights

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

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Democratic senators introduce bill to protect women traveling out of state for abortions

Read full article: Democratic senators introduce bill to protect women traveling out of state for abortions

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

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How will President Bidenโ€™s executive order impact abortion rights?

Read full article: How will President Bidenโ€™s executive order impact abortion rights?

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

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โ€˜Freedom For Allโ€™ protesters take a stand on Independence Day

Read full article: โ€˜Freedom For Allโ€™ protesters take a stand on Independence Day

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

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It's a new era for funding on both sides of abortion debate

Read full article: It's a new era for funding on both sides of abortion debate

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

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Roanoke locals set to gather on July 4 to peacefully protest overturn of Roe v. Wade

Read full article: Roanoke locals set to gather on July 4 to peacefully protest overturn of Roe v. Wade

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

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80 district attorneys say they will not enforce abortion restrictions

Read full article: 80 district attorneys say they will not enforce abortion restrictions

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

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Here are the companies that will cover costs for employees seeking abortion services

Read full article: Here are the companies that will cover costs for employees seeking abortion services

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

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Healthcare centers taking action following Roe v. Wade decision

Read full article: Healthcare centers taking action following Roe v. Wade decision

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

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Virginia lawmakers react to Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade

Read full article: Virginia lawmakers react to Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade

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

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This is what abortion protests look like in Washington D.C. right now

Read full article: This is what abortion protests look like in Washington D.C. right now

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

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Malta activists protest, seek to decriminalize abortion

Read full article: Malta activists protest, seek to decriminalize abortion

Abortion rights activists have filed a legal protest in Maltaโ€™s courts demanding the legalization of abortion.

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โ€˜This is an attackโ€™: What an overturn of Roe v. Wade could mean for other rights

Read full article: โ€˜This is an attackโ€™: What an overturn of Roe v. Wade could mean for other rights

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.

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Justice Clarence Thomas says abortion leak has changed Supreme Court

Read full article: Justice Clarence Thomas says abortion leak has changed Supreme Court

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

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Sen. Tim Kaine discusses abortion protection bill that failed in the Senate

Read full article: Sen. Tim Kaine discusses abortion protection bill that failed in the Senate

Wednesday, Senator Tim Kaine spoke to reporters ahead of the vote on the Womenโ€™s Health Protection Act.

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This is what protests on the Roe v. Wade situation look like across the country

Read full article: This is what protests on the Roe v. Wade situation look like across the country

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.

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Women in Virginia House of Delegates speak on possible overturn of Roe v. Wade

Read full article: Women in Virginia House of Delegates speak on possible overturn of Roe v. Wade

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

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Virginia lawmakers weigh in on political consequences of leaked Roe v. Wade draft

Read full article: Virginia lawmakers weigh in on political consequences of leaked Roe v. Wade draft

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

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Roanoke protestors show support for abortion rights following Supreme Court draft opinion

Read full article: Roanoke protestors show support for abortion rights following Supreme Court draft opinion

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

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U.S. sees widespread protests over abortion rights after Supreme Court draft opinion

Read full article: U.S. sees widespread protests over abortion rights after Supreme Court draft opinion

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

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Few want Roe overturned, but abortion opinions vary widely

Read full article: Few want Roe overturned, but abortion opinions vary widely

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

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San Marino legalizes abortion; Pope, women's groups disagree

Read full article: San Marino legalizes abortion; Pope, women's groups disagree

Pope Francis has repeated the Catholic stance that abortion is โ€œmurder,โ€ a day after the tiny republic of San Marino became the latest Catholic state to legalize the procedure.

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Attorney General candidates differ in stance on abortion

Read full article: Attorney General candidates differ in stance on abortion

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

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General Assembly repeals ban on abortion coverage through exchange plans

Read full article: General Assembly repeals ban on abortion coverage through exchange plans

RICHMOND, Va. โ€“ 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 Virginiaโ€™s health insurance exchange. The current restriction on abortion coverage through Virginiaโ€™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.

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Trump proclaims this Friday as National Sanctity of Human Life Day

Read full article: Trump proclaims this Friday as National Sanctity of Human Life Day

For the fourth time in his presidency, Donald Trump has declared Jan. 22, 2021, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. โ€“ In one of his final acts as president, Donald Trump is looking to โ€œbuild a culture of life where every person of every age is protected, valued, and cherished.โ€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.

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Florida governor signs abortion parental consent bill

Read full article: Florida governor signs abortion parental consent bill

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.

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WATCH: President Trump speaks at March for Life rally

Read full article: WATCH: President Trump speaks at March for Life rally

WASHINGTON โ€“ Donald Trump became the first sitting president to address the March for Life Friday at the annual anti-abortion gathering in the nationโ€™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:โ€œPresident Trump has led the most pro-life administration in American history,โ€ 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.โ€

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