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Roe v Wade

Tens of Thousands of People Raising Money to Defeat Collins If She Votes for Kavanaugh Is Not "Bribery," Say Her Opponents, It's Democracy

Protesters in Maine visited one of Sen. Susan Collins's offices last week to demand that she vote against Judge Brett Kavanaugh for an appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fund to Unseat Susan Collins in 2020 Climbs to $500,000 as Leaked Doc Offers New Evidence Kavanaugh Clear Threat to Roe v. Wade

Julia Conley, staff writer

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) appeared satisfied with Judge Brett Kavanaugh's statement last month that Roe vs. Wade is "settled law"—but revelations in his confirmation hearings have shown that he believes the law could be overruled by the Supreme Court.

"Kavanaugh not only believes Supreme Court precedent can 'always' be overturned, he said Roe v. Wade is not settled law. This directly contradicts what he's said in his hearing—but confirms what we already knew. What else is he hiding?"

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Unable to Come Up with Any Laws Wielding Control Over a Man's Body, Kavanaugh Dismisses Pro-Choice Movement as One Based in 'Feelings'

Julia Conley, staff writer

On Wednesday, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) pointedly asked Judge Brett Kavanaugh whether he could think of any laws that govern a man's control over his own body, as anti-choice laws in a number of states bar women from controlling their own reproductive systems.

"We don't 'feel' that women die from unsafe abortion. We know that women die...

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Activists Project 'Roe v. Wade More Popular Than Kavanaugh' on U.S. Supreme Court

Julia Conley, staff writer

The women's advocacy group UltraViolet ended the first day of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing with a visual statement regarding his historic unpopularity displayed on the U.S. Supreme Court.

"There is a reason that support for Roe is at a historic high while support for...

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Women dressed as handmaids from the TV series and Margaret Atwood novel "The Handmaid's Tale" greeted Judge Brett Kavanaugh at his confirmation hearing to be named the next U.S. Supreme Court justice.

'I Came to Put My Body On the Line': Both Inside and Outside Hearing, Women Lead Fight Against Kavanaugh Confirmation

Americans began protesting Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court minutes after President Trump announced his decision. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Calling Kavanaugh a "Five-Alarm Fire," Progressives Reveal Action Plan to Defeat Trump's Extremist Nominee

"I'm not going to kid anybody. This is a tough fight, but it is a fight we can win." So declared Sen. Bernie Sanders late Monday night at a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court

'Are You Ready for a Fight?': In Fiery Speech, Sanders Rallies Opposition to Trump Supreme Court Pick

National women's rights advocates are calling on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to vote against any Supreme Court nominee who has indicated they could vote to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

As Women Send Coat Hangers in Bulk, Ad Blitz to Demand Susan Collins Defend Abortion Rights

Reproductive rights advocates protested outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday after the justices handed down a 5-4 decision in which they ruled that "crisis pregnancy centers" have the right to withhold information about abortion from patients.

#EndTheLies: Abortion Rights Advocates Slam All-Male Majority's SCOTUS Ruling on Fake Women's Health Centers

My Body, My Choice

Emboldened by Hostile Anti-Choice Rhetoric and Policies, Report Shows Intensified Attacks on Abortion Rights in 2017

Iowa lawmakers passed a bill banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy—a restriction that would effectively outlaw the procedure in the state.

'Intentionally Unconstitutional': Part of National Ploy to Outlaw Abortion, Iowa GOP Approves Extreme Anti-Choice Bill

Reproductive rights advocates pointed out after Vice President Mike Pence's comments on Tuesday that even if the right succeeded in banning abortions, women would still make choices about their own reproductive health—but would lack access to safe abortion care.

'Not On Our Watch': Women Reject Pence Prediction to End Abortion 'In Our Time'

"After meeting with Judge Gorsuch and having a long and pleasant conversation, after hearing his testimony before the Judiciary Committee, and after carefully reviewing his record, I have concluded that I cannot support a man with his views for a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court," Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday.

Sanders Attacks Gorsuch as Supreme Court Standoff Hurtles Forward

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont appeared on CNN Sunday and called President Donald Trump a "fraud"—one who is simultaneously leading the nation in an "authoritarian direction" while also actively betraying many of the working- and middle-class Americans who believed his promises that he would take on powerful interests on their behalf. (Photo: Screenshot/CNN/YouTube)

Bernie Sanders: Trump 'Is a Fraud' Sending Nation in 'Authoritarian Direction'

Women protesting the misogyny of the Trump campaign outside of Trump Tower in New York City on October 12, 2016.

Trump Galvanizes 'Nasty' Women Voters with Extreme and Incoherent Abortion Stance

"On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, today's action in the House is a vivid reminder of the constant attack women are under from politicians who—unlike most Americans—refuse to trust us and allow us to control our own bodies and make our own decisions about our lives."

House GOP Passes Vicious Assault on Women's Right to Choose

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National Organization for Women (NOW)

The Anniversary Of Roe v. Wade Reminds Us Women’s Lives Are At Stake

National Abortion Federation

Kavanaugh Must Withdraw

NARAL Pro-Choice America

NARAL Adds $500k to Maine TV and Digital Ad Buy

NARAL Pro-Choice America

Kavanaugh Meets Trump’s Litmus Test and Will End Roe v Wade

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Hayley Farless

In Defense of “Taxpayer-Funded Abortion”

Donna Lieberman

Amid a Deteriorating Landscape for Abortion Rights, a Critical Victory in New York

Louise Melling

Will the Supreme Court Overturn Roe v. Wade After All?

D-L Nelson

Abortion Can't Be Stopped

Cecile Richards

Conservatives Are Fighting to Roll Back Abortion Rights. And They're Winning

Gloria Totten

The Untold Story of the Roe v. Wade Anniversary

Terry O'Neill

Today, The Supreme Court Begins A New Chapter In Its History--Will Women Be The Losers?

Eric Segall

A Liberal Nightmare at the Supreme Court?

Nancy Cohen

North Dakota Anti-Abortion Activists Attempt to Re-open Roe v Wade Debate

Leslie Durgin

The 'War on Women' Isn't Over Yet

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