Why “heartbeat bill” is a misleading name for Texas’ near-total abortion ban
Medical and reproductive health experts say the reference to a heartbeat is medically inaccurate as an embryo does not have a developed heart at six weeks’ gestation.
Medical and reproductive health experts say the reference to a heartbeat is medically inaccurate as an embryo does not have a developed heart at six weeks’ gestation.
Biden: SCOTUS ruling on Texas abortion ban is 'unprecedented assault' on women's rights
President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ ban on nearly all abortions “insults the rule of law.”
President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ ban on nearly all abortions “insults the rule of law.”
Washington state insurance commissioner compares pro-life Republicans to the Taliban
The Washington State Insurance Commissioner is calling pro-life Republicans “Taliban-like” after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas anti-abortion law to stand.
The Washington State Insurance Commissioner is calling pro-life Republicans “Taliban-like” after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas anti-abortion law to stand.
How many abortions would Texas' 6-week ban prevent?
The numbers could be higher or lower based on a variety of factors. For example, Texas women may cross state lines in order to obtain abortions after six weeks.
The numbers could be higher or lower based on a variety of factors. For example, Texas women may cross state lines in order to obtain abortions after six weeks.
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Elijah McClain: 5 first responders charged in Black man's 2019 death
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
7 Black men executed in 1951 rape case granted posthumous pardons
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has granted posthumous pardons to seven Black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman. At the time, the case attracted pleas for mercy from around the world.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has granted posthumous pardons to seven Black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman. At the time, the case attracted pleas for mercy from around the world.
Republican bill tightening Texas election laws is headed to Abbott's desk
Republicans pushed for SB 1 citing their desire to further safeguard elections from fraud — for which there is no evidence of a widespread problem — and to standardize election procedures.
Republicans pushed for SB 1 citing their desire to further safeguard elections from fraud — for which there is no evidence of a widespread problem — and to standardize election procedures.
666 new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1. Here are some that might affect you
The new laws will affect abortion access, social studies curriculum and cities that trim the budgets of law enforcement.
The new laws will affect abortion access, social studies curriculum and cities that trim the budgets of law enforcement.
US hate crimes rise to highest level in 12 years, FBI data shows
Hate crimes have risen to a 12-year high, with an increase in offenses against Black people and those of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, FBI data shows.
Hate crimes have risen to a 12-year high, with an increase in offenses against Black people and those of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, FBI data shows.
Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban
The request to the court comes after a panel of appellate judges refused to block enforcement of the law before it takes effect on Wednesday.
The request to the court comes after a panel of appellate judges refused to block enforcement of the law before it takes effect on Wednesday.
Six women selected for induction into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame
Former inductees include former First Ladies, astronauts, entrepreneurs, public servants, Olympic athletes, and other women of significant accomplishments.
Former inductees include former First Ladies, astronauts, entrepreneurs, public servants, Olympic athletes, and other women of significant accomplishments.
‘March On For Voting Rights’ takes place on anniversary of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
JoJo Siwa to join same-sex couple on ‘Dancing With Stars’
JoJo Siwa, an 18-year-old who has said she identifies as gay and queer, said the same-sex pairing signals to viewers that it’s OK to be your true self.
JoJo Siwa, an 18-year-old who has said she identifies as gay and queer, said the same-sex pairing signals to viewers that it’s OK to be your true self.
Former members of Afghan girls robotics team arrive in Mexico
One week after 10 members of an Afghan girls robotics team were evacuated to Qatar, four former members arrived safely in Mexico.
One week after 10 members of an Afghan girls robotics team were evacuated to Qatar, four former members arrived safely in Mexico.
Women's Equality Day: A look at the day's history and how it's commemorated
Women’s Equality Day is commemorated on August 26 in the U.S., marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.
Women’s Equality Day is commemorated on August 26 in the U.S., marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.
Afghan refugees arrive at Fort McCoy
Afghan refugees began arriving at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy Sunday, Aug. 22, officials announced.
Afghan refugees began arriving at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy Sunday, Aug. 22, officials announced.
Patrick criticized for blaming Black Texans for spread of COVID-19
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is facing backlash for comments he made on Fox News claiming Black Texans were at fault for spreading COVID-19.
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is facing backlash for comments he made on Fox News claiming Black Texans were at fault for spreading COVID-19.
10 members of Afghan girls robotics team safely evacuated to Qatar
Ten members of an all-girl robotics team has safely arrived in Qatar after fleeing Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover.
Ten members of an all-girl robotics team has safely arrived in Qatar after fleeing Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover.