Anti-abortion hardliners want restrictions to go farther. It could cost Republicans

May 23, 2024 - 6:21pm EDT
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Abortion Rights has been a motivating political issue for generations, and this year might be the most intense for those on both sides of the issue. Sarah McCammon reports on the anti-abortion rights activists who want to ramp up restrictions, criminalize patients who pursue abortions, and ban procedures like IVF.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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The Obamas have endorsed Harris, capping a week where Democrats embraced her

Jul 26 - 6:21am EDT

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

The Obamas have endorsed Harris, capping a week where Democrats embraced her

Jul 26 - 6:21am EDT

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record -- as a district attorney and California attorney general -- isn't so simple. She's angered both the left and right.

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record -- as a district attorney and California attorney general -- isn't so simple. She's angered both the left and right.

California's governor issues executive order for cities to clear homeless encampments

Jul 25 - 6:18pm EDT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday urging cities to remove homeless encampments. But research shows clearing encampments doesn't reduce homelessness in the long term.

A neurological disease stole Rep. Jennifer Wexton's voice. AI helped her get it back.

Jul 25 - 4:45pm EDT

Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program.

A neurological disease stole Rep. Jennifer Wexton's voice. AI helped her get it back.

Jul 25 - 4:45pm EDT

Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program.