The 2 Republican senators who support abortion access – Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – have proposed a separate bill that would counter the Supreme Court’s action.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: As abortion rights disappear, Collins plays the victim
Maine’s senior senator has refused to assert herself when women’s bodily autonomy is on the line.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: I’ve had an illegal abortion and a legal one. The experiences couldn’t have differed more.
I am a grandmother now, and I know the disastrous consequences for younger women if we outlaw the procedure again.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Susan Collins calls police after abortion-rights message is written on sidewalk
The red-white-and-blue chalk message found outside her home Saturday night urged Collins to vote in favor of the Women’s Health Protection Act on Wednesday to protect a woman’s right to abortion.
Posted inMaine
Crowd rallies in Portland for abortion rights, calls out Collins
About 200 demonstrate outside U.S. Susan Collins’ office downtown, and many want Roe v. Wade to be codified under federal law.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Leaked ruling overturning Roe flouts legal system’s standards
Justice Samuel Alito has failed to demonstrate any reason why the court should not be bound by its earlier decision.
Posted inNation & World, News
Louisiana Republicans push bill that would classify abortion as homicide
Experts say the bill could also restrict in vitro fertilization and emergency contraception.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins voices opposition to Democratic legislation that would create statutory right to abortion
Sen. Susan Collins voted against an earlier version of the Democratic legislation in February.
Posted inMaine
Sen. Collins under fire over draft abortion ruling
Maine’s senior senator has been berated by late-night comedians and national political columnists for her role in confirming the conservative Supreme Court justices who appear poised to vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Posted inNation & World, News
With abortion rights in jeopardy, minority women have most to lose
Women of color in states with restrictive abortion laws often have limited access to health care and a lack of choices for effective birth control.