Abortion
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USA
Donald Trump Promises State Control Over Abortion, Pledges to Improve Obamacare
Abortion has replaced Obamacare as the top healthcare issue in the 2024 presidential campaign, according to Washinton Times. Former President Donald Trump’s success in overturning Roe v. Wade and his failure to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has shifted the debate towards reproductive rights, overshadowing traditional topics like insurance rates and drug prices. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris has…
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World News
Morning-After Pill Now Available OTC in Japan: Pilot Project Launched
TOKYO — Japan has launched a pilot project to sell emergency contraceptive pills over the counter. The pilot project, which began on November 28, will allow women to purchase the pills without a prescription at 145 pharmacies nationwide. However, there are some restrictions in place: The minimum age for in-store purchases is 16, but if you are under 18 you…
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USA: Ohio Adds Abortion Rights to State Constitution
Columbus, USA: On November 7, Ohio voters amended the state’s constitution to add abortion rights, marking a major victory for abortion rights advocates. This victory reflects the growing importance of abortion rights as a political issue for Democrats. Kentucky’s Democratic Governor Andy Beshear, who supports abortion rights, also won re-election. Polls showed that support for abortion rights was strongest among…
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