Kansas – a deeply conservative and usually reliably Republican state – is the first US state to put abortion rights to a vote since the US supreme court ruled to overturn constitutional protections for abortion in late June.
The state will remain a safe haven for abortion in the midwest, as one of the few states in the region where it remains legal to perform the procedure. Many other states have undertaken moves to make abortion largely illegal since June.
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The “No” campaign – which was protecting abortion rights – was strongly ahead in the referendum with 62% of the vote with the majority of ballots counted. That means millions of dollars lost for the Catholic church who contributed more than $3m trying to eradicate abortion rights in Kansas, according to campaign finance records.
Kansans turned out to vote in heavy numbers on Tuesday, in a referendum brought by the Kansas Republican legislature that was criticized for being misleading, fraught with misinformation and voter suppression tactics.
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The vote was scheduled for August, when voter turnout is historically low, particularly among independents and Democrats, and the wording on the ballot paper was criticized for being unclear.
Kurtass Premium Member over 2 years ago
“No problem”.
Wilde Bill over 2 years ago
Whatever.
Cornelius Noodleman over 2 years ago
And it ain’t pretty.
Ignatz Premium Member over 2 years ago
It’s all good, Carmen.
Darsan54 Premium Member over 2 years ago
As if conservatives don’t use cliches (Big Lie, Tax cuts stimulate the economy, compassionate conservatism, etm.)
rossevrymn over 2 years ago
hm
christelisbetty over 2 years ago
Make America Bored Again
Silly Season over 2 years ago
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Kansas – a deeply conservative and usually reliably Republican state – is the first US state to put abortion rights to a vote since the US supreme court ruled to overturn constitutional protections for abortion in late June.
The state will remain a safe haven for abortion in the midwest, as one of the few states in the region where it remains legal to perform the procedure. Many other states have undertaken moves to make abortion largely illegal since June.
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The “No” campaign – which was protecting abortion rights – was strongly ahead in the referendum with 62% of the vote with the majority of ballots counted. That means millions of dollars lost for the Catholic church who contributed more than $3m trying to eradicate abortion rights in Kansas, according to campaign finance records.
Kansans turned out to vote in heavy numbers on Tuesday, in a referendum brought by the Kansas Republican legislature that was criticized for being misleading, fraught with misinformation and voter suppression tactics.
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The vote was scheduled for August, when voter turnout is historically low, particularly among independents and Democrats, and the wording on the ballot paper was criticized for being unclear.
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https:
//www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/03/kansas-abortion-vote-state-constitution
braindead Premium Member over 2 years ago
Stable genius.
Sharon Nelson over 2 years ago
Well I never . . .
LJZ Premium Member over 2 years ago
Wait, what?
Jim Kerner over 2 years ago
What is it? It’s not a question! ;o)