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Abortion rights advocates gather outside the Kansas Statehouse to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion Friday, June 24, 2022, in Topeka, Kan. (AP Photo / Charlie Riedel)

BY CARRIE N. BAKER | On August 2, Kansas primary voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have allowed the Republican dominated state legislature to severely restrict access to abortion. Fifty-nine percent voted against the proposed amendment, in an election that saw a resounding turnout compared to 2018’s midterm primary. Turnout among Democrats and Independents was particularly significant, as there were no heavily contested Democratic races that would have pulled out their votes, and Independents were not allowed to vote in partisan candidate races.

Analysts say the victory, which allows abortion protections in the state constitution to remain in place, signals a larger trend of support for abortion rights even in conservative states—and indicates that abortion could be a mobilizing issue in November’s midterm elections. 

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BY ELEANOR J. BADER | During the 45 years that award-winning author Nikki Grimes has been publishing children’s and young adult novels, she’s seen massive changes in the industry. Protagonists today are far more diverse, featuring more protagonists of color and characters who are disabled, non-binary, questioning or LGBTQIA+.

Right-wing organizations think many children’s books are offensive and have launched a campaign to squelch this progressive turn.

“The right is wrong. A more inclusive, accepting and humane world is possible.”

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BY MICHELLE MOULTON | On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned the longstanding precedents of Roe v. Wade, representing the largest blow to women’s constitutional rights in history. We’re chronicling readers’ experiences of abortion pre- and post-Roe. “There is no room for inaction. If not for yourself, speak out for others.”

“Eliminating women’s reproductive healthcare rights doesn’t eliminate unplanned fetuses. It gives birth to unwanted children. Forcing women to give birth to unwanted children creates dependence on others. Both mother and child have little chance of climbing out of poverty on their own.”

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