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Received — 15 October 2026 ⏭

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These GOP Candidates Are Backing Away From Abortion Bans They Once Endorsed 15 October 2026 at 20:03

These GOP Candidates Are Backing Away From Abortion Bans They Once Endorsed

15 October 2026 at 20:03

This story was originally reported by Shefali Luthra of The 19th. Meet Shefali and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.

Republicans running for governor across the country are backing away from abortion bans they once endorsed.

Received — 16 September 2026 ⏭

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Tierra Walker Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion. Her Family Is Suing Ken Paxton. 16 September 2026 at 17:19

Tierra Walker Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion. Her Family Is Suing Ken Paxton.

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By: Shefali Luthra

16 September 2026 at 17:19

This story was originally reported by Shefali Luthra of The 19th. Meet Shefali and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.

The family of a woman who died after she could not get an abortion in Texas is suing doctors and state officials including Attorney General Ken Paxton. It is the first lawsuit over a death linked to an abortion ban.