Biden says he will push to codify Roe if Democrats keep the House and Senate
The president is calling on Democrats — especially young voters — to turn out in the midterm elections to secure more seats in Congress.
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Who counts as Black in voting maps? Some GOP state officials want that narrowed
Republican officials in Louisiana are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to set a narrower definition of "Black" for redistricting that excludes some Black people and could minimize their voting power.
The Supreme Court meets Andy Warhol, Prince and a case that could threaten creativity
Images Andy Warhol created of Prince are at the heart of a case the Supreme Court will examine on Wednesday. Warhol used a black-and-white portrait taken by Lynn Goldsmith as a reference point.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Dylann Roof, who killed 9 members of a Black church
Roof shot participants at a 2015 Bible study session at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. A panel of appellate judges had previously upheld his conviction and death sentence.
Supreme Court to hear North Carolina case with eye on checks and balances
The Supreme Court begins its new term this month with a North Carolina lawsuit. The election-related case could have huge national implications for 2024 and beyond.
Trump and his lawyers keep ghosts of Nixon and Watergate alive and haunting
When it mattered most, Nixon and his crew found that people who might have been political allies in the past were not especially sympathetic to his case.
How abortion may be reshaping the close Ohio Senate race
The race for an open U.S. Senate seat in Ohio has put abortion rights and women voters in the national spotlight.
Court rules in favor of Texas law allowing lawsuits against social media companies
A federal appeals court Friday ruled in favor of a Texas law targeting major social media companies, in a victory for Republicans who accuse the platforms of censoring conservative speech.
The first abortion ban passed after Roe takes effect Thursday in Indiana
Thursday, nearly all abortions must cease in Indiana after state lawmakers passed a full ban in August. Since Dobbs, Indiana has been a destination for those in surrounding states seeking abortions.
'My Body No Choice' — Arena Stage advocates for reproductive rights
On the eve of the 2022 election, Arena Stage presents monologues on the theme of choice by eight female playwrights. The show runs for 18 performances and tickets are $18, a nod to the US voting age.