Day: August 3, 2022

Detroit Probably Won’t Have A Black Member Of Congress For First Time In DecadesDetroit Probably Won’t Have A Black Member Of Congress For First Time In Decades

Shri Thanedar’s victory over eight Black candidates in a Democratic primary all but precludes the possibility of Black representation for the Motor City. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shri-thanedar-detroit-black-representation_n_62eaee88e4b00f4cf2371130

Senate Democrats To Introduce Bill To Give DOJ Power To Fight Medication Abortion BansSenate Democrats To Introduce Bill To Give DOJ Power To Fight Medication Abortion Bans

Legislation from Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) aims to codify the FDA’s superseding authority over state law regarding abortion bans. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/senate-democrats-bill-to-give-justice-department-power-to-fight-medication-abortion-bans_n_62e843b1e4b006483aa06156

Kansans Overwhelmingly Vote To Keep Abortion Protections In State ConstitutionKansans Overwhelmingly Vote To Keep Abortion Protections In State Constitution

The outcome is a huge win for pro-choice advocates that will likely set the tone for what’s to come on abortion rights in a post-Roe America. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kansans-vote-to-keep-abortion-protections-in-state-constitution_n_62e7f6e8e4b006483a9ff23c