The justices signaled that they were aware of the highly-charged political nature of the case. Many of their questions centered on how their decision could impact American society.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks
The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, considers the constitutionality of Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
At Baltimore’s port, Biden touts ‘once-in-a-generation’ infrastructure investments
The Baltimore facility, which Biden called “one of the best ports in the country,” is set to benefit from the infrastructure legislation passed by the House on Friday.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Biden administration focuses on veteran suicides
Veterans make up about 7.9% of the U.S. population, but account for about 13.5% percent of suicides in the country, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Texas abortion law Monday
With a more conservative court, pro-choice and pro-life activists are closely watching this case.
Abortion bans disproportionately impact marginalized communities, activists say
A variety of abortion restrictions have been passed in 21 states, with others pending in state legislatures.
988 suicide line on its way, but states might not be ready
The “988” line is intended to be a faster, easy-to-remember way to get help in a mental health emergency. Calls to the new number will be routed to the already-in-existence National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
D.C. pro-choice march demands protection for women’s rights
Thousands rallied Saturday in Washington in support of reproductive rights as a response to a restrictive abortion bill passed in Texas and an upcoming Supreme Court challenge to a Mississippi law.
With eyes on Texas and Supreme Court, pro-choice advocates to march in D.C. Saturday
The rally is not a traditional Women’s March but part of a coalition effort instead, with more than 660 sister marches planned nationwide.
Pandemic stressing Americans’ mental health, data suggests
Self-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression among American adults have more than tripled during the pandemic, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.