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WA moves toward legal shields for abortion, gender-affirming care
Although abortion rights are already codified in state law, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ‘sanctuary bills’ to protect patients and health care providers.
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Smiley's uphill battle to unseat 30-year incumbent Senator Murray
Tiffany Smiley and Patty Murray spar over inflation, COVID spending and abortion in the race to represent Washington in the U.S. Senate.
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Poll: Inflation, not abortion, top issue for WA voters
One third of the state's residents are most concerned about the economy in the upcoming election, a new Crosscut/Elway poll [/content/files/sites/default/files/files/crosscut-elway-poll-0722.pdf]found.
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Abortion doulas in WA adjust to a post-Roe world
Some felt uncertainty, then reclaimed dedication after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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‘Roe v. Wade’: WA officials, advocates react to Supreme Court ruling
The right to abortion is protected in Washington. But the rollback could have 'dangerous consequences' for the state's healthcare system and beyond.