Alaskans soundly reject constitutional convention pushed by extreme-right abortion opponents
It turns out the more Alaskans hear about a constitutional convention, the less likely they’ll be to support one.
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Gov. Dunleavy, who’s pledged to attack abortion rights, finally confirms support for constitutional convention
Following the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Dunleavy announced that if re-elected he would put forward a constitutional amendment to the Legislature. That measure would likely run into a dead end, making a convention a clearer path to the change.
Planned Parenthood calls Dunleavy’s halt to elective abortions ‘shameful’
The state cites the American College of Surgeons in calling for elective abortions to be delayed “a few weeks,” but that’s not what the guidance actually says.
POLL: Majority of Alaskans oppose abortion ban
New numbers are out from Planned Parenthood’s advocacy arm just as the legislators turn their attention to abortion bans.
Thousands in Alaska could lose access to birth control, health care under Trump’s new anti-abortion policy
The rule would also allow some clinics to provide incomplete information to pregnant patients.
Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law
The court says the law violated the Alaska Constitution’s equal protections clause.
More Alaskans support upholding Roe v. Wade than support Murkowski, poll finds
Alaskans say they’d think less of Murkowski if she votes on a Supreme Court replacement without knowing their position on the abortion rights case.
Gov. Walker finally sounds off on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh
The leading challengers to independent Gov. Bill Walker were all quick to sound off on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh earlier this week. While…
Begich, Dunleavy and Treadwell sound off on Kavanaugh while Gov. Walker is silent
With Roe v. Wade in the forefront of the conversation about the Supreme Court, Alaska’s independent governor is stuck in the middle.
Murkowski pledges “exacting” review of Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh. Here’s his record on health care and abortion.
Here’s where Judge Brett Kavanaugh stands on key issues for Murkowski.