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Conservatives can’t pass a national ban on abortion

3 years ago
In the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, some conservatives are talking about passing a national ban on abortion. But I don't think they can do that. The Constitution gives Congress the power to enact laws concerning certain enumerated topics: bankruptcy, immigration, terrorism, espionage, taxes, counterfeiting, and so on. Generally speaking, however, criminal law is reserved ...continue reading "Conservatives can’t pass a national ban on abortion"
Kevin Drum

Here’s a list of corporations who have promised abortion assistance

3 years ago
Gathered from a variety of sources, here's a list of corporations that have promised to assist employees who live in states affected by the Supreme Court's eradication of abortion rights. The type of assistance varies, but generally includes travel costs and sometimes additional help. If you're wondering what you can do right now to fight ...continue reading "Here’s a list of corporations who have promised abortion assistance"
Kevin Drum

This Week In Techdirt History: July 19th – 25th

3 years ago
Five Years Ago Although there’s no joy in thinking about the Supreme Court right now, it offered a mixed bag of decisions this week in 2017 that should be highlighted: it reminded the government that hate speech is 1A protected, it declined to hear the Dancing Baby copyright case despite the government’s admission of “serious […]
Leigh Beadon