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Towleroad Gay News
2 months ago
France politics

President Macron Seals Historic Amendment, Guarantees Abortion As Constitutional Right In France - Towleroad Gay News

France added the right to abortion in its constitution, making it the first country to do so.
President Macron aims to extend abortion rights in Europe. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France politics

France adds abortion rights to its constitution video

France adds abortion rights to constitution with overwhelming support in a historic joint session of assembly.
Amendment guarantees women the freedom to choose abortion and pledges to support women globally. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
France politics

France makes abortion a constitutional right DW 03/04/2024

France approves historic bill enshrining woman's right to abortion in constitution
France becomes the only country with explicit constitutional protection for abortion rights [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
France politics

France is about to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution

France is set to be the first country to enshrine the right to an abortion in its constitution.
The push to include abortion rights in the constitution was influenced by the U.S. overturning Roe v. Wade. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
France politics

French Senate votes to enshrine abortion as constitutional right

France's Senate adopted a bill to include a woman's right to abortion in the constitution, aligning with President Macron's commitment.
The government argued that the right to abortion is under threat globally, emphasizing the need to protect women's freedom to choose. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
France politics

French Senate votes to enshrine abortion in constitution, a world first

The French Senate voted to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, facing one final test in a special congress.
The move is a historic step towards women's rights, with France poised to become the first country globally to constitutionally guarantee women's freedom to control their bodies. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
2 months ago
France politics

France enshrines abortion rights in the constitution DW 03/04/2024

France amends constitution to include abortion rights, a global first
Strong support for abortion rights in France even among right-wing politicians [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
France politics

Why France enshrined abortion rights in its constitution DW 03/04/2024

France is the first country to include the right to abortion in its constitution
Public opinion in France strongly favors abortion rights [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France politics

France enshrines right to abortion in the country's constitution with historic vote

France enshrines right to abortion in constitution, a historic move. Public opinion in France overwhelmingly supports abortion rights. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
2 months ago
France politics

France to decide on constitutional right to abortion DW 03/04/2024

French lawmakers to vote on enshrining abortion right in constitution
President Macron proposes amending French constitution for abortion rights [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France politics

France to hold final vote on enshrining abortion as a constitutional right

The French parliament will hold a historic joint session at the Palace of Versailles to finalize enshrining abortion as a constitutional right.
President Macron aims to secure women's freedom to choose an irreversible right to abortion by amending the French constitution. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

California Supreme Court will weigh removal of 'Taxpayer Protection Act' from ballot. Here's why

The California Supreme Court is considering whether to allow a ballot measure requiring voter approval for tax increases.
The 'Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act' faces opposition from Democratic officials and labor leaders.
The initiative aims to make California more business-friendly by implementing stricter tax increase approval processes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
France politics

Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting change, and why does it matter?

Deadly violence erupted in New Caledonia after a constitutional amendment on voting rights raised concerns over Indigenous Kanak representation. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

Macron to seal right to abortion into French constitution on International Women's Day

France's President Macron overseeing abortion becoming a constitutional right in a historic move.
The French Parliament approved a constitutional amendment to make terminating a pregnancy a 'guaranteed freedom'. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
France politics

France Becomes First Country to Enshrine Explicit Right to Abortion in Its Constitution

Abortion right included in French constitution
Further restrictions remain possible in France [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

The Debate - Set in stone? France enshrines abortion rights in constitution

France enshrines abortion rights in constitution following US changes
Debate on necessity of constitutional amendment in light of conservative shift and cultural differences [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
France politics

France becomes world's first country to enshrine abortion in constitution

French lawmakers approve bill enshrining right to abortion in Constitution with overwhelming 780-72 vote.
France becomes first country in the world to offer explicit protection for terminating a pregnancy in its basic law. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
France politics

France Prepares to Enshrine Constitutional Right to Abortion

France set to be the first country to enshrine abortion access in its Constitution.
The amendment ensures that future governments cannot easily modify existing laws funding abortion. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Could Moscow attack suspects face execution in Belarus? DW 04/21/2024

Debate sparked in Russia over reintroducing death penalty post-terror attack in Moscow. [ more ]
www.democracynow.org
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Doctors and Organizers Fight to Preserve Abortion Access as AZ Upholds 1864 Ban

Arizona Republicans blocking abortion law repeal
Reproductive justice advocates fighting against criminal penalties for abortion providers in Arizona [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Missouri Voters Start Signature Drive to Put Abortion Rights on November Ballot

A coalition of abortion rights groups in Missouri is collecting signatures to place a state constitutional amendment on the ballot, aiming to protect abortion access up to the point of fetal viability.
The proposed amendment would require the state to use the least restrictive means in regulating abortion after the point of fetal viability. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Florida Abortion Rights Organizers Have 1.4 Million Signatures So Far for Constitutional Ballot Initiative

A signature drive in Florida has collected over 1.4 million signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights.
The organization leading the initiative, Floridians Protecting Freedom, needs to submit the necessary amount of signatures by February 1, 2024. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

Florida Court Allows 6-Week Abortion Ban, but Voters Will Get to Weigh In

Florida Supreme Court overturned privacy protections for abortion, allowing bans after six weeks.
Court allowed voters to decide on expanding abortion access through proposed constitutional amendment. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

French Senate to vote on enshrining abortion rights in constitution

France's Senate to vote on enshrining abortion rights in constitution
Concerns over potential conservative criticism and impact on vote outcome [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
France politics

Why is France revoking birthright citizenship in Mayotte?

France plans to amend the constitution to restrict citizenship in Mayotte, aiming to curb immigration to the Indian Ocean islands.
The move has been welcomed by the far-right but opposed by socialists, who argue that birthright citizenship is non-negotiable.
The constitutional amendment could open the door for similar measures in mainland France, according to leftist leaders. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
France politics

France unveils plan to curtail right to French citizenship in Indian Ocean island of Mayotte

France plans to revoke birthplace citizenship on the island of Mayotte in an effort to address an immigration crisis.
The proposal risks further tensions in France following the adoption of a new immigration law. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Media industry

This Documentary Shows The Huge Stakes Of Fighting For A Free Press

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma fought for years to restore and codify free press protections, culminating in a landmark achievement in 2021.
Of the 574 federally recognized Native tribes, the Muscogee Nation is the only one with the right to a free and independent press enshrined in its tribal constitution.
The documentary 'Bad Press' chronicles the high stakes fight for press freedom in the Muscogee Nation and won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression at the Sundance Film Festival. [ more ]
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