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'My body, my choice': How vaccine foes co-opted the abortion rallying cry

Steve Bova (center) traveled from Maryland to Los Angeles with the "People's Convoy" to protest covid-19 restrictions. Despite using a phrase that originated with the abortion rights movement, he opposes abortion. Rachel Bluth/Kaiser Health News hide caption

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'My body, my choice': How vaccine foes co-opted the abortion rallying cry

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Anti-vaccine advocates have repurposed a catchy, succinct, and potent slogan. Its unlikely source: the reproductive rights movement, which has been linked to the phrase for more than 50 years.

Politics chat: Supreme Court rulings limit executive action on climate and abortion

From Supreme Court decisions to Jan. 6 revelations — it has been an extraordinary last several days in politics.

Politics chat: Supreme Court rulings limit executive action on climate and abortion

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Texas clinics halt abortions after state high court ruling

Bryan Peden, an anti-abortion supporter stands outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic in Jackson, Miss., and waves his King James version of the Bible, as he cries out to women entering the medical facility to not have and abortion, Saturday, July 2, 2022. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption

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Texas clinics halt abortions after state high court ruling

Clinics were shutting down abortion services in the nation's second-largest state Saturday after the Texas Supreme Court blocked an order allowing the procedure to resume in some cases.

The Uvalde schools police chief resigns from city council

Uvalde School Police Chief Pete Arredondo (left) attends a news conference outside of the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 26. Dario Lopez-Mills/AP hide caption

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The Uvalde schools police chief resigns from city council

Pete Arredondo stepped down from his position in the City Council just weeks after being sworn in following allegations that he erred in his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

World

NATO commits to focusing on Russia and China

NATO wrapped up its summit in Madrid with a clear, unified message, but there were unsettling reminders of the brutal road ahead in Ukraine and political turmoil back in the U.S.

NATO commits to focusing on Russia and China

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The Biden administration has to change course on climate change after Court ruling

Aides to President Biden say the administration still has options it can pursue in its effort to control climate change despite an adversarial Supreme Court ruling this week.

The Biden administration has to change course on climate change after Court ruling

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Week in politics: Decisions from the Supreme Court supermajority reshape the U.S.

In just two short week, the six conservative members of the Supreme Court have dramatically reshaped American jurisprudence. Also, the Jan. 6 committee's next steps.

Week in politics: Decisions from the Supreme Court supermajority reshape the U.S.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner begins trial in Moscow over drug charges

Russian prosecutors outlined drug charges against WNBA star Brittney Griner when her trial started in Moscow on Friday. The Biden administration says she's being wrongly detained.

WNBA star Brittney Griner begins trial in Moscow over drug charges

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These candidates lost badly, but now are claiming fraud

A sign in Carson City, Nevada in January 2021 calling on pro-Trump protesters, supporting his baseless claims of election fraud, to go home. Now, other candidates are following in Trump's footsteps. Ronda Churchill/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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These candidates lost badly, but now are claiming fraud

Former President Trump's influence is growing — with fringe candidates, who are refusing to admit defeat even after they've been trounced.

5 protest songs that have taken on new meaning post-Roe

Olivia Rodrigo teamed up with Lily Allen to perform "F You" at the Glastonbury Festival last week. Kate Green/Getty Images hide caption

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5 protest songs that have taken on new meaning post-Roe

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week, many have turned to music to express the emotion that has overwhelmed them in this moment. We examine five songs and what they mean today.

5 protest songs that have taken on new meaning post-Roe

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Suitcases, secret lists, and Citizens United
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Suitcases, secret lists, and Citizens United

On today's show: the Watergate scandal you haven't heard about – that led directly to Citizens United and multi-billion dollar elections. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Suitcases, secret lists, and Citizens United

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Some fear Christian nationalism is getting legal legitimacy through the Supreme Court

Three recent SCOTUS rulings have been celebrated by an extreme far right wing pushing conservative Christian values. Some see the decisions as evidence this ideology has found legitimacy on the bench.

Some fear Christian nationalism is getting legal legitimacy through the Supreme Court

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