Sources
AP
Supreme Court declines Biden’s appeal in Texas emergency abortion case

NBC News
Supreme Court allows Oregon city policy that punishes homeless people for sleeping on public property

Rolling Stone
Florida Republicans Who Voted Against Funding FEMA Are Now Facing Disaster

Salon
"This dude will even outsource God": Walz blasts Trump for making Bibles in China

Photos
SCOTUS allows homeless bans in Oregon--screenshot via Face the Nation on YouTube
SCOTUS upholds emergency abortion ban-screenshot via ABC 7
Obama giving speech in Pittsburgh--screenshot via Obama's Instagram
Walz giving speech in Michigan--screenshot via Walz's Instagram

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Hillary and Tina cover Roe vs. Wade and the history of abortion in America.

Hillary’s Story
Throughout the early history of America, abortion was permitted. BUT when women began to seek more rights, more restriction on abortion gets enacted.

Tina’s Story
Roe vs. Wade made a woman’s right to choose a private issue and ensured safe access to abortion. BUT despite that republican law makers have fought to restrict abortion access in America.

Hillary's Sources
AJPH
Population Group Abortion Rates and Lifetime Incidence of Abortion: United States, 2008–2014--by Rachel K. Jones PhD, and Jenna Jerman MPH

The Atlantic
My Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Elizabeth Stone

Bustle
Getting An Abortion In The '60s Was Way Different Than It Is Today--by Amanda Chatel

The Daily Beast
Here’s What Life Was Like for American Women in America Before ‘Roe v. Wade’--by Geoffrey R. Stone

Fast Company
Which states will ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned? These maps will tell you--by Christopher Zara

History
Roe v. Wade

The New York Times
Before Roe--by Illan Panich-Linsman and Lauren Kelley

Pew Research Center
About six-in-ten Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases--by Hannah Hartig

Planned Parenthood
I Had an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Phyllis (guest blogger)

Slate
Caught in the Net--by Leslie J. Reagan

Vice
I Got an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Carter Sherman

Wikipedia
Unsafe abortion

Photos
National Police Gazette Cover with Madame Restell--from Wikimedia via Timeline
Majority of Americans Approve of Legal Abortion Chart--via Pew Research Center
Gloria Allred and Norma McCorvey--by Greg Gibson/AFP via NBC News

Tina's Sources
Alabama
Author of Alabama abortion ban says state might add exceptions as it grapples with possible Roe ruling--by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Rep. Terri Collins: Banker turned pro-life crusader--by Abbey Crain

BedBible
Black and Hispanic people have the most to lose if Roe is overturned--by BedBible

CNN
13 states have passed so-called 'trigger laws,' bans designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned--by Elizabeth Wolfe

The Guardian
A Republican theme on abortions: 'It's OK for me, evil for thee'--by Arwa Mahdawi
Death sentence for abortion? The hypocrisy of US 'pro-lifers' is plain to see--by Jill Filipovic

Guttmacher Institute
For the First Time Ever, U.S. States Enacted More Than 100 Abortion Restrictions in a Single Year--by Elizabeth Nash

The Independent
'Death sentence for women': Alabama proposes law to make abortion punishable by up to 99 years in prison--by Maya Oppenheim

Ms. Magazine
Hana’s Story: Tricked and Traumatized by a Fake Abortion Clinic--by CARRIE N. BAKER
Warning Communities About Fake Clinics, One Sidewalk at a Time--by CARMIYA BASKIN

Naral
The Hypocrisy of the “Pro-Life” Movement

NBC News
The biggest health risks women would face if Roe v. Wade is overturned--by Aria Bendix and Dana Varinsky

The New Yorker
Of Course the Constitution Has Nothing to Say About Abortion

The New York Times
Here are key passages from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion.--by Mary Cramer
Where Abortion Could Be Banned Without Roe v. Wade--by Allison McCann and Taylor Johnson

NPR-WLRN
Judging Samuel Alito on Abortion Rights--by Diane Geng

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Who is Justice Alito? The New Jersey-bred Supreme Court jurist may shape abortion rights--by Samantha Melamed

Planned Parenthood
Background on Title X Gag Rule
Timeline of Attacks on Abortion: 2009–2021

Politico
Inside Tim Murphy's reign of terror--by Rachel Bade, Jake Sherman, and John Bresnahan
Read Justice Alito's initial draft abortion opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade

ProPublica
Draft Overturning Roe v. Wade Quotes Infamous Witch Trial Judge With Long-Discredited Ideas on Rape--by Ken Armstrong

Texas Tribune
This Republican Texas lawmaker halted a bill to outlaw abortion. He now faces security concerns, sheriff says.--by Elizabeth Byrne

US News
'Pro-Life' Congressman Who Urged Abortions for Ex-Wife and Mistress Is Running Again--by Steven Nelson

The Young Turks
He Supports the Death Penalty for Abortion; Big Companies Are Backing Him--by Andy Hirschfeld

Photos:
Judge Samuel Alito--by Steve Petteway via Public Domain
First Draft of Alito Abortion Opinion--via Politico
Map of Where Abortion Would be Protected--from Center for Reproductive Rights via ABC News

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Tina’s Story
Jimmy Dimora served for decades as a County Commissioner and Chairman of the Democratic Party in Ohio. BUT when his pay for play schemes are revealed he is sentenced to federal prison in one of the largest corruption cases in Ohio history.

Hillary’s Story
SCOTUS judge Clarence Thomas’s wife, Virginia,aka, Ginni spent many years in Washington building her own political career. BUT her alleged role in the January 6th insurrection places the reputation of SCOTUS in jeopardy.

Tina's Sources
The Chicago Crusader
Mayor in Florida arrested after shots fired at SWAT attempting to serve warrant at his home--by The Washington Post

FDLE Press Release
FDLE agents arrest Port Richey Mayor Dale Glen Massad

Heavy
Dale G. Massad: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

NBC News
Florida mayor arrested after deputies shot at during raid on his home--by Elisha Fieldstadt
Florida mayor who shot at deputies is suspended from office by governor--by Phil Helsel

Newsweek
Shots Fired at Police As They Attempt to Serve Warrant at Florida Mayor's House in Port Richey--by Jenni Fink

Tampa Bay 10
Former Port Richey mayor Dale Massad used crack cocaine and meth daily, records show--by Chelsea Tatham and Grady Trimble

Tampa Bay Reporter
FORMER AND ACTING PORT RICHEY MAYORS ACCUSED IN PLOT TO OBSTRUCT JUSTICE
PORT RICHEY MAYOR ARRESTED AFTER FIRING SHOTS AT SWAT DEPUTIES

Tampa Bay Times
Terrence Rowe, ex-acting mayor of Port Richey, admits to conspiracy, gets probation--by C.T. Bowen

Vice
The Strange Rise and Sudden Fall of the Florida Mayor Who Took on a SWAT Team--by Francisco Alvarado

WFLA News Channel 8
Former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad accepts plea deal, 3-year prison sentence--by Megan Gannon

Photos
Dale Glen Massad Mug Shot--from Pasco County Sheriff's Office via NBC News
Terrence Row Mug Shot--from Pasco County Sheriff's Office via Tampa Bay Times)
Sheriff Chris Nocco at Press Conference--screenshot via Bay News 9

Hillary's Story
CNBC
Ginni Thomas-tied Facebook group ‘FrontLiners for Liberty’ could be a new focus in Jan. 6 investigation--by Brian Schwartz

CNN
Latest Ginni Thomas controversy means the Supreme Court can't escape the 2020 election--By Joan Biskupic

NBC News
The untold story of Ginni Thomas' anti-cult activism — after she was 'deprogrammed'--By Allan Smith and Alex Seitz-Wald

NPR
Ginni Thomas reportedly pressed Trump's chief of staff on overturning the election
Jan. 6 committee asks Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, to testify

Politifact
A fact-checker’s guide to Ginni Thomas’ texts to Trump’s chief of staff--by Bill McCarthy and Amy Sherman

Vanity Fair
“PUT THINGS RIGHT”: GINNI THOMAS' EFFORTS TO OVERTURN TRUMP'S LOSS IN ARIZONA MORE EXTENSIVE THAN KNOWN--by Terry Mosley

Washington Post
The Nominee's Soul Mate--by Laura Blumenfeld

Wikipedia
Ginni Thomas

Photos
Ginni Thomas--by Chip Somodevilla/Getty via NPR
Ginni and Clarence Thomas Wedding Photo--via Arkansas Online
Ginni Thomas Text to Mark Meadows--screenshot via CNN Politics

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Sources:
National Network of Abortion Funds

Photos:
SCOTUS judges who overturned Roe--screenshot via EWTN
States where abortion access would be banned--via The New York Times
States where abortion access would be prohibited/restricted--via The New York Times
States where abotion access is uncertain--via The New York Times
States where abortion access is safe--via Aljazeera

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Hillary’s Story
Throughout the early history of America, abortion was permitted. BUT when women began to seek more rights, more restriction on abortion gets enacted.

Tina’s Story
Roe vs. Wade made a woman’s right to choose a private issue and ensured safe access to abortion. BUT despite that republican law makers have fought to restrict abortion access in America.

Hillary's Sources
AJPH
Population Group Abortion Rates and Lifetime Incidence of Abortion: United States, 2008–2014--by Rachel K. Jones PhD, and Jenna Jerman MPH

The Atlantic
My Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Elizabeth Stone

Bustle
Getting An Abortion In The '60s Was Way Different Than It Is Today--by Amanda Chatel

The Daily Beast
Here’s What Life Was Like for American Women in America Before ‘Roe v. Wade’--by Geoffrey R. Stone

Fast Company
Which states will ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned? These maps will tell you--by Christopher Zara

History
Roe v. Wade

The New York Times
Before Roe--by Illan Panich-Linsman and Lauren Kelley

Pew Research Center
About six-in-ten Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases--by Hannah Hartig

Planned Parenthood
I Had an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Phyllis (guest blogger)

Slate
Caught in the Net--by Leslie J. Reagan

Vice
I Got an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Carter Sherman

Wikipedia
Unsafe abortion

Photos
National Police Gazette Cover with Madame Restell--from Wikimedia via Timeline
Majority of Americans Approve of Legal Abortion Chart--via Pew Research Center
Gloria Allred and Norma McCorvey--by Greg Gibson/AFP via NBC News

Tina's Sources
Alabama
Author of Alabama abortion ban says state might add exceptions as it grapples with possible Roe ruling--by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Rep. Terri Collins: Banker turned pro-life crusader--by Abbey Crain

BedBible
Black and Hispanic people have the most to lose if Roe is overturned--by BedBible

CNN
13 states have passed so-called 'trigger laws,' bans designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned--by Elizabeth Wolfe

The Guardian
A Republican theme on abortions: 'It's OK for me, evil for thee'--by Arwa Mahdawi
Death sentence for abortion? The hypocrisy of US 'pro-lifers' is plain to see--by Jill Filipovic

Guttmacher Institute
For the First Time Ever, U.S. States Enacted More Than 100 Abortion Restrictions in a Single Year--by Elizabeth Nash

The Independent
'Death sentence for women': Alabama proposes law to make abortion punishable by up to 99 years in prison--by Maya Oppenheim

Ms. Magazine
Hana’s Story: Tricked and Traumatized by a Fake Abortion Clinic--by CARRIE N. BAKER
Warning Communities About Fake Clinics, One Sidewalk at a Time--by CARMIYA BASKIN

Naral
The Hypocrisy of the “Pro-Life” Movement

NBC News
The biggest health risks women would face if Roe v. Wade is overturned--by Aria Bendix and Dana Varinsky

The New Yorker
Of Course the Constitution Has Nothing to Say About Abortion

The New York Times
Here are key passages from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion.--by Mary Cramer
Where Abortion Could Be Banned Without Roe v. Wade--by Allison McCann and Taylor Johnson

NPR-WLRN
Judging Samuel Alito on Abortion Rights--by Diane Geng

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Who is Justice Alito? The New Jersey-bred Supreme Court jurist may shape abortion rights--by Samantha Melamed

Planned Parenthood
Background on Title X Gag Rule
Timeline of Attacks on Abortion: 2009–2021

Politico
Inside Tim Murphy's reign of terror--by Rachel Bade, Jake Sherman, and John Bresnahan
Read Justice Alito's initial draft abortion opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade

ProPublica
Draft Overturning Roe v. Wade Quotes Infamous Witch Trial Judge With Long-Discredited Ideas on Rape--by Ken Armstrong

Texas Tribune
This Republican Texas lawmaker halted a bill to outlaw abortion. He now faces security concerns, sheriff says.--by Elizabeth Byrne

US News
'Pro-Life' Congressman Who Urged Abortions for Ex-Wife and Mistress Is Running Again--by Steven Nelson

The Young Turks
He Supports the Death Penalty for Abortion; Big Companies Are Backing Him--by Andy Hirschfeld

Photos:
Judge Samuel Alito--by Steve Petteway via Public Domain
First Draft of Alito Abortion Opinion--via Politico
Map of Where Abortion Would be Protected--from Center for Reproductive Rights via ABC News

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Tina’s Story
Crystal City Texas is a quaint little Texas town with a population of under 7000. BUT when the FBI gets wind of a gambling operation, all bets are off for the town officials.

Hillary’s Story
Climate activist Wynn Bruce sought to raise awareness to the climate crisis via his social media accounts. BUT when he travels to Washington DC, he makes the ultimate sacrifice for the cause.

Sources
Tina's Story
FCCED
US court rejects former Crystal City mayor’s appeal in corruption case

Gawker
The Mayor of Crystal City, Texas, Just Can't Stop Getting Arrested--by Andy Cush

Hispanic News Network USA
Crystal City Hall In Texas Closed After Gaming Sting Operation Busted Corrupt City Officials--by Nelson Goodson

KUOW
A Year After a Corruption Scandal, Crystal City Works to Pick Up the Pieces--By EMMA WHALEN

The Medlin Law Firm
Former Texas Mayor and City Attorney Are Convicted of Corruption Charges

My San Antonio
Crystal City officials sentenced for taking bribes--by John MacCormack

Spectrum Local News
Crystal City Residents Not Surprised at String of Arrests--by John Salazar

Texas Historical Commission
Crystal City (Family) Internment Camp

The Texas Monitor
City manager in Crystal City sentenced to 35 years in prison--By Mark Lisheron

Texas Tribune
How a Tiny Texas Town Took Down its City Council

United Stated Department of Justice
Three Former Crystal City, TX, Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bribery and Kickback Scheme

Vice
A Texas Town with Corrupt City Officials Now Has Black Tap Water--By Wyatt Marshall

Photo
Former Crystal City Officials--screenshot via Rough Diplomacy

FBI Removing Evidence--screenshot via Spectrum Local News

City of Crystal City Logo--via The Howder Family blog

Hillary's Story
CNN
A man who died after self-immolating in front of Supreme Court was a climate activist--by Rachel Ramirez

The Denver Post
Boulder climate activist dies after apparent act of protest outside U.S. Supreme Court on Earth Day--by Shelly Bradbury

MSNBC
How an activist's self-immolation exposed the dark reality of 'climate grief' --by Ja'han Jones

PBS News Hour
Climate change activist’s self-immolation raises questions of faith and protest

The Washington Post
Outside the Supreme Court, a life of purpose and pain ends in flames

Wikipedia
Self-immolation of Wynn Bruce

Photos:
Wynn Bruce--Facebook photo via The New York Post
Wynn Bruce Facebook Post--Facebook screenshot via Daily Mail

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