California's Rising Abortion Rate

California's abortion rate rose to its highest level in a decade, with about 178,400 legal abortions in 2023, a 16% increase from 2020. Factors contributing to the rise include increased access to abortion in the state and people from states with abortion bans seeking care in California.

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Current Events

This article covers protests by students and former presidents, the repeal of abortion bans, questions surrounding the bans, and a quiz on pathogen transmission knowledge. May Day is also briefly mentioned.

Kamala Harris's Recent Campaign Activities

Vice President Kamala Harris is energized and engaged, focusing on key issues such as abortion bans and gun control, while different opinions exist about her among voters and campaign staff.

Hillary Clinton's recent public appearances and comments

Hillary Clinton discusses recent events including abortion bans in Arizona and the threat of AI deepfakes, encourages voting to make life better for the maximum number of people, and addresses voter apathy and exhaustion.

Support for Abortion Access in Pregnancy-Related Emergencies

Most Americans support access to abortion procedures for pregnancy-related emergencies and allowing women to travel for medical care, including getting an abortion. The issue of abortion does not rank as the top priority for most voters in the 2024 election, but it resonates strongly with certain groups.