Kansas protects abortion rights in the first post-Roe abortion vote
1 big thing3 Aug 2022

Kansas protects abortion rights in the first post-Roe abortion vote

Kansas voters last night decisively rejected an anti-abortion constitutional amendment. It was the first time voters have cast ballots on the issue since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade – and last night’s vote was closely watched for what it could tell us about broader American sentiment on abortion rights. Plus, how to fireproof a home. And, Taiwan reacts to Pelosi’s visit. Guests: Axios' Oriana Gonzalez and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian and NPR's Lauren Sommer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Kansas voters reject anti-abortion constitutional amendment Fireproofing your home isn't very expensive — but few states require it National Fire Protection Association — Preparing homes for wildfire Pelosi to Taiwan president: "We will not abandon our commitment" to island

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